The decision a few weeks ago at the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee, MEPC, to develop a CO2 data gathering system for all ships around the world is supported by the industry, which describes the move as a positive step in the efforts to reduce CO2 emissions.
But the decision does not represent a step forward, rather, it is more a sign of a standstill, says the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E).
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