Great to see continued focus on the IMO Net-Zero Framework. Our recent technical briefings from MEPC 83 show how design-phase decisions today can accelerate compliance and reduce long-term operational costs.
“The regulatory clarity emerging will be key for both newbuild and retrofit projects. With the industry spotlight growing — as seen in recent updates from leaders like Maersk — the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework is quickly moving from headlines to hard planning.”
At HEC, we've been analyzing the framework's implications since MEPC 83 concluded in April, producing two in-depth technical briefings to help shipowners, designers, and operators prepare for compliance and strategic investment decisions:
April Briefing: The First MEPC 83 Outcomes & What They Mean
May Briefing: Technical Pathways to Compliance Under the NZF
Our focus is clear — distill the regulatory language into actionable engineering and design strategies that set vessels up for long-term competitiveness.
As the IMO moves toward formal adoption at MEPC 84 this October, we'll continue sharing insights on:
• Design adaptations for zero- and near-zero fuels
• Retrofit pathways that balance cost and compliance
• Implementation timelines and what they mean for your fleet
