Methanol in focus: barriers and pathways explained

Six months after the conflict in Iran began, how has shipping responded and adapted to the new situation? Jakub Walenkiewicz and NYK’s Carl-Johan Hagman continue their conversation, discussing the impact on shipping, its role in global trade and the difficult responsibility not only shipowners have towards crews sailing through conflict-affected waters.

The latest IMO negotiations brought new proposals and fresh signs of movement, but major differences remain. In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus explains the key elements of the different proposals, highlights where consensus is emerging, and explores how the timing of decisions could influence the entry into force of the NZF.  How could different regulatory outcomes shape shipping's energy transition?  Download our new Maritime Forecast to 2050 for answers.  https://www.dnv.com/maritime/maritime-forecast/

In this episode, host Eirik Nyhus explains how the UK emissions trading scheme (UK ETS) is expanding into maritime. He unpacks the implications for shipowners, from reporting requirements to cost exposure, and what is already changing in practice as the industry prepares for compliance. UK ETS – Emissions Trading Scheme Get an FAQ on UK ETS and an overview of DNV services ensuring smooth compliance UK ETS topic page: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/insights/topics/uk-emissions-trading-scheme/ The UK ETS expands to maritime from 1 July 2026 Read our related Technical and Regulatory News https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/the-uk-ets-expands-to-maritime-from-1-july-2026/

Shore power is increasingly becoming a baseline compliance requirement for shipowners trading to regulated ports. In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus is joined by DNV expert Hilde Bølstad to unpack onshore power supply, including its emissions benefits, growing regulatory relevance, investment barriers, and what it will take to scale across shipping. Click here to download DNV's white paper about shore power: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/publications/shore-power-in-shipping-download/

Back from MEPC 84, host Eirik Nyhus breaks down the different positions and proposals on the Net‑Zero Framework brought to the meeting. He also explains what to watch next as negotiations continue, alongside the technical guideline work supporting a possible compromise.   Read our related Technical and Regulatory newsletter for MEPC 84: https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/imo-mepc-84-revisiting-the-net-zero-framework/   Watch the recording of our MEPC 84 webinar: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/webinars-and-videos/on-demand-webinars/access/key-outcomes-of-mepc-84/

In this episode of DNV Market Views, host Jakub Walenkiewicz talks with Carl-Johan Hagman, Managing Executive Officer of NYK Group Europe and Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Carl-Johan reflects on navigating geopolitical turbulence, the effectiveness of the IMO's consensus-based system and the role technical conversations play, the moral responsibility shipowners bear toward seafarers’ safety, and what the industry's shifting trade patterns can mean for the future of global commerce.

Rapid geopolitical developments, shifting trade flows, and rising uncertainty are reshaping the market today, while demographic and economic trends are redefining the world order of tomorrow. In this episode of DNV’s Market Views, host Jakub Walenkiewicz and his guest Christopher Pålsson, CEO and partner of maritime‑insight, discuss the short‑ and long‑term impacts on global trade and how these forces are rewriting the future world trade map.

In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus speaks with Marius Leisner, lead author of DNV’s latest methanol paper, to explore its key findings. The conversation covers major barriers and potential pathways for the uptake of low-greenhouse-gas (GHG) methanol, as well as insights from the report’s future demand modelling of this promising fuel option. Download the methanol paper for all insights: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/publications/methanol-fuel-in-shipping-download/

Entering into force on 1 July 2026, UK ETS is set to mirror the EU scheme but with its own requirements. In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment at DNV, explains the regulatory details, affected operations, and reporting obligations.

In this episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast, host Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Eirik Nyhus to discuss the implications of the adjournment of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and what the new regulatory uncertainty means for the maritime market. They also discuss the guideline package that will be worked on until the next vote for adoption.