Maritime Impact
Maritime Impact is a podcast from DNV's maritime division that delivers concise updates on the regulations shaping global shipping, together with practical guidance on staying compliant. It also features DNV Market Views, which examines the market forces driving change in the industry. Listeners get expert insight into trends, risks and opportunities across the maritime sector. The show is aimed at shipowners, operators and others who want to remain informed and prepared in a rapidly evolving regulatory and commercial landscape.
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UK ETS expands to maritime: how to prepare now
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.
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Why shore power matters now for shipping
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.
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After MEPC 84: positions, proposals, and what comes next
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.
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Market Views: Shipping strategies in a world of conflict and change
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, t
Market Views: Shipping and the future world trade map
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 fo
Methanol in focus: barriers and pathways explained
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.
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Preparing for UK ETS: Key compliance requirements
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.
Market Views: Net-Zero Framework on hold – the commercial impact
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.
Navigating Norway’s zero-emission mandate for World Heritage fjords
In this episode, host Eirik Nyhus examines Norway’s upcoming zero-emission rules for passenger ships in UNESCO fjords, their strict fuel requirements, and the broader implications for cruise tourism and compliance.
From expectations to delay: Updates on the work around IMO’s Net-Zero Framework
In this episode, host Eirik Nyhus unpacks the unexpected outcome of the latest IMO MEPC meeting, and explores why key decisions were delayed and what this could mean for the global shipping’s decarbonization efforts.
From Forecast to fleet: lessons from Höegh’s ammonia transition
In this special podcast episode, guest host Øyvind Sekkesæter is joined by Andreas Enger, CEO of Höegh Autoliners to discuss their bold move toward ammonia as a scalable, zero-carbon fuel and what they have done so far to prepare technically and secure future demands.
GHG regulations: what’s the state of play?
In his last episode before the summer, Eirik Nyhus provides a round up of global greenhouse gas regulatory action, cutting through the complexity of maritime decarbonization policy to deliver a much-needed status check on FuelEU Maritime, UK ETS and IMO. Tune in to hear what’s known, what’s pending, and the big questions still unanswered.
Market Views: Shipbuilding conundrum: regulations, USTR, and constrained capacity
In the latest episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast, host Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Claire Wright, Managing Director of Hanwha Ocean Europe to discuss what can be done about an increasingly ageing fleet, and the challenges being faced by the newbuild market.
Tackling Maritime's fuel and efficiency challenge
In this episode, Eirik Nyhus welcomes Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV to discuss possible industry responses to new greenhouse gas regulations and the role of energy efficiency in adopting sustainable fuels and reaching decarbonization targets. Tune in to explore the challenges and opportunities in the transition to greener shipping practices.
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IMO’s new Net-Zero Framework: What you need to know
The IMO has reached agreement on its Net-Zero Framework and in this episode of the Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus brings you the lowdown from London. How did the member states reach the decision, what exactly does it include and what steps remain before and after the framework is adopted? Listen now to find out all the details.
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Behind the negotiation: What’s at stake for MEPC 83
In this episode of Maritime Impact, host Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment at DNV previews MEPC 83, breaking down the latest updates from ISWG-GHG 18, where political discussions and legal text for mid-term GHG measures moved forward, aiming to finalize a net-zero framework as time runs out.
How can FuelEU’s new pooling mechanisms be put into practice?
Pooling arrangements bring over- and under-compliant vessels together to achieve compliance with FuelEU Maritime for all participating vessels. But what does it take to make this complex collaboration work in practice? Jacob Granqvist from Gasum discusses with host Eirik Nyhus possible pooling solutions and necessary measures to ensure that all pooling partners have continuous certainty of complia
What are the commercial implications of FuelEU Maritime?
What are the key commercial implications of FuelEU Maritime that you need to be aware of? Helge Hermundsgård joins host Eirik Nyhus to discuss the key actions that stakeholders need to be taking to also prepare existing and new contracts for FuelEU Maritime.
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Is shipping prepared for FuelEU Maritime?
Is shipping prepared for FuelEU Maritime? In this episode of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus looks at the industry’s readiness for the upcoming regulation and provides a recap of the key things to consider and what decisions to expect from the EU until entry into force.
Market Views: Miles-driven markets fuel rates and prices – for how long?
In the latest episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast, host Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Dr. Adam Kent of MSI to discuss why shipping is experiencing such high earnings that also drive newbuilding and second-hand prices. What are the current drivers, is it sustainable, and what are the longer-term projections for newbuilding prices?
Understanding the MEPC 82 discussions
What is the current direction of the IMO's efforts in formulating regulations to achieve their 2050 decarbonization target? In the first episode of the new series of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus focuses on the latest updates from MEPC 82, analyzing the negotiations and how they might impact the industry’s decarbonization journey.
Introducing Trust and transformations - leaders navigating change
Introducing DNV’s new podcast series: Trust and transformations – leaders navigating change.
Join us as DNV's CEOs sit down with leaders from a broad range of industries to find out how they’re tackling global transformation, building trust in their business and people, and what they think is coming next for their industry.
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Wind power’s role in low-carbon shipping solutions
Wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) are among the promising green technologies helping shipping to decarbonize. Host Eirik Nyhus is joined by WAPS specialist Johanna Tranell to discuss this technology’s potential, important operational and design considerations, its performance measurement and how it can help to deal with current environmental regulations.
Market Views: Zero-emissions strategies – shipping in the disruptive era with Dr. Martin Stopford
The latest episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast includes the second half of Jakub Walenkiewicz’s discussion with Dr. Martin Stopford, author of Maritime Economics. Attention turns to shipping’s greatest disruption: the journey to decarbonization. They discuss a three-point plan to move forward, the role of cargo owners, and consider which technologies will move shipping towards zero emissions.
Overcoming practical EU ETS challenges
The EU ETS has introduced new liabilities and responsibilities for maritime stakeholders. Host Eirik Nyhus and DNV Maritime Business Development Manager, Helge Hermundsgård, discuss the practical ramifications of some key features that have a significant commercial impact and how to address them.
Market Views: From crisis to opportunity – shipping in the disruptive era with Dr. Martin Stopford
In the latest episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast, Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Dr. Martin Stopford, author of Maritime Economics to consider the impact of disruptions on shipping. The first of two episodes with Martin looks at significant operational disruptions, how they compare to the past and what lessons can be applied to the present.
How to become FuelEU Maritime compliant
What do ship operators need to do to ensure compliance for the FuelEU Maritime regulation? Host Eirik Nyhus provides a lowdown on the legislation that has been somewhat overlooked by the European shipping community and examines the key challenges ahead.
Defining IMO’s greenhouse gas regulations – an update from MEPC 81
What were the key greenhouse gas discussions at the IMO’s MEPC 81? DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast is back and host Eirik Nyhus examines the leading proposals for the technical and economic measures for the IMO’s decarbonization regulations.
What are the urgent actions with the EU ETS now in force?
DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast series has returned for a special episode on the EU ETS, which became effective on January 1st, 2024. Host Eirik Nyhus pores through the latest decisions and explains what shipowners need to do as a priority, which include understanding your legal responsibilities and your new Administering Authority.
Market Views: Ship finance and its role in the energy transition
In our latest Market Views episode, host Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Anastassia Tcherneva from ABN AMRO Bank N.V. to learn how financial institutions are supporting the decarbonization of the maritime sector and what they expect from shipowners to provide them with vessel funding.
What are the key success factors in Singapore’s decarbonization journey?
In the final episode of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast in 2023, Eirik Nyhus is joined by DNV’s Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria to discuss what the wider shipping industry can learn from Singapore, the leading maritime decarbonization hub, as it seeks to meet the IMO’s ambitious net-zero targets.
Meeting the 2030 demands: Can the fuel industry deliver?
In this episode of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, Eirik Nyhus is joined by Edward Glossop from Bunker Holding Group to discuss how the fuel industry is dealing with the demands of shipping’s environmental regulations.
Time for decisive action on key EU regulations
In this episode of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, Eirik Nyhus provides an update on the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime regulations which are approaching implementation. With deadlines approaching and much work to do, Eirik guides listeners through the urgent actions needed to help them towards compliance.
How can shipping incentivize the commercial uptake of energy-efficiency measures?
DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast is back for a sixth series. In this episode, Eirik Nyhus is joined by Christian Bonfils of Copenhagen Commercial Platform and DNV’s Hans Anton Tvete to discuss how the uptake of energy-efficient technology can be made more commercially attractive to relevant industry stakeholders.
Which new regulations accompany IMO’s revised GHG strategy?
In this last episode of series 5, host Eirik Nyhus delves into the outcomes of MEPC 80 and discusses how the revised strategy gets translated into implemented and enforceable regulations. He also touches on decisions related to CII, CCS and biofuels. Listen now to learn what regulatory changes to expect when.
Key changes of IMO’s revised GHG strategy
Five years after the adoption of the first IMO Greenhouse Gas Strategy, the IMO agreed to a significant revision, setting a clear direction for zero-carbon emissions by 2050. In this episode of our Maritime Impact podcast series, host Eirik Nyhus takes you through the key changes and what they mean for shipping.
Market Views: Energy security and the impact on tanker markets
In the second episode of DNV’s Maritime Impact: Market Views videocast, Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Richard Matthews of Gibson Shipbrokers to consider the impact of energy security – or insecurity – on key shipping markets. Discussing the effects of war in Ukraine, Jakub will also provide the latest analysis on newbuilding markets.
How are cruise liners dealing with new greenhouse gas regulations?
In the latest episode of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, Eirik Nyhus speaks to Tom Strang from Carnival Corporation about the impact of new GHG regulations on the cruise sector and whether new regulations will lead to the full decarbonization of shipping.
The next steps for the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime
In the first episode of series five of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, Eirik Nyhus assesses the state of play for the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime. With legislative agreement secured, what implementation work is left before the regulations come into force, and what preparation work can be done now?
Market Views: 2023 - a year of swinging fortunes
In the first episode of DNV Maritime Impact’s brand-new videocast, Market Views, host and principal market analyst, Jakub Walenkiewicz looks at the global economy and its impact on shipping. He is also joined by Stephen Gordon, Managing Director of Clarksons Research, to consider the effect on specific vessel segments such as containerships, LNG carrier, bulk carrier and tanker and offer predictio
On which decarbonization path did MEPC 79 and EU ETS negotiations put shipping?
In the final episode of series four of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, Eirik Nyhus assesses the outcome of MEPC 79 and the latest round of negotiations on the EU’s ETS. Eirik also analyzes where these negotiations leave us ahead of a crucial year for shipping and its greenhouse gas regulatory landscape.
How are environmental regulations shaping the shipping market?
In the latest episode of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, Eirik Nyhus is joined by market analyst Jakub Walenkiewicz to discuss if and how upcoming and future decarbonization regulations are affecting the shipping market and what it would mean for shipowners if they stopped operations in Europe.
Inside shipping’s decarbonization with the IMO’s Sveinung Oftedal
This discussion with Sveinung Oftedal, a key voice within the IMO, explains how the organization is working to reduce shipping’s carbon emissions. Sveinung and host Eirik Nyhus cover key milestones ahead for the IMO and discuss developments coming from COP27.
How can regulators push green fuel availability?
This episode explores how shipping regulators can improve the availability of zero-carbon fuel solutions. Host Eirik Nyhus is joined by the lead author of DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050, Eirik Ovrum, to analyse the strategies available.
Towards 2030: EU Fit for 55 - the latest developments
In the first episode of the fourth series of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus returns to the topic of the EU’s Fit for 55 package, widely seen as its plan for decarbonization, following the latest maritime regulatory discussions, covering each of the four key shipping regulations.
What is the status of the EU’s Fit for 55 package?
In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus explores the negotiations taking place for the EU’s Fit for 55 package. Setting the record straight on recent developments regarding shipping’s inclusion in the European Trading Scheme, this episode explains the current status of discussions, the next steps for the European Parliament and what actions shipowners should be taking.
What were the key decisions made at MEPC 78?
In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus looks back at the key takeaways from the recent MEPC 78 meeting. What were the key decisions made on technical guidelines, how will these shape the upcoming EEXI, CII and SEEMP III regulations, and what should shipowners do to prepare for future regulations on greenhouse gases?
How are container vessels being future-proofed for the journey to decarbonization?
In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus is joined by Jan-Olaf Probst, DNV’s Business Director – Container Ships. They discuss which cost-effective solutions containership owners are looking for as they attempt to decarbonize, and what hurdles need to be overcome in order to comply with CII regulations and future CO2 reduction targets.
Redefining the energy system: analyzing the potential of offshore wind
In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus is joined by Arnstein Eknes, DNV’s Business Director – Special Ships to analyze the potential of the offshore wind industry. As one of the most innovative sectors in the journey towards decarbonization, how can offshore wind manage to achieve a zero carbon supply chain, what can other vessel segments learn and what business opportunities does that field ho
A decarbonized future: What is the winning track for gas carriers?
The energy transition comes with a growing the demand for gas carriers. In our new podcast episode host Eirik Nyhus and Martin Cartwright discuss, among other important issues, how operators should plan for the transport of the future fuel mix, while at the same time, meeting stricter and more complex environmental regulations.
How can tankers navigate decarbonization regulation?
In the first episode of the third series of DNV’s MARITIME IMPACT podcast, host Eirik Nyhus is joined by Catrine Vestereng, DNV’s Business Segment Director for Tankers to discuss the latest environmental regulations affecting this segment and the actions that businesses should be taking to prepare, remain compliant and stay successful.
MEPC 77 – the outcomes and implications for shipping
In the final episode of this series of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus focuses on MEPC 77. Did discussions turn into tangible decisions over regulation? What effect will the meeting have on IMO’s greenhouse gas strategy?
COP26 – the outcomes and implications for shipping
COP26 has dominated headlines worldwide, but what are the implications for the maritime industry? In this episode of the Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus assesses key agreements and what it means for shipping regulation.
Decarbonization policies of key Asian maritime nations
In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus analyses what greenhouse gas regulations we are seeing from the key maritime nations in Asia and asks what effect they will have on the global shipping industry.
How will changing US climate policy impact shipping?
In the latest episode of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast series, host Eirik Nyhus analyzes the Biden Administration’s greenhouse gas policy and how the President’s approach could affect the shipping industry.
What can we expect from the IMO in the next 12 months?
Join our host Eirik Nyhus – Director, Environment for Maritime at DNV as he explores the IMO’s current key priorities in its quest to ensure the industry reaches ambitious greenhouse gas targets. This episode covers the ongoing negotiations to finalise legislation announced at MEPC 76, and the longer-term approaches that will form the next package of regulations.
Exploring EU - Fit for 55
Join host Eirik Nyhus – Director, Environment for Maritime at DNV as he explores how key EU regulations will impact the shipping industry. In particular, the episode assesses the European Trading System Directive and the FuelEU Maritime and will explain how shipping owners can prepare.
What did we learn about CII and SEEMP+ at MEPC 76?
IMO’s environmental committee MEPC is intensely engaged in establishing a viable pathway to the decarbonization of shipping. In this episode of DNV’s new MARITIME IMPACT podcast host Eirik Nyhus explains what SEEMP+ and CII mean for the maritime sector ad how businesses need to take action now to comply.
Taking a closer look at EEXI after MEPC 76
In this episode of DNV’s new MARITIME IMPACT podcast, host Eirik Nyhus recaps June’s MEPC 76 and provides an overview of EEXI, one of the key environmental regulations facing the industry.
MEPC 76 preview
This episode of DNV’s new MARITIME IMPACT podcast looks ahead to MEPC 76, which takes place between 10 and 17 June, and provides an overview of the policy areas that are set to become legislation or updated and which decisions for the associated guidelines can be expected.
Navigating environmental legislation
In the first episode of DNV’s new MARITIME IMPACT podcast, host Eirik Nyhus discusses policy landscape, why these changes are taking place and the additional pressures that shipping businesses are facing as the industry moves towards a decarbonized future.
