Faking a Norwegian

In this week’s episode:  TradeWinds has reported on sanctioned tankers often flying false flags, but perhaps none so brazenly as those pretending to fly under the Norwegian International Register. TradeWinds’ Matt Coyne looks at what this means and why it is happening. Read more: Sanctioned tanker tycoon turns to false Norwegian flag Shipping is now included in the UK’s emission trading scheme and and any vessel over 5,000 gt is included. TradeWinds talks to Lloyd’s Register and the UK Chamber of Shipping about the impact.  Read more: Any large ship calling at a UK port set to fall into new emissions trading scheme Shipping researchers at UCL have devised a unique tool to help create a future risk score for tonnage to give financiers and charterers a better understanding of shipowners tonnage. UCL’s Professor Tristan Smith offers the insights.  Read more: Climate researchers roll out risk scorecard tool for commercial ship finance Production and host: Craig Eason Additional reporting: Yannick Guerry, Matt Coyne ***A TradeWinds/DN Media podcast*** * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.