Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet | Navigating the 2026 Transition: What the IMO Delay Means for Your Decarbonisation Strategy

Fact Sheet | Navigating the 2026 Transition: What the IMO Delay Means for Your Decarbonisation Strategy

The IMO delay has not slowed decarbonisation – it has made the next 12–18 months more critical than ever.

With final decisions on the IMO Net-Zero Framework now pushed into 2026, maritime leaders are being forced to make fuel, fleet, and investment decisions without global regulatory certainty. Regional rules continue to tighten, compliance costs are rising, and the risk of stranded assets is growing.

This fact sheet provides a clear, practical guide to what the IMO delay really means, and how shipowners, ports, fuel suppliers, and financiers should respond now, not later.

Download to understand:

  • What the IMO delay changes – and what it doesn’t – for your decarbonisation strategy
  • The most likely regulatory scenarios between now and 2026, and how to prepare for each
  • How to reduce commercial, compliance, and investment risk during a prolonged period of uncertainty

Make informed decisions before the rules are final. Download the fact sheet to understand the impact of the IMO delay, then join the leaders driving the transition in person at the Global Maritime Decarbonisation Summit 2026.

New & Exclusive | The Calm Before the Storm: How to Be Set for Regulatory Changes (2025-2050)

New & Exclusive | The Calm Before the Storm: How to Be Set for Regulatory Changes (2025-2050)

Are you ready to navigate the wave of maritime decarbonisation? With the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the European Union introducing groundbreaking mid-term measures and fuel standards, staying ahead of these regulatory changes isn’t just an option – it’s a necessity.

This Fact Sheet dives deep into the key IMO and EU regulatory measures driving the transformation. With expert insights from Mark Watts, Director at LP Brussels, you’ll gain the tools to not only comply but thrive as the industry transitions towards a more sustainable and green future. 

Key Features Include:

  • Impacts on Emissions Reporting
  • A Technology Roadmap
  • Timeline of Key Dates and Deadlines Towards Net Zero
  • Future-Proofing Maritime Operations

Download this Fact Sheet to learn more about:

  • Upcoming regulatory shifts: Maritime operators will face greater compliance responsibilities as the industry moves towards decarbonisation.
  • How to anticipate and adapt to change: Making informed decisions is crucial for the maritime industry as it plays its role in a cleaner, greener world.
  • How to take a long-term approach: Be proactive and future-proof your organisation.