Shipowners want charterers to meet proposed carbon levy

A proposal from the International Chamber of Shipping and Intercargo calling for a new carbon levy is short on some important specifics but clear on one critical aspect: the charterer should pay for the proposed CO₂ tax.

In a situation where a vessel is hired out, responsibility for the purchase of bunkers is with the charterer, so payment to the proposed climate fund should also rest with the charterer, the groups said in the proposal to the International Maritime Organization.