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Green Transformation in Maritime Industry: The Role and Impact of Regulations

Denizcilik Sektöründe Yeşil Dönüşüm: Düzenlemelerin Rolü ve Etkisi

Ersin Fırat Akgül(BANDIRMA ONYEDI EYLUL UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-2208-0502
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2025-06-01
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The review provides critical insights for ship operators, policymakers, and researchers in developing effective strategies for a sustainable maritime industry.

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Objective & Hypothesis:As concerns over climate change and environmental sustainability continue to grow, the shipping industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and adopt greener practices.
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Key Findings & Data:In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly SDG13 (Climate Action), SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), this study aims to review the role and impact of green shipping regulations on the maritime industry, focusing on their effects on operational efficiency, financial structures, and technological innovation.
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Conclusion & Impact:The review provides critical insights for ship operators, policymakers, and researchers in developing effective strategies for a sustainable maritime industry.
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⚙️Variables:Maritime Sustainability · Decarbonization Efforts · Maritime Trade

Abstract

As concerns over climate change and environmental sustainability continue to grow, the shipping industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and adopt greener practices. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly SDG13 (Climate Action), SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), this study aims to review the role and impact of green shipping regulations on the maritime industry, focusing on their effects on operational efficiency, financial structures, and technological innovation. By examining both target-based (e.g., Energy Efficiency Design Index, Carbon Intensity Indicator) and market-based (e.g., EU Emissions Trading System) regulatory measures, the study evaluates how these policies shape industrial productivity and competitiveness. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities stakeholders encounter while adapting to these regulations. The review provides critical insights for ship operators, policymakers, and researchers in developing effective strategies for a sustainable maritime industry.

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İklim değişikliği ve çevresel sürdürülebilirlik konusundaki endişeler artmaya devam ederken, denizcilik sektörü karbon ayak izini azaltma ve daha çevreci uygulamaları benimseme konusunda artan bir baskıyla karşı karşıya bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışma, Birleşmiş Milletler Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları (SDG) -özellikle SDG13 (İklim Eylemi), SDG7 (Erişilebilir ve Temiz Enerji) ve SDG9 (Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı) ile uyumlu olarak, yeşil denizcilik düzenlemelerinin denizcilik sektörü üzerindeki rolünü ve etkisini, operasyonel verimlilik, finansal yapılar ve teknolojik yenilikçilik üzerindeki etkilerine odaklanarak incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma, hem hedef bazlı (örn. Enerji Verimliliği Tasarım Endeksi, Karbon Yoğunluğu Göstergesi) hem de piyasa bazlı (örn. AB Emisyon Ticaret Sistemi) düzenleyici tedbirleri inceleyerek, bu politikaların sektörel verimliliği ve rekabet gücünü nasıl şekillendirdiğini değerlendirmektedir. Ayrıca, paydaşların bu düzenlemelere uyum sağlarken karşılaştıkları zorlukları ve fırsatlar vurgulanmaktadır. Bu inceleme, sürdürülebilir bir denizcilik sektörü için etkili stratejiler geliştirmede gemi işletmecileri, politika yapıcılar ve araştırmacılar için kritik bilgiler sağlamaktadır.

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Akgül, E. F. (2025). Green Transformation in Maritime Industry: The Role and Impact of Regulations. Turkish Journal of Maritime and Marine Sciences, Volume: 11 Issue: 2. https://doi.org/10.52998/trjmms.1621154

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