Decarbonization pathways and innovative governance for China's green shipping: An IMO strategy-based approach

Under the background of low-carbon transformation in the global shipping industry, China, as the largest shipowner and a core member of the International Maritime Organization（IMO）, urgently needs to solve the governance problems of technology dependence, outdated fleet, and adaptation to international rules. This article proposes a dual cycle governance framework of "independent innovation international adaptation". Based on ship energy efficiency data and policy analysis, it is found that: Relying on the production capacity advantage of coke oven gas to produce methanol, a green methanol supply chain can be developed and a regional shipping corridor can be constructed; The integrated project of "wind solar hydrogen and ammonia storage" can break through green hydrogen and green ammonia energy technologies; Promoting the connection between the domestic carbon market and the IMO mechanism can reduce compliance costs by 18%～27%. Research innovative design of a three-level path of "state-owned demonstration technology transfer carbon market mutual recognition", reverse shaping international rules through the Zhoushan pilot, providing developing countries with dual public goods of "technology system", and helping global shipping achieve fair decarbonization.