Decoupling of world trade and emissions is a reality for shipping

At the launch of the Fourth International Maritime Organization’s Greenhouse Gas Study, eyes rested primarily on the fact that CO2 emissions from the shipping industry rose between 2012 and 2018. The focus on this six-year period diverted attention from what should not have been missed – the year 2009.

• Environment
• Emission to air
• Greenhouse gas

Sulphur emission control areas and national sulphur emission restrictions

Currently, four sulphur emission control areas (ECAs) are designated under MARPOL Annex VI. In addition, national sulphur emission control areas s have been designated in some countries.

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• Environment
• Emission to air
• Ports
• Australia
• Sydney
• China
• Iceland
• Korea, Republic of
• Busan
• Ulsan
• Yeosu
• Turkey
• USA
• California
• European Union

What is it about speed that upsets the shipping industry?

You won’t find many – if any – who disagree that the higher the speed of a ship, the higher the level of greenhouse gas emissions. So why would I argue that, while imposing speed limits may have a popular ring to it, it is not the answer as the industry seeks to cut emissions? After all, our mission is to do exactly that: cut emissions.

• Environment
• Emission to air

BIMCO's position on air pollution

BIMCO's position on "air pollution due to sulphur" has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.

• Environment
• Emission to air

BIMCO's position ongreenhouse gases (GHG) emissions

BIMCO's position on "greenhouse gases emissions" has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.

• Environment
• Emission to air

MARPOL Annex VI ECA compliance and fuel switching

• Environment
• Emission to air

Fuel switching – safety alert

In 2009, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) issued a safety alert highlighting the possible hazards arising from switching from residual fuel oils to distillate fuel oils in order to reduce emissions. 

• Environment
• Emission to air