- Just-In-Time Arrival Guide issued to support more efficient shipping
- New IMO greenhouse gas study is an important tool for policy decisions
- Republic of Korea implements national sulphur emission control area
- First global standard for ship hull cleaning essential for marine ecosystems
- Round Table looks at industry challenges
- BIMCO points to ships’ power as a means to curb emissions
Emission to air
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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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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.
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BIMCO's position on air pollution
BIMCO's position on "air pollution due to sulphur" has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.
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BIMCO's position ongreenhouse gases (GHG) emissions
BIMCO's position on "greenhouse gases emissions" has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.
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MARPOL Annex VI ECA compliance and fuel switching
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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.
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