Regulation & Policy – Page 2
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NewsDry bulk and air pollution
A new whitepaper takles the issue of pollution resulting from dry bulk material handling at ports
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NewsSpearheading sustainable change
The marine industry is using COP26 as a platform to launch and showcase its decarbonisation projects.
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NewsNavigating the EU carbon reforms
The latest EU carbon reforms are tricky to navigate, but there are people out there to help voluntarily, advises Redshaw Advisors
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NewsUnfit emissions package
A package of proposals to help reduce emissions in Europe is not yet fit for purpose.
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NewsEmissions milestone
As ports continue to decarbonise, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is marking 10 years of emissions rules.
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NewsGreen port challenge
Scotland is growing increasingly impatient over its stalled green ports initiative.
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NewsPorts self-certifying
One port operator has launched its own green certification process to reduce its carbon footprint.
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NewsPort Green Guide
There will soon be a new guide for ports advising them on how to get the best out of going green.
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NewsEU ports renew green commitment
European ports are reaffirming their commitment to adhere to the only port-specific environmental standard.
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NewsEcoPorts renew their environmental commitment
Two Spanish ports are stepping up to protect the Mediterranean marine environment and facilitate the circular economy.
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NewsScottish ports sustainability plan stalls
The UK Government has been accused of dragging its feet in supporting a new initiative to make Scottish ports more sustainable.
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NewsUK port giant gains eco certification
The UK’s biggest port operator has gained an ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management that will help it improve its environmental performance.
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NewsMed ports renew green commitment
Two MED ports have renewed their commitment to the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS).
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NewsEnvironmental programme expands into Europe
North America’s Green Marine programme which serves to evaluate environmental performance of maritime transport beyond regulatory requirements, is expanding into Europe.
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NewsAir quality control for Asian ports
A new air quality control programme will see a number of ports in an Asian country classified as Emission Control Areas (ECA).
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NewsOnshore power draft guidelines under review
Draft guidelines on safe operation of onshore power supply to ships are set to be finalised shortly.
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NewsOpen loop scrubbers backlash continues
The list of ports with a ban on discharge of wash-water from open-loop scrubbers has reportedly grown.
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NewsEPA jumpstarts Cleaner Trucks Initiative
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input on an initiative for cleaner emission standards for heavy-duty trucks.
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NewsEuropean Commission releases climate plan
The European Commission has unveiled its plans to achieve climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, following the European Parliament''s recent declaration of a climate emergency.
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NewsAddressing wash water monitoring compliance
A catalyst for significant debate, scrubber wash water is frequently under the microscope, in every sense of the word, writes Emma Johnson, Chelsea Technologies’ maritime manager.
