Regulation & Policy – Page 5
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NewsMEPC 72 kicks off to set initial GHG strategy
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee MEPC 72 takes place from 9 to 13 April with the adoption of an initial strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships one of the key items on the agenda.
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NewsDust regulations enforce monitoring
A dust emissions regulation effective June will help reduce the risk of port workers developing of a harmful lung condition caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
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NewsICS warning ahead of IMO climate talks
Ahead of critical meetings at the IMO which commence on 3 April the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) says that governments must compromise in order to agree a strategy for the further reduction of CO2 emissions.
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NewsMARPOL Convention amendments come into force
The new International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) amendments have entered into force, which update ship fuel oil reporting requirements, garbage classification and IOPP certificates.
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NewsINTERCARGO says regulation needs to get wiser
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has re-iterated its commitment to a safe, efficient, high quality and environmentally-friendly dry cargo shipping industry and its support for an industry governed by free and fair competition.
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NewsDigitalisation to address sustainability challenge
The digitalisation of ports and terminal operations offers ways to realise a fourth industrial revolution and clean up the environment.
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NewsIMO and EBRD partner up for sustainable shipping
IMO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are partnering up to help promote sustainable shipping in the first such arrangement the body has had with a multilateral development bank.
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NewsEstablishing a benchmark to reduce emissions
Many of the world’s 3,000 plus port cities have poor air quality. Whilst much of that may be down to industrial activities in the area, including rail and air transport, ship and terminal activities can also be significant contributors to poor air quality, writes Wayne Blumenthal, commercial & strategic manager, ...
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NewsIMO says GHG goals should be ambitious
Member states have been told they should set ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals at the IMO’s 30th assembly session.
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NewsMixed views following IMO emissions talks
Talks by the IMO Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships have been “broadly satisfying”.
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NewsShip waste management is ESPO priority
The call from European ports for an efficient but responsible ship waste management policy will be prioritised by ESPO.
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NewsDecarbonisation task force could galvanise ports
A maritime-led task force set up to decarbonise shipping may further encourage the decarbonisation of ports.
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NewsAre sustainable development goals relevant for sea ports?
In 2015, 193 UN member countries adopted a 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a new sustainable development agenda, but are they relevant for sea ports? asks Claire Bryant, director, Future Proof Solutions and Jason Sprott, director, Sprott Planning & Environment Pty Ltd.
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NewsLondon port switches its attention to air quality
With the concern over air quality issue in cities and public health rising, the Port of London Authority (PLA) in the UK is working to develop a new air quality strategy for the Thames.
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NewsBallast Water Management progress “too slow”
The installation timeframe for ballast water management systems has been extended until September 2024, prompting some NGOs to say decarbonisation policy is moving too slowly.
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NewsMEPC approves BWM treaty draft amendments
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 71) has approved draft amendments to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention treaty linking BWM installation implementation schedules to ships’ renewal surveys.
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NewsESI to evaluate CO2
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) will be first sustainable quality mark in international shipping to evaluate the performance of vessels in reducing CO2.
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NewsBV adds hybrid power and battery rules
Bureau Veritas has consolidated its experience in the field of hybrid vessels with a new series of notations and rules addressing energy storage systems (ESS) to support ship operators in reducing emissions.
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NewsPorts ready for zero emissions
Ports are ready to embrace zero emission shipping, Peter Mollema, vice-president of Europe for the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), has said.
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NewsIMO C02 reduction proposal
BIMCO, INTERCARGO, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and INTERTANKO have made a joint proposal to the IMO to reduce international shipping CO2 emissions.
