Regulation & Policy – Page 9
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NewsIs “safe” really safe?
In safety, as in the environment, there is often a gap between theory and practice. Tatiana Eggert, of HPTI, investigates
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Timber deck cargo under the spotlight
An updated Code of Safe Practice for the carriage of timber cargo on deck is now being prepared for submission to the IMO’s DSC sub-committee. Mike Compton* reviews the probable changes to the Code
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Managing air quality and greenhouse gases
The West African Port of Tema has been working on a project to manage air quality and reduce greenhouse gases. Harry Barnes-Dabban, Executive Co-ordinator, Ports Environmental Network-Africa (PENAf), reports
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An Independent Professional
In the first of three articles for GreenPort Journal, Captain Chris Haley, Secretary of the Australian Marine Pilots Association (AMPA), explains the role of the marine pilot
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EU transport policy – on the right road?
Nicolette van der Jagt, secretary-general of the European Shippers Council, calls on regulators and industry to engage with each other to achieve sensible, practical emissions reductions policies
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Dredging and nature conservation: one problem – many issues
Conflicting dredging legislation can lead to inappropriate decisions being made that relate to local circumstances. Roger Morris*, of Bright Angel Coastal Consultants, considers the issues
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Charge NOX emissions from ships
Christer Ågren, of the Air Pollution & Climate Secretariat (AirClim), outlines the proposal to designate the Baltic Sea as a NOX emission control area
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Harbour masters in ‘the Chain’
In today’s maritime world, the role of the Harbour Master is critical not just for the effi cient docking and handling of vessels, but also in protecting the port environment, writes Ingrid Römers, Secretary of the European Harbour Masters’ Committee
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Harbour noise and marine life
Underwater noise in harbours is potentially damaging to marine mammals and fish. Increasingly, scientists are researching and publishing data on the impacts of various sources of underwater noise on different species. Eelco Leemans and Annemarie Kats of the North Sea Foundation explain
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AirClim: “Europe needs Emissions Control Areas”
Europe should follow the example of the US and Canada by establishing ECAs, says Christer Ågren of the Air Pollution & Climate (AirClim) Secretariat
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Time to end illegal international shipments of waste
Major international container seaports and inland ports are crucial hubs for the transportation of waste streams, much of which is illegal. B.H. Ruessink and G.J.R. Wolters1 present the facts and threats – and make a call for action
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Managing and monitoring fugitive dust emissions
Sef van den Elshout* and Ernest Vrins* explain how fugitive dust emissions can be managed and monitored in a port area using real-time particulate matter measurements
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BPA spotlight on port policy and sustainable development
This year’s British Ports Association conference was hosted by the Milford Haven Port Authority. The Conference focused on UK Transport Policy, Port Markets and Sustainable Development. Kate Royston reports.
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Air quality: top of the environmental agenda?
Scientific research into air pollution at ports and climate change was top of the agenda at the HAQCC 2008 conference in Rotterdam, organised earlier this year. Sef van den Elshout of the DCMR Environmental Protection Agency in Rijnmond, reports.
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IMO meeting adopts revised ship emissions regulations
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) unanimously adopted amendments to the MARPOL Annex VI regulations to reduce harmful emissions from ships even further, when it met in October for its 58th session at IMO’s London ...
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Safety and Environmental Management Certification
IPSEM is a voluntary standard of practice and a certification scheme, developed by Bureau Veritas, for the management of safety and environmental protection in ports
