Regulation & Policy – Page 2
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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.
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NewsFlexibility needed for climate emergency
Ports need flexibility in any sustainability-focused regulation that follows the European Parliament’s (EP) declaration of a climate emergency in Europe and globally.
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NewsIs shipping ready for the 0.5% sulphur rule
Shaun Skilton, Product Manager, Parker Kittiwake, looks at the compliance challenges facing the shipping industry as the sulphur emissions deadline draws closer.
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NewsMalaysia’s scrubber stance is criticised
Members of the Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA) 2020 have expressed “disappointment” over a new restriction on scrubbers facing ships entering Malaysian waters ahead of the deadline for the IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap.
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NewsPort team in oil spill exercise
A UK port has played host to an annual oil spill exercise to ensure that contingency plans are robust and effective.
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NewsPorts need to be part of ‘Green Deal’
Talk of a ‘Green Deal’ in the European Parliament has prompted a call to recognise the role that ports can play in policymaking.
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NewsUncertainty tethering sustainable development
"Uncertainty" is the biggest issue around sustainability in the global shipping and ports industry and is slowing down decision making, a policy expert has said.
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NewsFlexible guidance best to cut air emissions
The non-prescriptive approach of the UK government''s Port Air Quality Strategies guidance document will benefit ports, the British Ports Association (BPA) has said.
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NewsUK Clean Maritime Plan published
The UK government has published the ‘Clean Maritime Plan’ to outline the UK’s pathway to zero-emission shipping, alongside guidance to assist ports in developing air quality strategies.
