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The NOx Code
Timeline MARPOL Annex VI NOx regulations 26 Sept 1997 – Annex VI formally adopted; 1 Jan 2000 – Engine-makers begin...
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SOx Emissions
SOx Rules (global and local) Timeline: MARPOL Annex VI (SOx related) 26 Sept 1997 – Annex VI formally adopted; 19...
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Oily waste from ships
Oil Pollution overview - oil waste from ships Most would consider MARPOL to be the source of most regulation against...
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Garbage and other waste from ships
Garbage classifications and restrictions Disposal of waste from ships was once merely a matter of throwing over the side everything...
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Waste water from ships
Types of waste water Water is important for ships being used for cleaning and cooling and machinery, hold washing, exhaust...
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Decarbonisation in shipping
IMO Decarbonisation roadmap At MEPC72 in April 2018, the IMO announced an ambitious (some might say impossible) target for decarbonising...
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A guide to scrubber washwater – a problem waiting for a resolution
This guide on scrubber washwater is intended to give an overview on the topic. Emissions from a ships exhaust stack...
Read moreZeroNorth and Veson Nautical partner to improve emission reduction insights
Danish Maritime technology company ZeroNorth, and US-based commercial marine software specialist Veson Nautical have announced a new strategic product partnership....
Read moreUKHO partners with Cefas in new innovation challenge to aid growth in offshore renewables
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has partnered with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) to launch the...
Read moreMethanol Institute urges uptake of methanol as clean Arctic fuel after CEN workshop
The Methanol Institute is urging the maritime community to take action to mitigate pollution and emissions risk in Polar regions...
Read moreLloyd’s Register, Anemoi and SDARI partner to develop new rotor sail ship designs
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a joint development project (JDP) with Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi) and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design...
Read moreMaritime UK launches updated guidance on autonomous vessels with 4th code of practice
Maritime UK has launched an updated version of the industry Code of Practice for Maritime Autonomous Ship Systems. The accelerating...
Read moreRightShip’s MEP enables port operators to assess emissions and develop reduction strategies
After partnering with The Australian Marine Environment Protection Association (AUSMEPA), and winning a $250,000 Google Impact grant in 2016, shipping...
Read moreHavyard sets up new subsidiary to develop hydrogen power systems
Norway-based Havyard Group plans to have its complete hydrogen system for ships completed in 2021, and the group is now...
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