Net-Zero: Deadlines, designs and demands
By C.F. St. Clair For sjipping, a critical announcement from COP26 was the U.S. move, along with 14 other countries, to sign a Declaration on Zero Emission Shipping by 2050. That is
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BIMCO develops “game-changing” shipping carbon emissions clauses
In the wake of COP26, the pressure is on for the International Maritime Organization to up its greenhouse gas reduction ambitions even further. Meantime, from January 1, 2023, IMO’s current revised initial
White House puts container shipping alliances in its crosshairs
In its latest briefing on the port congestion issue and its impact on the supply chain, the White House notes good progress in shifting import cargoes through the ports of Los Angeles
Q&A: Sustainability and the tug, towboat and barge industry
As most of us know by now, sustainability is at the forefront of hot topics in the maritime industry. One of our most involved sectors of the U.S. maritime industry—the tug, towboat
OP-ED: Knowledge pays when selecting and operating BWMS
By Mark Riggio Head of Marine, Filtersafe Upfront costs and operational expenses are important considerations for all ship owners and operators purchasing ballast water management systems (BWMS). This means it’s critical to
EPA slaps box ship and bulker with VGP violation penalties
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has assessed penalties totaling $81,474 against two commercial ships over inspection, monitoring, and reporting violations in California and Louisiana. According to the agency, the 13,052 TEU
DNV: EU has tough new shipping GHG regulations in the works
Get set for new European Union GHG regulations for all ships calling EU ports. Just how tough and how soon? An explainer from classification society DNV says that the regulations will come
Will Coast Guard revise towing vessel inspection fees?
The TVIB (Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau) reports that the Coast Guard is proposing a rulemaking that would revise user fees for towing vessels inspected under 46 CFR subchapter M and update the
OMSA releases Jones Act violation report
While the Offshore Marine Services Association (OMSA) has recently chartered in its own vessel to patrol for Jones Act violations, it seems that it did not have to put to sea to
Will retrofitting vessels with clean technology meet regulations?
Contributed by Houlder, Silverstream and Norsepower Since the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the new Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) requirements following MEPC 76, shipowners have been looking for solutions which