New research makes case for workboat repower grants

New research makes a powerful case for continued funding for EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants and loans for projects that reduce emissions from existing workboat diesel engines. It also underscores

Esben Poulsson

ICS: Sulfur cap a game changer, but bigger changes to come

“The 2020 global sulfur cap will be the regulatory game changer of the decade with profound implications for the economics of shipping,” says Esben Poulsson Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping

Machine learning can help cut ship emissions and save fuel

DECEMBER 19, 2018 — By using modern technology like machine learning to create virtual fuel meters, the shipping sector can reduce both its emissions and its fuel consumption, according to Fredrik Ahlgren,

Denmark to name and shame sulfur emission offenders

DECEMBER 16, 2018 — With the support of all parties in the Danish Parliament, the Danish Government has adopted a new law that allowing the publication of the names of ships and

VIDEO: Automaker eyes wind powered ships to cut supply chain carbon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — French automaker Groupe Renault has signed a three year agreement with Neoline, a start up that says it aims to become the first modern shipowner to fully embrace

Industry leaders sign call for action on shipping decarbonization

OCTOBER 4, 2018 — The chief executives of Euronav, Cargill Ocean Transportation and Gaslog are among a group of 34 CEOs and industry leaders brought together by the Global Maritime Forum that

Boskalis using biofuels to achieve CO2 reductions

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 — Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) will use a biofuel blend on on an offshore windfarm project resulting in a more sustainable realization of this renewable energy project. The

Port state control crackdown will focus on sulfur and NOx emissions

AUGUST 2, 2018 — Port state control authorities are to launch a Concentrated Inspection Campaign on MARPOL Annex VI, which sets limits on sulfur and nitrogen oxide emissions from ship exhausts and

ICS publication endorses IMO’s CO2 phase-out strategy

JULY 2, 2018 — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new publication endorsing IMO’s strategy for phasing-out CO2 emissions from the international shipping sector. Reducing CO2 Emissions to Zero

USCG gets set to enforce 2020 fuel sulfur cap

JUNE 19, 2018 — “We don’t believe there will be a shortage of 0.5 percent compliant fuel,” Rear Admiral John Nadeau, USCG, assistant commandant for prevention policy, said in a panel discussion

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