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Why Scrubber Discharges Are Banned in Ports?

  • Operators that have invested in open loop scrubbers have announced that they are restricting or completely banning ships.
  • They have banned ships that use fuel cleaning systems that pump waste water into the sea.
  • Open loop scrubbers use seawater to remove pollutants from exhaust gases released by ships.
  • This water ends up into the sea as liquid emissions raising concerns about sea water quality.

According to an article published in Safety4sea, the path towards 2020 sulphur cap remains...

http://mfame.guru/why-scrubber-discharges-are-banned-in-ports/

CMA CGM to pay tribute to USA

The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announces that it will pay a special maritime tribute to America in honor of its U.S. customers and team members on July 3rd.

An exceptional tribute symbolizing the CMA CGM Group’s bond with and commitment to the U.S. As the 9,953-TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) CMA CGM IVANHOE passes under the Golden Gate Bridge on July 3rd at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Group will unfurl four 30’ x 60’ American flags with the sounding of a horn....

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-to-pay-tribute-to-usa/

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