DNV GL Releases Assessment Of Selected Alternative Fuels Following Increasing Emissions Pressure

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The shipping industry is under increasing pressure to act upon the Paris Agreement and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The substantial emission reductions which must be achieved over the next decades are expected to drive technology development and, in particular, the introduction of low-carbon fuels. Furthermore, authorities are increasingly paying attention to the consequences of hazardous NOX, SOX and particle emissions at the local level.

Around the world, air...

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Fuel Regulations In Hong Kong Waters On Or After 1 January 2019 – ClassNK

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With regard to regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil within Hong Kong waters previously detailed in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1034 dated 24 June 2015, please be informed of the following additional information.

Currently, vessels berthing in Hong Kong waters (excluding the first hour after arrival and the first hour prior to departure) are required to use fuel oils whose sulphur content does not exceed 0.5% by weight, liquefied natural gas or other fuels approved by the Hong...

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