IMO Reached A Compromise on GHG Measures, Says IBIA

The 75th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee was heavily dominated by discussion about the adequacy of steps to deliver greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policies. The outcomes were a compromise, which inevitably means that few were completely satisfied, says the IBIA guide on IMO’s GHG measures

Compromise & Review

A package of measures (see point 2 below) that was up for approval at MEPC 75 had already been discussed at length in October during an intersessional GHG...

https://mfame.guru/imo-reached-a-compromise-on-ghg-measures-says-ibia/

Maersk on board journey to zero emissions

A.P. Møller – Maersk is one of nine global corporate powerhouses working together to accelerate the transition to a world with net-zero emissions.

The launch of Transform to Net Zero was announced Tuesday by the leaders of the nine companies. In addition to Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping line, the founding members are Danone, Mercedes-Benz AG, Microsoft Corp., Natura &Co., Nike Inc., Starbucks, Unilever and Wipro. They are joined by the Environmental Defense Fund and supported by

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Iceland Bans HFO in Shipping Industry To Tackle Emissions

According to an article published in Energy Live News, the new regulation will restrict exhaust emissions containing high levels of sulphur from being burned by ships in the nation’s territorial waters.

Iceland bans HFO

Iceland has banned the use of heavy fuel oil in its shipping sector to curb emissions from the environmentally-intensive industry.

The nation’s Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources, Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, has implemented a new rule to restrict exhaust emissions...

http://mfame.guru/iceland-bans-hfo-in-shipping-industry-to-tackle-emissions/

Scrubbers Stand The Test of Time!

  • Scrubbers are increasingly popular with large tanker companies.
  • Scientists emphasize larger emissions of greenhouse gases during the production of low sulfur fuel as compared with that of high sulfur content.
  • Depending on a ship class, the average scrubber price is $4-$5 million including installation that takes up to half a year.

According to an article published in Port News, although some large ports worldwide impose bans on open-loop scrubbers and closed ones feature high price and weight,...

http://mfame.guru/scrubbers-stand-to-their-colours/

France Proposes Speed Restrictions on Ships To Reduce GHG Emissions

France has submitted a proposal to IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) calling for speed restrictions to be placed on ships, says a press release published on Marine Log website.

Why speed restriction proposed?

As a first step towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, France has called for speed restrictions to be placed on ships.

A year ago, the IMO adopted its initial strategy for the reduction of GHG emissions from ships. That strategy has three main...

http://mfame.guru/france-proposes-speed-restrictions-on-ships-to-reduce-ghg-emissions/

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