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LNG Bunkering Market to Reach US$ 417.8 Mn by 2031

Significant adoption in bulk and general cargo fleets is prompted by strict rules on emissions in the industry. Growing demand for LNG bunkering helps shipping industry operators cut carbon emissions.

Increased demand

The use of low-sulfur fuel oil is key to the shipping industry’s growing supply and consumption of bunkering fuel. From 2022 to 2031, the LNG bunkering market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.5%. The introduction of restrictions to reduce airborne emissions from ships and...

https://mfame.guru/lng-bunkering-market-to-reach-us-417-8-mn-by-2031/

Industry Standard On In-Water Cleaning Submitted To IMO

The Industry standard on in-water cleaning with capture has been submitted to support IMO’s work on the review of the Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species, reports BIMCO.

Setting a standard

BIMCO led an industry working group that has developed an industry standard on in-water cleaning with capture that was published in January 2021 [Shipping industry takes new step to protect marine environments]. The industry...

https://mfame.guru/industry-standard-on-in-water-cleaning-submitted-to-imo/

Panama Maritime Authority Issues Guidelines To Fight Fatigue Onboard

As part of its latest Merchant Marine Notice, Panama Maritime Authority sheds light on the risks and concerns related to fatigue and other health risk activities on board, reports Safety4sea.

Definition of fatigue

According to the circular, shipowners or operating companies should pay special attention to the Guidance on Fatigue Mitigation and Management (MSC/Circ.1014), revised at its 100th session (MSC.1/Circ.1598), and others that may arise.

For the purpose of the IMO Guidelines the following...

https://mfame.guru/panama-maritime-authority-issues-guidelines-to-fight-fatigue-onboard/

Global Ocean Noise Regulation Needed, Says BIMCO

According to a Safety4Sea report, BIMCO Safety and Security Manager,  Jeppe Skovbakke Juhl has said that the  ocean disruption and the continuous noise generated by the maritime industry highlights the importance of getting used to noise-reduction requirements and regulations, in efforts to save the oceans.

Regulation on Ocean Noise

There is currently no mandatory international regulation on ocean noise.

According to a report in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, doubling of...

https://mfame.guru/global-ocean-noise-regulation-needed-says-bimco/

Unsure About Autonomous Ship Trials? Here’s What IMO Says

In the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, the International Maritime Organization adopted new guidelines for autonomous ship trials, says a press release published on their website.

What is it?

According to the IMO press prelease, the Committee approved Interim guidelines for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) trials.

Trials Done in Safe, Secure Manner

Among other things, the guidelines say that trials should be conducted in a manner that provides at least the same degree of...

http://mfame.guru/unsure-about-autonomous-ship-trials-heres-what-imo-says/

IMO Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management

  • IMO has a key strategic direction to integrate new and advancing technologies into its regulatory framework.
  • The IMO is looking at existing regulations in the with respect to varying degrees of automation through a regulatory scoping exercise on MASS.
  • IMO guidelines on maritime cyber-risk management details procedures on how to safeguard shipping from current and emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
  • The IMO aims to complete the scoping exercise by 2020.

The International Maritime Organization...

http://mfame.guru/imo-guidelines-on-maritime-cyber-risk-management/

Marine Scrubber Systems Market To Increase 20.4% CAGR By 2028

  • Marine scrubber systems are used to treat the exhaust gas emitted from the engine or boiler to remove the toxic SOx and PM.
  • Non-toxic exhaust that meets emission regulation norms is released into the open environment either at sea or later on land.
  • The global market for marine scrubber systems is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, registering a CAGR of 20.4%.

According to an article published in Globe Newswire, marine scrubber systems are equipment installed in...

http://mfame.guru/marine-scrubber-systems-market-will-exhibit-a-steady-20-4-cagr-by-2028-pmr/

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