As IMO’s MEPC 81 was going on in London last week, ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was telling a session of the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston that a universal, global carbon tax on shipping is coming, as alternative blue fuels made with carbon capture emerge as a critical step in the energy transition at sea.
“We need to recognize that there is an intermediate step in the energy transition,” he said. “Last year the conversations were focused on going from oil to a green...
By the International Maritime Organization
The IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 Project has released an updated version of its popular clause-by-clause analysis of MARPOL Annex VI, which addresses air pollution from ships, in the six official IMO languages. The document provides a breakdown explanation of each regulation and it is intended to be a useful...
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/imo-releases-updated-analysis-of-marpol-annex-vi/
Propeller Boss Cap Fins technology to play a pivotal role in enhancing vessel EEXI
LONDON – February 15, 2021: MOL Techno-Trade Ltd have reported that interest in propeller boss cap fins (PBCF) technology has increased in the wake of IMO approving amendments to MARPOL Annex VI at MEPC 75 in November 2020 to introduce an Energy Efficiency Design Index for existing ships (EEXI).
The goal of the EEXI is to reduce the carbon intensity of...
Athens-based pure-play Capesize vessel owner Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced that its existing fleet will […] The post Seanergy Maritime says its Capesizes meet 2030 GHG…
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In November 2020, the IMO approved amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, introducing an Energy […] The post De-rating engines the first choice in meeting EEXI requirements appeared first on Offshore…
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Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said that its Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF), […] The post MOL’s propeller boss cap fins hit 3,500 vessel order milestone appeared first on…
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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 & ReviewA 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/
The Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met remotely over the week of November 16th to 20th.
We provide below a short summary of some of the important points covered.
We will be discussing these topics in detail in follow-up technical updates. We are rushing this to you for your immediate information.
All these valuable updates are based on a recent article published in DNVGL.
The following amendments were adopted.
MARPOL Annex VIFue...
https://mfame.guru/imo-75-regulatory-updates-after-a-5-day-meeting/
Argentina – MARPOL ANNEX VI – Latest Developments on Domestic Implementation
Argentina – Marpol Annex VI
Suspension of Validity of Argentine Regulation Banning Discharge of Wash Waters from Open Loop Scrubbers into National Waters
Dear Friends and Colleagues.
We hope this message finds you well and healthy.
On this occasion, we contact you to inform that, on September 24th, 2020, Prefectura Naval Argentina issued Resolution DISFC-2020-22-APN-DPAM#PNA that suspends the enforcement of Resolution...
According to an article...
https://mfame.guru/shippers-urged-to-follow-local-restrictions-before-discharging-washwater/