NECA Archives - Maritime Shipping News

Vital Solution To Reduce Air Pollution in Shipping Industry

2 January 2021

There is an immediate need for improvement of air quality of ports and cities of the Mediterranean Sea, by using better-quality fuels and greener technologies, says an article published in Safety4Sea.

Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea

Shipping emissions and heavy air pollution in the Mediterranean Sea are a major concern for the shipping industry, as they can harm human health, the environment, and the global climate in general.

Med ECA webinar

During the “Mediterranean Emission Control Area”...

https://mfame.guru/vital-solution-to-reduce-air-pollution-in-shipping-industry/

Italy in support of a Mediterranean Emission Control Area

7 May 2019

At the G7 meeting of Environmental Ministers in Metz, France, on May 6, the Italian Minister Costa met with his French counterpart, De Rugy. Among the topics discussed, it was decided to conduct a joint initiative to get the declaration of a combined SECA and NECA for the entire Mediterranean Sea.

Environmental groups including NABU, Cittadini per l’aria and FNE welcomed the important step. The NGO network has called for a Mediterranean Emission Control Area since several years, while recently...

https://safety4sea.com/italy-in-support-of-a-mediterranean-emission-control-area/

Complying with NOx Tier III standards: What you need to know

29 November 2018

The shipping industry is now more than ever facing a pressing need to improve its environmental footprint. The IMO 2020 sulphur cap aims to promote green practices among the industry. However, already established measures have paved the way for a more environmental-friendly shipping. A key example is the IMO NOx Tier III limits. These limits apply to engines installed on or after 1 January 2016, that are operating in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) and establish a strict limit on their emissions.

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https://safety4sea.com/cm-complying-with-nox-tier-iii-standards-what-you-need-to-know/