speed reduction

More than 100 shipping companies support speed measures to reduce emissions

More than 100 shipping companies have publicly supported mandatory speed limits for shipping, in order to reduce GHG emissions in an open letter to member states of IMO. Among others the signatories include Tsakos Shipping and Trading, Navios Maritime Holdings, and Dynagas, Euronav and Louis Dreyfus.

According to the letter:

The signatories to this letter unite in stressing the urgent need for shipping to make its appropriate contribution to addressing climate change. As the initial step we...

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Mandatory shaft power reduction on all ships may be the way to hit IMO emissions target

Japan’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) delegation is set to call for a mandatory shaft power reduction on all ships to help meet its commitment to cut shipping emissions by 40% by 2030.
A proposal, seen by The Loadstar but not yet made public, entails retro-fitting engine power limitation (EPL) systems on all non-EEDI 3-certified vessels.
“[It is] a simple device which can easily limit engine power by adjusting a fuel index limiter …

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France proposes shipping speed limits for reducing emissions

France issued a submission to IMO, in light of decarbonization, urging for a swift global speed limit for shipping in a bid to cut the industry’s emissions. France is one of the most aggressive advocates supporting a quicker decarbonization.

Specifically, the aim is to encourage vessels run at a speed at which they would achieve maximum efficiency, also known as ‘slow steaming’ in order to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions.

France supports that in order to achieve climate goals set out...

https://safety4sea.com/france-proposes-shipping-speed-limits-for-reducing-emissions/

Gas fuel conversion of a modern MGC: Navigator Aurora

During his presentation at the last GREEN4SEA Conference, Mr. Paul Flaherty, Director, Fleet & Technical Operations, Navigator Gas, gave emphasis on ethane as a marine fuel. Mr. Flaherty also presented the case of Navigator Aurora, which was the first conversion of LNG-I engine to an ethane burning GI-E engine.

We have heard many companies are looking at using  alternative fuels,  Navigator Gas  uses alternative fuels now. Some of our  engines  use LNG and we have now converted a ship to use...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-gas-fuel-conversion-of-a-modern-mgc-navigator-aurora/

IMO Goals for CO2 emissions: Are they realistic?

During his presentation at the last GREEN4SEA Conference, Mr Panos Zachariadis, Technical Director, Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd, provides an overview of alternative fuels such as natural gas, methane and hydrogen. He presents the pros and cons of each fuel, but highlights that new technology is necessary to make IMO’s goals reality.

Is the strategy of IMO for reduction of GHG emissions realistic? IMO is going to be discussing short-term measures starting this May and going into some...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-imo-goals-for-co2-emissions-are-they-realistic/

California recognizes twelve companies for slowing down

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and its partners in an initiative to cut air pollution and protect endangered whales announced results from the 2018 program and recognized the 12 shipping companies that participated, reducing speeds to 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Santa Barbara Channel region.

The voluntary incentive program ran from 1st July to 15th November 2018. Partners recognized the companies at a ceremony at the Bannings Landing Community...

https://safety4sea.com/california-recognizes-twelve-companies-for-slowing-down/

Canada lifts speed restriction in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Canada lifted the mandatory speed restriction for vessels in the Gulf of St. Lawrence to make sure that ships can operate safely during winter. Transport Canada is not aware of any North Atlantic right whale deaths from vessel strikes this year and will ask vessels to voluntarily slow down if  a whale is spotted in or near the shipping lanes.

On April 28, 2018, Canada applied a speed restriction for vessels 20 metres or more to a maximum of 10 knots in the western Gulf of St. Lawrence. Ships...

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Skipper fined over ferry grounding in Wellington

A skipper has been fined $1,688 after speeding and grounding the passenger ferry ‘City Cat’, according to data provided by Maritime New Zealand. The ferry grounded at 17 knots, in a 5 knot area (31 km/h in a 9 km/h area), on a rock at Karaka Bay on 16 April 2017. Maritime NZ Central Region Compliance Manager, Michael-Paul Abbott, said the skipper did not have the correct navigational charts, did not maintain proper look-out and had repeatedly traveled at excessive speed prior to the grounding.

Th...

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Four reasons why slower ships could benefit the oceans

In light of MEPC 73 and its discussions regarding reducing shipping emissions, Greenpeace focused on another issue. The organization said that ships must reduce their speed, which could provide many benefits in the long term.

Namely, Greenpeace presents four reasons why reducing speeds could make a difference for the climate and for the oceans:

1. Lower speeds equal less CO2

Ships emit more of everything at higher speeds. Putting a limit and reducing speed could cut shipping emissions by a third,...

https://safety4sea.com/four-reasons-why-slower-ships-could-benefit-the-oceans/

Maritime NZ extends ‘No Excuses’ safety campaign for boaties

Maritime NZ, New Zealand’s marine safety regulatory agency, 13 councils and the Lake Taupo Harbourmaster announced beginning of an extended ‘No Excuses’ campaign for recreational boaties not carrying or wearing lifejackets and those who speed on the water.

Maritime NZ Deputy Director, Sharyn Forsyth, said the campaign is starting in Southland this year, with Environment Southland Harbourmaster’s staff and Maritime NZ Maritime Officers on the water together during the Te Anau Fishing Contest....

https://safety4sea.com/maritime-nz-extends-no-excuses-safety-campaign-for-boaties/

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