IBIA urges IMO to avoid implementing a ‘one size fits all’ policy for EGCS emission guidelines by requiring relevant evaluations and scientific backings from specific areas.
Revised guidelines on scrubber air and water discharge performance made more stringent; to be adopted after the MEPC meeting in early April.
Reductions in engine revolutions and ship functions optimisation can save up to 80% of fuel, bringing the possibility of a carbon neutral ship before 2050.
Development will allow Aramco to ‘develop new partnerships and opportunities with our clients in Europe, North and West Africa,’ says President & CEO.
Decision based ‘on the back of stronger-than-expected performance during rigorous type-approval tests’, bringing total investment to 12 LPG dual-fuel engines.
Maritime ‘recognises its responsibility in helping tackle this global health issue whilst ensuring that the wheels of global trade continue to turn,’ says Secretary General.
Quarantine applies to ships that have called at 'contaminated countries'; medical checks of crew are also required to be conducted by port sanitary officers.
M/V Autosky will test Bio-Fuel Oil on its normal route, reducing more than 6,500 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions on a well-to-wake basis.
Maritime insurer discusses potential commercial disputes it foresees post IMO 2020, and outlines response parameters for legal costs covers.
Full scale version is an upgrade of the pre-production unit; solar panels can be installed to provide supplementary propulsive and electrical power.