IMO representative discusses its upcoming GHG regulation deadlines and the possible impact for the industry and newbuilds given the current COVID-19 pandemic.
As uptake of LNG accelerates, its impact on emissions is widely debated due to methane slips; Wärtsilä demonstrates how technology can make LNG a viable bunkering...
Taiwan first started implementing the sulphur cap in 2018 and even offered a subsidy to those who wish to switch to compliant fuel; SOx emissions have...
0.5% sulphur cap will apply for Taiwanese international and domestic vessels by 1 July 2020, even though it is not a member of the IMO, states...
The emergency preparedness exercise involving SCDF, PCG, MPA, and Sinanju was carried out on the LNG dual-fuel bunker tanker at Raffles Anchorage on 17 March, learned...
Declaration targeting a ‘carbon-neutral and zero pollution’ maritime sector was signed in an informal meeting; draft to be presented at next full council meeting.
‘The database would presumably be managed by the IMO,requiring all members to report on specific restrictions in ports and waters under their jurisdiction,’ says IBIA Director.
With ten other industry leaders, it aims to unite startups and industry players to test transformational technologies that reduce CO2 emissions.
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.
‘What strikes us is that the combustion engine is extremely fuel flexible and only minor changes are needed to adapt it to new fuels,’ says Wärtsilä...
