MT Coral Stars was discharging fuel oil at berth on Sunday, less than 2 mt of product spilled into waters.
GloMEEP training course, the first of its kind, was hosted by the China Maritime Safety Administration.
CO2 emissions from international shipping could increase between 50% to 250% by 2050 of no action is taken.
New regulation proposes use of 0.1% sulphur limit marine fuel by vessels travelling in the area.
IMO meeting considered impact assessment methodology ahead of sending the ‘Scope of Work’.
‘Time is running short but that’s not the feeling you get inside the room,’ says Shipping Director.
‘The idea that we can decarbonise transport with renewable gas is a pipedream,’ says spokesman.
The maritime accident saw 530 m3 of marine fuel released into surrounding waters, says authority.
Firm acted with probity in adherence to applicable laws and in consideration for the environment.
Ship Emissions Toolkit and Port Emissions Toolkit have been developed under the GloMEEP Project.
