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36 vessels could pose oil pollution threat
22 May 2013 08:16 GMT

Sunken vessels are recommended for further assessment and potential removal of fuel oil.

MEPC 65 overview
21 May 2013 14:04 GMT

IMO pushes forward with energy-efficiency implementation.

Bunker fuel report released in Canada
21 May 2013 11:13 GMT

Study examines fuel alternatives, emissions regulations and incentive programs.

New cruise line to launch fuel-efficient vessel
20 May 2013 08:17 GMT

Cruise line business to launch its first vessel in 2015.

ABB to step up promotion of Valve Control Management
16 May 2013 07:09 GMT

System helps a turbocharger to manage air actively so that an engine can operate at different speeds, loads and ambient conditions.

Shipper achieves 'C' efficiency rating
16 May 2013 06:45 GMT

Rating puts shipping firm in the top one-third for energy efficiency.

Emissions monitoring system wins award
14 May 2013 06:50 GMT

Monitoring technology wins Clean Shipping award in London.

Sekimizu addresses MEPC 65
13 May 2013 14:44 GMT

IMO Secretary-General speaks at the opening of the 65th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.

MEPC to meet for 65th session
10 May 2013 08:44 GMT

Guidelines on energy efficiency measures and the development of a study for an updated GHG emissions estimate will be on the agenda.

Canada aligns emissions measures with the US
09 May 2013 20:11 GMT

Government adopts strict environmental standards to reduce air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters.

Power and propulsion system is said to reduce fuel consumption by controlling engine speed on platform support vessels.

ABS releases exhaust gas scrubber advisory
01 May 2013 13:01 GMT

Advisory is designed to help operators assess the viability of utilizing exhaust scrubbers.

Scrubbers to be installed on two cruise vessels
24 Apr 2013 08:21 GMT

Scrubbers will remove over 98 percent of sulphur oxides from the ships' exhaust gas, says manufacturer.

Asian firms to work together to develop renewable energy and low emission solutions for the maritime industry.

APL 'honoured' to win green award
16 Apr 2013 07:27 GMT

Imperative that APL continues its efforts to enhance the efficiency of its ships to remain competitive, says President.

Improving the fuel efficiency of recreational crafts
16 Apr 2013 06:58 GMT

Emerging trends to be analysed in upcoming web event.

EC proposes €160.5m funding to combat pollution
12 Apr 2013 19:36 GMT

Funding would be used to maintain the anti-pollution vessel network and develop satellite detection.

Enhancing the competitiveness of Singapore
12 Apr 2013 07:37 GMT

Initiatives include a rise in the port dues reduction for vessels that burn clean fuels or use approved abatement technology in Singapore.

Marine fuel cleanup operation winding down
08 Apr 2013 07:56 GMT

Bunker spill cleanup efforts are wound down. Transpetro is accused of being 'very unprepared' to respond to the incident.

Seattle joins Green Marine Environmental Program
08 Apr 2013 06:01 GMT

Seattle becomes the first U.S. port outside of the Great Lakes region to join Green Marine.