pollution

• 25 January 17 AMSA: Vessels in Australian waters should comply with 0.50% sulphur limit The AMSA has issued marine notice aiming to advise of the global implementation of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI limit of 0.50 mass per cent concentration... Read more ›
• 26 July 16 Crucial SCIG railyard project near ports of LA, Long Beach at a crossroads It’s a classic battle between a powerful company trying to develop an industrial project and a low-income community in its path that’s already besieged by pollution. And it’s about to take a pivotal turn.... Read more ›
• 11 August 14 Future fuels: are you ready? The Marpol Annex VI regulations centre round ensuring vessels limit pollution in the Baltic and North Sea Emission Control Area (ECA), and time is running out for shipowners to comply. The regulations were brought... Read more ›
• 11 July 14 Felixstowe commits to being green The Port of Felixstowe is looking to improve its operational and environmental efficiency with the introduction of its first electric-powered rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs). The four cranes, originally manufactured by ZPMC in Shanghai, have... Read more ›
• 10 July 14 Best green seaport award The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has been recognised as “Best Green Seaport” at the annual 28th Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards by the Cargonews Asia shipping trade publication. POLB has a nearly... Read more ›
• 21 September 13 EP to debate maritime social issues following adoption of the MLC Maritime social issues will be the subject of a conference in Brussels from 2-4pm on 2 October organised by MEP Isabelle Thomas under the umbrella of the Seas and Coastal Areas Intergroup. This debate... Read more ›
• 12 August 13 More marine energy in the Atlantic The CPMR Atlantic Arc Commission has presented the results of a benchmarking study on Marine Renewable Energies in this sea region, as part of the European “Atlantic Power Cluster” project (APC). This study helps... Read more ›
• 25 April 13 Erika ruling should lead to changes in maritime rules The post Erika trial was the focus of debate in the European Parliament on 24 April as part of the Seas and Coastal Areas Intergroup.This event was attended by representatives of the Commission, the... Read more ›