Environmental
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$2.7M EPA Grant to Replace Tug Engines
EPA Invests $2.7 Million to Reduce Air Pollution from Old Diesel Engines in New York and New Jersey. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has provided a total of $2.7 million to help two organizations reduce air…
Two Major Firms Join Sustainable Shipping Alliance
Major paint & coatings company AkzoNobe & Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport Corp's 44 ships join the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI). The SSI is facilitated by global sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future…
New Ship EEDI & All Ships SEEMP Now in Force
IMO inform that regulations to improve the energy efficiency of international shipping entered into force 1, January 2013. The EEDI is a non-prescriptive, performance-based mechanism that leaves the choice of…
Creating Fuel from CO2: Progress Made
A working collaboration makes progress in developing an advanced microbiological pathway to convert CO2 to fuels and chemicals. Synthetic biology researchers Ginkgo BioWorks has validated that its genetically modified…
Malaysia Coastal Tankship Sinks in Storm
Seven Malaysian crewmen were rescued after tthe MV 'Ramai Dua' partially sank in shallow waters between Labuan & Sabah’s western Menumbok. The seven crew members were rescued by a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency…
UK Shipping Carbon Budget Decision Deferred
UK Government announce its decision on international aviation and shipping emissions. Government will defer a decision on whether to include international aviation and shipping emissions in carbon budgets until the…
Alfa Laval Water Treatment System Ordered for MAN EGR System
Alfa Laval wins groundbreaking marine environmental order from MAN Diesel & Turbo for its PureNox Water Treatment System. The Alfa Laval PureNOx Water treatment system (WTS) is developed together with MAN Diesel & Turbo…
Australia Takes Steps to Improve Pollution Incident Response
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) & the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisatio (CSIRO) join forces. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, ASMA will draw on the scientific knowledge and…
North America ECA: Alaska Senator Protests
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich urges US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take 'hybrid' approach to cruise ships in Alaskan waters. The senator is leading an effort with Hawaii’s senators urging the Environmental…
Caterpillar Extends Focus on LNG Engines
Caterpillar, Inc. is continuing its focus on LNG engine technology as part of its ongoing commitment to develop environmentally clean, fuel-efficient engines for the marine industry. This initiative will ensure the…
AMP Port of LA: Cavotec Wins Contract
Cavotec wins Alternative Maritime Power (SMP) shore power equipment orders at Port of Los Angeles (POLA). Cavotec AMP systems enable vessels to switch off their engines while docked and to connect to shore side…
Engine of the Future is Already Available
First commercial ME-GI engine revealed at major event in Korea. At a large customer event in Korea on 9 November 2012, Hyundai revealed the first, commercial MAN B&W ME-GI engine. The ME-GI is a gas-injection, dual-fuel…
Two US Firms Collaborate on SCR Design
Tenneco and Cormetech sign agreement to design marine engine ultra-large diameter selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts. The MARPOL Annex VI and EPA Tier IV regulations require an 80% reduction in NOx emissions…
