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CA Ocean-Going Vessel Fuel Regulation Marine Notice (2012-1)
The California Air Resources Board staff has issued an advisory (Marine Notice 2012-1) regarding upcoming changes in the vessel fuel sulfur requirements beginning August 1, 2012. The advisory also reminds operators that…
EPA Guidance on Fuel Availability Off N. America
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released interim guidance for ship owners and operators clarifying how the U.S. government will implement fuel availability provisions when ships are unable to obtain fuel that…
Hamburg Süd Aims for 26 PCT Cut in CO2e Emissions
Hamburg Süd is pressing ahead vigorously with its commitment to environmental protection. The shipping group thus decided recently to set itself an objectively measurable environmental target: by 2020 Hamburg Süd is…
CA Emissions Testing Guidelines for Ocean Vessels
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has developed Recommended Emissions Testing Guidelines for Ocean-going Vessels (guidelines) to provide testing guidance in support of control equipment manufacturers, Port…
University to Design Fossil Fuel-Free Cargo Ship
UK's University of Southampton to design the modern world’s first 100% fossil fuel-free sailing cargo ship s Developments are underway at the University of Southampton to design the modern world’s first 100% fossil fuel…
Biofuel Replenishment for 'Great Green Fleet'
USNS 'Henry J. Kaiser 'loads biofuel for RIMPAC 2012's Great Green Fleet Demo by the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) loads of 900,000 gallons of a 50/50…
Bio-fuel's Potential Shown by Marad Tests
Tests by the US Maritime Administration show potential exists for cleaner, renewable marine fuel The Maritime Administration has announced its analysis of a test conducted with algae-based biofuel on one of its large…
Wärtsilä Milestone: Supplies to 100th LNG Carrier
Wärtsilä has now been contracted to supply Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel propulsion engines to 100 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier vessels. This notable milestone was recently passed with the supply of a LNG carrier in a…
