Environment Archive

  • June 28, 2017 —The Valenciaport Foundation and the Port Authority of Valencia inaugurated this morning the workshop “Workshop on Maritime and port applications”, organized by FCH JU (Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, a public-private partnership supported by the European […]

    The Port of Valencia, pioneer in studying the application of hydrogen as fuel in maritime-port environments

    Environment
    June 28, 2017 —The Valenciaport Foundation and the Port Authority of Valencia inaugurated this morning the workshop “Workshop on Maritime and port applications”, organized by FCH JU (Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, a public-private partnership supported by the European […]

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  • CALGARY, May 25, 2017  – The Government of Canada is committed to moving towards cleaner economic growth while reducing pollution and providing a healthy environment for our children and grandchildren. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced […]

    Canada to reduce emissions from oil and gas industry

    Emissions
    CALGARY, May 25, 2017  – The Government of Canada is committed to moving towards cleaner economic growth while reducing pollution and providing a healthy environment for our children and grandchildren. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced […]

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  •   Wärtsilä Corporation has released the results of an internal investigation, which shows that were violations on consumer tests performed on engine produced in the Trieste’s factory. “The survey – said a statement from the Finnish company – revealed deviations […]

    Wärtsilä, in Trieste factory altered tests on consumption of marine engines

    Environment
      Wärtsilä Corporation has released the results of an internal investigation, which shows that were violations on consumer tests performed on engine produced in the Trieste’s factory. “The survey – said a statement from the Finnish company – revealed deviations […]

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  •   ​In 2011, IMO adopted by resolution MEPC.203(62), a suite of technical and operational measures which together provide an energy efficiency framework for ships.  These mandatory measures entered into force on 1 January 2013, as Chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex […]

    IMO Train the Trainer (TTT): Energy-efficiency training course now online

    EEDI-SEEMP
      ​In 2011, IMO adopted by resolution MEPC.203(62), a suite of technical and operational measures which together provide an energy efficiency framework for ships.  These mandatory measures entered into force on 1 January 2013, as Chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex […]

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  • As world leaders from 147 countries gather in Paris for the long-awaited UNFCCC COP 21, European shipowners reiterate their support for the EU Member States’ negotiating position adopted in September. “We fully support the idea that shipping has to contribute […]

    EU shipowners want IMO leadership in efforts to reduce GHG emissions from shipping

    Emissions
    As world leaders from 147 countries gather in Paris for the long-awaited UNFCCC COP 21, European shipowners reiterate their support for the EU Member States’ negotiating position adopted in September. “We fully support the idea that shipping has to contribute […]

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  • Oct.16, 2015  Washington – counterorder. Drilling for oil and gas off Alaska will be “frozen”, “at least for the next 18 months.” Drilling for oil and gas off Alaska will be “frozen”, “at least for the next 18 months.” After […]

    Obama: no drilling in the Arctic

    Environment
    Oct.16, 2015  Washington – counterorder. Drilling for oil and gas off Alaska will be “frozen”, “at least for the next 18 months.” Drilling for oil and gas off Alaska will be “frozen”, “at least for the next 18 months.” After […]

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  • IMO’ѕ Mаrіtіmе Sаfеtу Committee (MSC), which mееtѕ аt thе Orgаnіzаtіоn’ѕ London hеаdԛuаrtеrѕ fоr іtѕ 95th session from 3 tо 12 Junе 2015, іѕ еxресtеd tо adopt a nеw mаndаtоrу code fоr gas-fuelled ships. The Cоmmіttее will аlѕо соnѕіdеr суbеr ѕесurіtу […]

    Mаndаtоrу gаѕ-fuеl ship соdе ѕеt fоr аdорtіоn bу Mаrіtіmе Sаfеtу Cоmmіttее

    Emissions
    IMO’ѕ Mаrіtіmе Sаfеtу Committee (MSC), which mееtѕ аt thе Orgаnіzаtіоn’ѕ London hеаdԛuаrtеrѕ fоr іtѕ 95th session from 3 tо 12 Junе 2015, іѕ еxресtеd tо adopt a nеw mаndаtоrу code fоr gas-fuelled ships. The Cоmmіttее will аlѕо соnѕіdеr суbеr ѕесurіtу […]

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  • The study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the technical standards and approval testing procedures in the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8), initiated by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at its 67th session in […]

    IMO launches online surveys on ballast water management systems

    Ballast Water
    The study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the technical standards and approval testing procedures in the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8), initiated by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at its 67th session in […]

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  • AS Tаllіnk Gruрр аnd Mеуеr Turku Oу ѕіgnеd a соntrасt fоr thе construction of LNG powered fast fеrrу for Tallinn-Helsinki rоutе shuttle operations. Thе duаl fuеl ѕhір wіll bе аbоut 212 mеtrеѕ in lеngth with a раѕѕеngеr сарасіtу оf 2800. […]

    Tallink and Meyer Turku inked a Contract for a LNG powered Fast Ferry

    Company News
    AS Tаllіnk Gruрр аnd Mеуеr Turku Oу ѕіgnеd a соntrасt fоr thе construction of LNG powered fast fеrrу for Tallinn-Helsinki rоutе shuttle operations. Thе duаl fuеl ѕhір wіll bе аbоut 212 mеtrеѕ in lеngth with a раѕѕеngеr сарасіtу оf 2800. […]

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  • Chantier Davie Canada Inc. – Canada’s largest shipbuilder – today a keel laying ceremony was held for MV Armand-Imbeau II. The ceremony marked the beginning of the hull assembly for this first of two sister-ships under construction at Davie for […]

    First LNG Ferry to be built in North America

    Company News
    Chantier Davie Canada Inc. – Canada’s largest shipbuilder – today a keel laying ceremony was held for MV Armand-Imbeau II. The ceremony marked the beginning of the hull assembly for this first of two sister-ships under construction at Davie for […]

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