Fuel testing agency Lintec Testing Services says that, of the fuel samples it has tested in the last four months, 7.5 per cent exceeded the limit of 1 per cent sulphur content specified under the new Emissions Control Area (ECA) regulations which came into effect on July 1 this year.

A new €1.5m commitment to support the marine industry in Greece.

Chemoil said that it was well prepared to meet demand for lower Sulfur Oxide (SOx) bunker fuel to vessels in the Ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam in anticipation of the new North Sea and Baltic Sea Emissions Controls Areas (ECAs) regulation.

Wärtsilä and ABB Turbo Systems are co-operating in a joint development programme for a new and groundbreaking application of two-stage turbocharging on large diesel engines.

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has emphasised that, with effect from April 20, 2010, EU regulations on the sulphur content of fuel used by ships at berth in EU ports become law in the UK, and ships failing to comply will face the risk of prosecution.

Study shows use of fleet overcapacity could cut ship GHG emissions by a third.

Partnership-based relationship founded on a consultative understanding of the technical issues as well as customers’ operations is key to success.

Ship technology company joins fellow associate member Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels as SEAaT opens its doors to wider stakeholders.

The Korean Register of Shipping (KR) – an IACS member classification society – has been authorized by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea as a verification body for its pilot greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme.

Two degree limit and $30 billion for developing countries climate fund at risk

New SEAaT member brings with it the opportunity to work with the influential Greek shipping market on environmental initiatives.

New initiative announced at associations first AGM after year of significant progress.

Adoption of guidelines by IMO at MEPC 59 provides real endorsement and validity to benefits of exhaust gas cleaning systems.

Federal approach to emissions reduction will create positive consistency for technology adoption in all US ports, including California.

The International Bunker Industry Association warns its members of the dangers arising from the failure on the part of some suppliers to put authentic sulphur content results on Bunker Delivery Receipts.

Ship GHG emissions high on agenda at IMO environment meeting.

Counter-productive claims, u-turns and political agenda-setting threatens to further tarnish shippings environmental reputation, states industry association.

Chemoil says it will continue to pioneer the provision of sustainable marine fuel solutions to help ship operators meet the emissions reductions requirements proposed for enforcement across the coastlines of the United States and Canada.

OCIMF and INTERTANKO say that, while they support EU and IMO efforts to curb ship emissions and to reduce the impact of shipping on climate change , they are concerned by the entry into force on 1 January 2010 of the 0.1% sulphur limit on all marine fuels for all ships at berth (which includes “at anchor”) in EU ports, in accordance with the 2005 Marine Fuels Directive

Drive to remove small particulates emitted from ships cannot be met by changing fuels alone; marine scrubbing technology can meet targets.

Newly formed association to provide a voice within the marine and energy industries for exhaust gas technologies.

SEAaT, the association dedicated to promoting abatement technology and emissions trading for ships, is to host the Shipping Emissions Trading Seminar on 2nd April at the IMO in London, to discuss and develop strategies for the implementation of emissions trading for shipping.

International approval for scrubbing marine technology signals vital offset to incremental marine fuel demand and cost rises over coming decades.

Draft amendments to revise the MARPOL regulations on the prevention of air pollution from ships were agreed by the IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG) when it met last week (4-8 February) for its 12th session.

THE International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) reports that, for the period from August 11, 2006 until December 31, 2007, the 0.2 per cent sulphur limit on distillate fuel consumed by ships applies only to marine gas oils used in EU territory with a viscosity or density falling within the ranges defined for DMX and DMA grades under ISO 8217. The exemption for Greece and the outermost regions continues to apply.