UK Chamber of Shipping unveils AMEC report on impact of 2015 sulphur reduction targets.

IMO provides GHG update.

The message from the speakers at classification society Germanischer Lloyd’s GasPax forum was clear: “If you are ready to order it, we are ready to build it!”

New environmental rules on marine fuels entering into force

MEPC 64 report.

Engine cuts fuel consumption, harmful emissions.

New state-of-the-art equipment to respond and clean up oil spills more quickly and effectively is being rolled out across nine Australian ports.

Mayor Villaraigosa, Port of Los Angeles Helps LA’s 24/7 “Vessel Traffic Control” Facility Convert to a Solar- and Wind-Powered Operation.

There is no shortfall in governance so far as the international regulation of shipping is concerned, which responsibly utilises the excellent facility that the sea provides for international transport – about 90% of world trade is carried by sea, says ICS.

Wärtsilä is to supply the main engines for two environmentally sustainable tugs being built for CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Limited, a subsidiary of the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp.

Total Lubmarine expresses concern over marine lubricant recommendations based on an outdated philosophy.

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 meets standards protecting against sulfur pollution along the coast.

A challenge for the port and initial experience from Norway.

Castrol Marine has extended its cylinder oil range to address concerns about engine damage and performance as slow steaming and fuel sulphur content restrictions bite.

Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions provider, has now been contracted to supply Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel propulsion engines to 100 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier vessels.

The EU reaches an international agreement to update the Gothenburg Protocol.

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative launches a series of action plans aimed at developing a sustainable shipping industry for the future.

111-page Guide, which follows the success of ‘Ship Efficiency: THE GUIDE’, comes with comprehensive onboard manual.

International classification society RINA has been recognised by Sweden’s Clean Shipping Project as able to verify ships and shipping companies in accordance with verification guidelines developed for ranking in the Clean Shipping Index.

The product will enable the delivery of electro and automation systems for large, electric propulsion vessels, such as drilling rigs and tankers, large passenger and cruise ships, as well as various offshore service vessels.

'No technical or legal obstacles to regulating ship speed,' claims report.

The Round Table of international shipping associations says that it is of the view that Market Based Measures are not justified at this particular time.

Programme to enable global port authorities to become frontrunners in sustainable port management.

The full propulsion system with integrated fresh water scrubber lowers operating costs while reducing the vessel's environmental footprint.

classification society Bureau Veritas has given approval in principle for the basic design of a 14,000 teu containership to be powered by LNG.