More Regulation – Page 2
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NewsNeste joins Ahti Pool for FuelEU Maritime compliance
Neste has signed a Letter of Intent with Ahti Pool
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NewsNavtor’s Navfleet 2.0
Navtor has introduced a significant update to its NavFleet ship operations platform, which it believes will simplify compliance with FuelEU Maritime regulations.
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NewsBureau Veritas on navigating fuels and regulation
We speak to Julien Boulland, Bureau Veritas’s head of sustainable shipping,
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NewsShipowners cite uncertainty as key barrier to energy transition, survey finds
A look at Houlder’s survey of shipowners concerning regulation and energy transition
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NewsFuel choice key to navigating FuelEU compliance costs, says OceanScore
Oceanscore details how FuelEU Maritime impacts fuel costs
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NewsAhti Pool keeping ships compliant with FuelEU Maritime
We speak to Risto-Juhani Kariranta, CEO of Ahti Pool about how his company helps with FuelEU Maritime
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NewsRightShip lowers vessel inspection age
RightShip is revising vessel inspection age requirements to enhance safety in the dry bulk sector
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NewsUrgent action needed on emissions targets
Aggressive policies are needed if the maritime sector is to meet Paris Agreement targets, despite projected fossil fuel emission reductions
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NewsRising copper prices threaten ship efficiency
Cathelco’s marine growth protection system uses mostly copper but what happens if the metal’s price becomes too high?
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NewsClassNK upgrades GHG emissions tool
ClassNK has upgraded its greenhouse gas emissions management tool, including a new feature related to the upcoming FuelEU Maritime legislation
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NewsAccelerating the shipping energy transition through decisive emissions policies
The costs associated with making a fleet environmentally sound can be prohibitive although parity between fossil snd renewable fuels may be nearer than thought
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NewsBallast water: MEPC 81 struggles to deliver clarity
Several years ago, it was thought the ballast water management (BWM) market would experience a boom, rewarding the cutthroat behaviour of many OEMs with a massive influx of orders and a winner-takes-all profit outcome.
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NewsABS releases methanol guidelines
ABS has released guidelines on the safe use of methanol as a marine fuel
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NewsBALLAST WATER: MEPC 81 STRUGGLES TO DELIVER CLARITY
Several years ago, it was thought the ballast water management (BWM) market would experience a boom, rewarding the cutthroat behaviour of many OEMs with a massive influx of orders and a winner-takes-all profit outcome. But as it stands, the boom has appeared more a protracted trickle, and the regulation surrounding the issue is still in flux. As of the conclusion of MEPC81 in March, a number of important questions had still not been settled.
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NewsWILL EU SHIP RECYCLING REVIEW MEAN CHANGES?
The results of the European Commission’s review of its Ship Recycling Regulations are expected to be published in Q2 2024. What it says and what changes may materialise remain to be seen. More to the point, the coming into effect of the Hong Kong Convention and an apparent change of heart by the EU in a review of its Waste Shipment regulation could see EU-flagged ships being broken quite legally in Asian yards.
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NewsBIMCO warns of potential ship recycling regulatory inconsistencies
As attention begins to focus on the results of the European Commission’s review of its Ship Recycling Regulations, which are expected to be published in Q2 2024, BIMCO has jointly submitted a paper ahead of the 81st Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting on 18-22 March 2024, together with Bangladesh, India, Norway, Pakistan and the ICS. The paper underlines the need to resolve potential conflicting requirements between the Hong Kong Convention and the Basel Convention which are leading to inconsistent regional interpretations.
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NewsIACS publishes machinery piping systems quality recommendation
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published a new Recommendation (No. 177), to enhance the quality of machinery piping systems in shipbuilding.
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NewsCybutryne added to hazardous materials list
Banned from use in anti-fouling systems earlier this year, cybutryne has now been added to the Inventory of Harzardous Materials
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NewsCombatting a New Era of Maritime Sanctions Evasion
Recent years have seen a notable increase in deceptive shipping practices (DSPs), particularly in the form of AIS spoofing and dark fleet activity. Despite the new era of sanctions compliance challenges that such DSPs have created, it is possible to comprehend, detect and mitigate these practices. The Research Team at Pole Star Global in partnership with Blackstone Compliance explains.
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NewsNew fuel regulations for Arctic and Med
Two new MARPOL regulations governing the use of fuel are due to take effect in 2024 and 2025
