More Regulation – Page 8
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NewsEuropean Commission to monitor IMO MBM developments during ETS review
The EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) covering shipping is expected to enter effect by 2024, but ship owners can expect a 2-3 year tapered introduction period.
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NewsCII REVIEW FOCUSES ON REDUCTION FACTORS AND FORMULA BASIS
The IMO adopted a scheme for a Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) at MEPC76 in June, but discussions are underway that could soften the requirements for particular vessel types or operational profiles.
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NewsMEPC Fuel Cell guidelines set standards for industry
The latest MEPC provisional guidelines for fuel cells has been announced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The guidelines will have an important part to play as the industry looks to adopt fuel cells for powering vessels in the future.
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NewsA stable foundation: CCS classes world's first SGISc-compliant vessel
China Classification Society has awarded its first second-generation intact stability criteria (SGISc) notation to an 85,000dwt Kamsarmax newbuild, certifying that the newbuild is the first to comply with the IMO’s new intact stability guidelines. The newbuild was ordered by AVIC International Holdings Limited.
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NewsVOC MEASURES HAMPERED WITHOUT TERMINAL INVESTMENT
Norway and Canada have proposed onboard measures for reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from tankers, but some in the industry argue that more action is needed by terminals.
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NewsNew DNV notation for offshore GHG reduction
DNV has introduced a new class notation, designed to assist the owners and operators of offshore floating installations reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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NewsAlfa Laval joins call for decarbonisation
As a signatory of the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonisation, Alfa Laval has joined more than 150 maritime peers in urging world leaders to align shipping with the Paris Agreement’s temperature goal.
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NewsNew IMO onboard comms equipment requirement
A new regulation covering all navigation and radio communication equipment on board ships has come into effect.
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NewsEU's Fit for 55 package poses particular challenges for cruise industry
The EU’s Fit for 55 programme will pose particular challenges for the cruise industry, as greenhouse gas emissions in general, and those in port in particular, come under increasing scrutiny.
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NewsIndustry uncertainties around EEXI calculations remain, claims consultancy
The shipping industry remains unclear about the technical parameters required to calculate compliance, Verifavia, the emissions verification company, has found after a series of webinars designed to demystify the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI).
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NewsEU’s proposed fuel regulation ‘bombs’ onto already-busy industry
EU plans for regional fuel and emission requirements raise concerns about global impact, Paul Gunton reports
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NewsEU EXPECTS TO APPLY ETS TO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
The European Commission formally announced its long-awaited Fit for 55 package of environmental measures on 14 July. The package contains a number of aspects that will impact shipping, including the introduction of carbon tariffs or a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for imports into the 27 member bloc.
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NewsUK Maritime Transport Plan postpones detailed 2050 roadmap
The publication of the UK government’s Maritime Decarbonisation Plan today (12 July) has delayed publication of a detailed roadmap of the country’s decarbonisation roadmap until 2022. The plan has drawn lukewarm reactions from the UK’s shipping sector, many of whom have drawn unfavourable comparisons with the detailed commitments to decarbonising ...
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PodcastPODCAST: MARPOL fuel regulations need to reflect market changes: WinGD’s Weisser
Every individual engine could require testing for biofuel under a strict interpretation of current Marpol rules, reports Paul Gunton
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NewsDigital platform launched to help assess EEXI and CII compliance
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has launched a digital platform, VeriSTAR Green, to help shipowners to assess their compliance with EEXI and CII regulations.
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NewsDNV guidance on maintaining LSA equipment
DNV has clarified its interpretation of the rules around the maintenance and testing of life saving appliances (LSA) equipment.
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NewsSpain accedes to HK Convention
The Spanish government has acceded to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Hong Kong convention, the treaty for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling.
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NewsClass offers confidence in EEXI compliance: smart decisions will pay off
John Kokarakis, Technical Director, Technology & Business Development Hellenic-BS-ME Zone at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore explains the operational challenge for shipowners in meeting the environmental requirements of today and the future.
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NewsMEPC working group agrees EEXI and CII guidelines
An International Maritime Organization (IMO) working group has agreed a set of draft guidelines to support mandatory measures to cut the carbon intensity of all ships.
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NewsUK MRV reporting requirements
Shipping companies need to submit UK MRV emissions reports to verification bodies in early 2022, DNV has stressed.
