The US Coast Guard to impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from Seychelles.
The bill was introduced on the 30-year anniversary of the Exxon Waldez spill in Prince William Sound.
IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap will have wide-ranging repercussions for the global refining and shipping industries.
Japan joined the Hong Kong Convention on March 27.
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Maersk’s triple-E vessel would sail 25.000 nautical miles from Rotterdam to Shanghai and back on biofuel.
NAT is “steadfast” on its decision that scrubbers are not a solution for the company.
Drewry: IMO 2020 sulphur rule to trigger more slow steaming and transhipment.
Dutch authorities aim to minimize delays caused by formalities should the UK leave the European Union.
The Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 increases membership to 35 owners, operating almost 2,500 vessels.
The IMO 2020 poses an increase too significant for carriers to absorb and stay operational, the report says.
The Rotor Sail Solution has been installed on three vessels and has achieved over 35,000 hours in operation.
Othman: Shipowners that have already chosen scrubbers do not seem to be very concerned about recent bans.
Auramarine: Marine sector should look beyond the initial choice of compliance solution ahead of the sulphur cap.
