China plans further tightening of shipping emissions 04 July 2018 The Chinese government is planning to expand the country’s Emission Control Areas (ECA) in a bid to cut emissions from the shipping industry further and enhance environmental protection. News story Environment 2020 sulphur cap China
China to release new domestic emission control area regulation 30 November 2018 The Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) has passed a new domestic emission control area regulation from 1 January 2019 in their territorial waters. News story Environment Ports China
Closing brief PPR 4 23 January 2017 The fourth session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 4) met in London from 16 to 20 January 2017. This report gives a brief overview of most important items, which were debated. News story Environment Ballast water management Emission to sea Emission to air
IMO backs the industry proposal for prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil in 2020 09 February 2018 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5) met in London this week. This is a short overview of the most important points discussed. News story Environment Ballast water management Biofouling Emission to air Emission to sea Recycling Safety Navigation Ships inspections and Port State control
