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Emission to air
28 January 2019Sulphur emission control areas and national sulphur emission restrictions
03 July 2020Currently, four sulphur emission control areas (ECAs) are designated under MARPOL Annex VI. In addition, national sulphur emission control areas s have been designated in some countries.
What is it about speed that upsets the shipping industry?
10 July 2019You won’t find many – if any – who disagree that the higher the speed of a ship, the higher the level of greenhouse gas emissions. So why would I argue that, while imposing speed limits may have a popular ring to it, it is not the answer as the industry seeks to cut emissions? After all, our mission is to do exactly that: cut emissions.
Air pollution due to sulphur
11 December 2019BIMCO's position on "air pollution due to sulphur" has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.
New IMO greenhouse gas study is an important tool for policy decisions
05 August 2020The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its 4th Greenhouse Gas (GHG) study, and BIMCO finds the results very encouraging, as data confirms the industry can reach the 50% lower IMO emissions target in 2050.
Round Table looks at industry challenges
09 March 2020The Chairpersons of the Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) met in Rome in February to discuss current issues and coordinate efforts going into the new decade, widely billed to become one of the most important in shipping’s history.
First global standard for ship hull cleaning essential for marine ecosystems
26 May 2020BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, has moved a step closer to finishing a global set of guidelines needed to protect the marine environment from invasive species and reduce CO2 emissions. Currently, there is no common global standard for cleaning ships’ hulls to avoid transferring invasive aquatic species, nor for the potentially damaging debris washed off in the process.
Closing brief PPR 4
23 January 2017The 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.
IMO backs the industry proposal for prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil in 2020
09 February 2018The 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.
