The Clean Arctic Alliance yesterday called on the IMO to radically reduce the impact of black carbon emissions from shipping on Arctic sea and glacier ice, by putting in place a compulsory requirement for ships across the whole Arctic to use cleaner fuels, by switching to distillate fuels.
Read moreA prohibition on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil as fuels in Arctic waters will come into effect in 2024, as part of amendments to MARPOL Annex I, MEPC.329(76), which entered into force on 1 November 2022.
Read moreThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a 90-day ban from Australian ports to Spliethoff's vessel Flevogracht due to a defective rescue boat engine.
Read moreDr Sian Prior, Leader Advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance, explains how climate change impacts Arctic environment and suggests ways in reducing shipping’s contribution to the Arctic climate crisis and global heating.
Read moreIndia’s government imposes age ban on the ships that can be acquired or operated to India in an effort it says to modernize and improve the quality of the country’s fleet and to help India meet the emerging emissions regulations.
Read moreThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has refused access of the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC Kymea II to Australian ports for 90 days.
Read moreA 'shadow fleet,' or 'dark fleet,' has continued transporting Russian oil despite sanctions, explains the World Economic Forum (WEF) in a recent article. The oil revenue it provides helps fund Russia's military aggression.
Read moreAfter Spain prohibited the entry of the Singapore-flagged tanker Maersk Magellan into Tarragona port few days ago, international media reports that it is now seeking for a new port outside Europe.
Read moreSpain prohibited the entry of Singapore-flagged tanker Maersk Magellan into Tarragona port due to it transporting oil products originating from a Russian ship, Spain’s Transport Ministry said on 10 February.
Read moreThe Port of Prince Rupert is proposing a ban on polluting scrubbers in its harbour, pending a 30 day comment period that ends on February 5th, 2023.
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