Tag: NOx

Borealis and IINO Kaiun Kaisha, have signed a charter agreement for a dual-fuel liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessel, Oceanus Aurora. The vessel was ordered from IINO Lines in 2021 and delivered to Borealis 14 May 2023.

ERMA FIRST has published a new whitepaper Alternative Maritime Power: The Key to Greener Ports, which presents alternative maritime power solutions as the key to greener ports as the regulatory landscape increasingly favours shore power capabilities.

Twenty three shipping companies participated in Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies vessel speed reduction program in 2022, contributing to cleaner air, safer whales, and a quieter ocean. 

New research released by the Ship It Zero campaign finds that Walmart, Target and Home Depot were the largest ocean import polluters of 2021, as e-commerce demands skyrocketed in the U.S. and globally. The report takes an in-depth look at the nation’s largest major companies that import goods into the U.S.

marine diesel engines with a power output of greater than 130kW must comply with NOx emission limits, Australian Maritime Safety Authority announced.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced the release of $1.59 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants, in order to support the state’s efforts in reducing diesel pollution.

Boluda Towage Europe’s tugboat ‘Union Koala’ has been officially certified for compliance with the IMO Tier III standards, on Friday, January 10, 2020; The tug then returned to service during a ceremony at the ABC Tower in Zeebrugge, Belgium.

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. announced its delivery MET Turbochargers for one the largest two-stroke dual-fuel X-DF engine, 12X92DF. Behind the engine's development was the Winterthur Gas & Diesel and responsible for the establishment was the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).

Carnival Corporation emitted about 10 times more sulphur oxide (SOx) around European coasts than did all 260 million European cars in 2017, a new analysis by sustainable transport group Transport & Environment reveals. As for Royal Caribbean Cruises, it is second, with yet four times worse than the European car fleet.

DP World Southampton announced the launch of new hybrid equipment that will enable it further reduce its emissions and carbon footprint. According to the port's statement, the new hybrid equipment commenced its operation this week.