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  The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) contracted with Leidos Corporation to analyze the impact on ocean-going vessel fuel usage of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) emissions control areas (ECAs) in North America and the Caribbean. Total 2012 Fuel Consumed by OGV within ECAs by U.S. Census Divisions Based on Vessel Type Leidos developed a new methodology for calculating fuel consumption by ocean-going maritime vessels in the United States within emission control areas by: Establishing a fuel usage methodology baseline for ocean-going vessels by U.S. Census Division and Puerto Rico for several ship types and energy and non-energy commodities Discussing relevant MARPOL and associated U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emissions regulations and major emissions compliance strategies, including exhaust scrubber controls, fuel switching to liquefied natural gas, and engine-based controls Creating a methodology for projecting ocean-going vessel travel demand by commodity and ship type, ship efficiency, and fuel choice by various compliance choices In addition, Leidos recommended study of additional issues for future model improvements as more data become available. These include: Expanding the scope of the marine fuel estimates to include travel beyond North American and Caribbean emission control areas and Great Lakes and inland ...

EMSA issued a Consolidated Annual Activity Report for 2014

Now, a new edition of the Danish List of Lights has been published

he ONI has issued Worldwide Threat to Shipping Report for period 10 May 2015 - 10 June 2015

  The University of Rostock and the German environmental research centre Helmholzzentrum Munich have conducted a study to explain how shipping exhaust emissions can cause serious diseases, that cost European health services €58 billion annually. The study confirms that Particulate Matter (PM) from both heavy fuel oil and diesel fuel shipping emissions show strong biological effects on human lung cells. Lief Miller, the CEO of conservation NGO NABU, commented: “The results are frightening and confirm our worst fears. Emissions from ships cause serious lung and heart diseases.” For the researchers, legislation enforcing particle filtration and PM limits in shipping is the “next logical target for improving air quality worldwide, particularly in coastal regions and harbour cities”. Dietmar Oeliger, NABU’s transport expert, said, “We really underline the recommendation of the scientists to urgently switch to low sulphur fuels together with effective emission abatement techniques.” The most effective method of cleaning up emissions from shipping is to combine PM filters with low-sulphur fuels, a measure that has long been in place on the roads. Other options include converting ships’ engines to run on gas or retrofitting them with exhaust gas cleaning systems known as “scrubbers”. The study : Methods, Results and Conclusions ...

Report on the Human and Economic Cost of maritime piracy Ocean Beyond Piracy (OBP) released yesterday the fifth report on the State of Maritime Piracy'' during 2014. The report assesses the cost of maritime piracy, both economic and human, to the international community.This year's analysis shows that in 2014 at least 5,000 seafarers were on board vessels attacked by criminals at sea, of which more than 1,000 were exposed to physical or psychological violence. 476 were held in captivity for some period of time, and 7 were killed. Some of these hostages have been held and tortured for over four years. This is an unacceptable level of violence that would not be tolerated if land or air routes were under similar threat - and it must not be tolerated at sea.Although this report shows that the economic cost of Somali piracy may be down, the recent attacks on foreign fishing vessels and dhows in Somali waters show patterns similar to those that helped Somali piracy emerge ten years ago. However, because reporting is subject to restrictive criteria, these attacks on dhows are not normally included in official reporting and may hide a development that the reduced cost is masking - ...

ReCAAP ICS has issued its report on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia in May 2015

Southeast Asia Piracy remains a clear threat to seafarers (Image Credit: OBP)Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) is going to host an event this afternoon (June 10, 2015 in the Pall Mall room of The Army and Navy Club (The Rag) in London, UK) to discuss the findings of the report that covers the continued human and economic costs in East and West Africa, as well as give a first look at the cost of piracy in Southeast Asia.(You may click on the image for a larger view)Highlights of this year's panel discussion will include:Detailed breakdown of the private security situation in West AfricaUpdated piracy and armed robbery impacts in the Western Indian OceanOBP's first ever look at the human cost of maritime piracy in Southeast AsiaDiscussion of possible trends in maritime piracy emerging in 2015OBP has already published an executive summary of the report which reveals the following data of maritime activity in Southeast Asia, Western Indian Ocean Region and Gulf of Guinea for 2014:Maritime Piracy in SE Asia40% of the seafarers affected by piracy were from countries within the SE Asia regionPhysical abuse of seafarers was reported in 28% of incidentsThe kidnapping for ransom model is absent in SE Asia. ...

OBP State of Maritime Piracy Report In its fifth State of Maritime Piracy Report, Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) analyzes the impacts of this crime during 2014 in the Western Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Guinea and, for the first time, in Southeast Asia.The Study finds: Southeast Asian piracy is especially dangerous for seafarers based on the quantity of attacks and 90% boarding success rate. Nearly 3,600 seafarers were on board vessels boarded by pirates in SE Asia. Gulf of Guinea piracy continues at unacceptable levels. There have been no piracy prosecutions and there is a lack of effective cooperation between regional governments and industry. Total economic cost estimated at $983 million for 2014.Collective efforts to address Somali piracy continue to dwindle, while there are indications that pirate activity and intent remain. Total economic cost for 2014 estimated at $2.3 Billion.At least 5,000 seafarers attacked in Southeast Asia, the Gulf of Guinea, and Western Indian Ocean in 2014.The Report will be officially launched at the Army and Navy Club (the Rag), 36 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN, on Wednesday, 10 June at 13:00, where a panel of experts will address key issues and answer questions. The panel will be moderated by ...

ONI has issued Worldwide Threat to Shipping Report for period 3 May 2015 - 4 June 2015