Coast Guard to address ‘gaps’ in new MARPOL climate provisions
22 Feb

Coast Guard to address ‘gaps’ in new MARPOL climate provisions

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard recently announced that it plans to develop and propose regulations to implement the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4, including various shipboard energy efficiency measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions linked to climate change. The Coast Guard states it is doing so in support of the Biden administration’s goals outlined in Executive Order…
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Crowley names Jadotte as senior vice president, government relations
21 Jan

Crowley names Jadotte as senior vice president, government relations

Rich MillerIndustry News
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Marcus Jadotte has joined Crowley as senior vice president of government relations, leading the company’s advocacy activities across all its businesses. Jadotte will spearhead the company’s continuing advocacy for laws and regulations that support the domestic maritime industry, while expanding awareness of Crowley’s growing defense and civilian government services among federal, state and local officials. He will…
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IMO emissions report raises new concerns about methane slip
01 Dec

IMO emissions report raises new concerns about methane slip

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, , ,
A recent report from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reveals that global shipping emissions increased nearly 10 percent from 2012 to 2018, with the industry facing a growing challenge concerning methane slip. In July, the IMO released the fourth version of “Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships.” At 577 pages, it’s hard to overstate the report’s scope and detail. The…
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01 Dec

Pandemic delaying full impact of global 0.5 percent sulfur fuel cap

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Uncategorized, , , ,
The full impact of the global 0.5 percent sulfur fuel cap, implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Jan. 1, 2020, has yet to be felt due to the slowdown in trade caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent decrease in fuel usage. According to Kathy Metcalf, president and CEO of the Chamber of Shipping of America, the…
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