Emissions heat MEPC debate

Article Abstract:

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is actively encouraging the shipping industry to comply with emissions target levels, although the organisation may find some countries less than willing to introduce legislation. The matter of emissions control was discussed at length during a meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee.

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Hardware choices

Article Abstract:

The introduction of environmental legislation covering the level of greenhouse gas emissions from ships is expected to lead to a new generation of fuel efficient motor engines. The cost of keeping down emissions and developing new technology will ultimately fall on the shipping industry.

Equipment and supplies, Ships, Fuel and fuel systems, Marine fuel systems, Ship fuels

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MEPC studies pollution solutions

Article Abstract:

The Marine Environment Protection Committee has been tasked by the International Maritime Organization to conduct a study on airborne maritime emissions. The study will cover such emissions as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbon and particulate matter emissions. The study is significant since worldwide merchant shipping is believed to be responsible for producing 420 million to 450 million tons of carbon dioxide in 1998 alone, an amount equivalent to 2% to 3% of total world production.

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Air Pollution R&D, Research, Air pollution, Air pollution research

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