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EPA rejects challenges to climate science

Sustainable Shipping - Sat, 31/07/2010 - 01:26
Rebuffs 10 petitions claiming that climate science cannot be trusted and says it is 'credible, compelling, and growing stronger'.
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Port awards recognise companies going above and beyond

Sustainable Shipping - Fri, 30/07/2010 - 23:44
Crowley Marine Services and Matson Navigation Company implement initiatives ahead of regulatory requirements.
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Mozambique looks to extend seabed rights

Sustainable Shipping - Fri, 30/07/2010 - 23:40
If successful, submission to the United Nations would add 136,000 square kilometres of continental shelf.
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STS oil transfers 'must be properly regulated'

Sustainable Shipping - Fri, 30/07/2010 - 21:52
UK legislator says 'no one in their right mind' would allow the shipping industry to regulate STS transfers.
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Support for technical innovation, not market-based measures

Sustainable Shipping - Fri, 30/07/2010 - 04:10
Savings are achieved not through a 'big bang' but through a range of technical improvements in many areas, says author.
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Vessel runs aground in Prince William Sound

Sustainable Shipping - Fri, 30/07/2010 - 01:40
Salvage company begins lightering of fuel to minimise risk, US Coast Guard receives 23 distress calls in seven days.
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Major steps taken by US Senator to protect the Arctic

Sustainable Shipping - Fri, 30/07/2010 - 00:40
Provisions put forward by Mark Begich to prevent oil spills, enhance vessel monitoring and encourage citizen participation gains US Senate approval.
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A look into the future of shipping

Sustainable Shipping - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 23:22
Amphibious prototype promotes the idea of a zero carbon, zero sulphur future and cleans water polluted by traditional vessels.
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Grant 'will make greenest mode of transportation even greener'

Sustainable Shipping - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 22:03
Port of Pittsburgh Commission welcomes EPA grant to reduce diesel emissions on marine towing vessels.
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MAN fuel saving retrofit solution gains 'huge' interest

Sustainable Shipping - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 12:29
Flexible turbocharger cut-out solution targeting slow steaming operations save 5% fuel.
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Port authorises funds for Tier 4 engines

Sustainable Shipping - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 04:18
A first for Texas as it continues to look to significantly reduce emissions of carbon, nitrogen and soot.
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Paris MoU inspection campaign on damage stability

Sustainable Shipping - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 02:18
Reducing the risk to human life and the environment, tankers shown to frequently sail when not complying with requirements.
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New study: The decline of emission reducing marine algae

Sustainable Shipping - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 01:07
Scientists look at impacts of carbon dioxide on 'planetary life support system' as a result of warming oceans.
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Ballast water treatment system makes great strides

Sustainable Shipping - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 00:09
Final IMO type approval after six month tests, new orders show 'forward looking early takers amongst owners in the market'.
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Win-win, both economically and environmentally

Sustainable Shipping - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 22:59
Hull fouling can be stopped dead in the water
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New distributor of Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Sustainable Shipping - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 22:45
European vessels coming into US ports have been 'hard pressed' to find DEF suppliers.
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Castrol opens technology centre in Shanghai

Sustainable Shipping - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 22:17
Company says centre shows long-term commitment to China's lubes sector.
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CMA CGM newbuild is given environmental rating

Sustainable Shipping - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 18:50
Containership boasts fuel-saving, innovative technology.
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'Deadliest Catch' vessel puts emphasis on 'Going Green'

Sustainable Shipping - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 18:49
Fishing vessel featured in Discovery Channel TV show cuts emissions and fuel use with technology from EcoEmissions.
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Stripped down energy bill leaves out 'cap and trade.'

Environmental Health News - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 14:00
Senate majority leader Harry Reid on Tuesday unveiled a vastly narrower energy bill, minus controversial climate provisions that would have capped carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.
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