IMERS International Maritime Emission Reduction Scheme

US Coast Guard approved technology releases nutrients that break down oil particles.

New MOL President points to 'most effective method' to reduce emissions while meeting increased demand for transport.

Environmental Safety Group receives a number of complaints, welcomes Government air pollution action plan.

Double hull vessel has been certified by the American Bureau of Shipping.

Five-member board will help port achieve its long term environmental goals.

Part 3: Regardless of greening technologies and alternate energy resources, the world continues to remain reliant on fossil fuels to drive global economies.

Pilot projects will demonstrate viability for the shipping industry.

Five-year programme intended to 'look at the totality of emissions from shipping in a holistic manner'.

US Congressman highlights risk of low standards and conditions for owners and their vessels.

Vessels entering the Juan De Fuca Strait will pay an annual first time caller charge.

Also reduces fuel consumption by 8-12%.

Developer says its solar hybrid vessel can achieve zero carbon emissions by harnessing energy from the sun, wind and waves.

Says it will have ECA-compliant product 'at all its ports'.

US Coast Guard says $12 million cost of pumping fuel from 58-year old wreck was 'extremely cost-effective'.

Cooperative Success Maritime to serve five years of probation, during which time they will implement an environmental compliance plan.

The EU is more than halfway to its target of cutting emissions by 20 percent from 1990 levels by 2020, a report shows. The assessment by the European Environment Agency reveals that emissions across the 27-nation bloc fell by 11.3 percent during 2008.

If the United States position will again shape the outcome of the two weeks global climate change negotiations in Bonn, Germany next week, then expect a ‘tough ride’ ahead towards Cancun in December.

Green propulsion system would be suitable for a variety of ship types.

New vessel has the ability to collect oil in demanding ice conditions.

Up to 120,000 mt tank capacity to be built at recently secured site in Jamaica.