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IBIA statement on black carbon and 0.50%S fuel blends at IMO’s PPR 7
The statement below was made by IBIA’s Director and represenative to the IMO, Unni Einemo, at the … Read more…
Black carbon misunderstandings thoroughly discussed and addressed
Delegates to an IMO meeting in mid-February were greeted by demonstrators outside calling for a ban … Read more…
Black carbon misunderstandings thoroughly discussed and addressed
Delegates to an IMO meeting in mid-February were greeted by demonstrators outside calling for a ban … Read more…
Call for IMO database on local and regional EGCS discharge water restrictions
As the IMO is working on a harmonised approach to the sensitive subject of restricting discharge water from exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, there has been a call for developing a centralised database detailing local/regional restrictions/conditions on the discharge water from EGCS.
Revision of EGCS guidelines completed
Revised IMO guidelines for the approval and certification of exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubb… Read more…
IMO meeting sets out workplan to harmonise approach to EGCS discharges
A scope has been drafted for factors to consider when assessing the discharges from exhaust gas clea… Read more…
IBIA statement on EGCS discussion at IMO’s PPR meeting: avoid confirmation bias
IBIA made a statement during the February session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Preventi… Read more…
Guidelines for taking onboard samples to support HSFO carriage ban
The IMO has developed guidelines for taking so-called “onboard” samples of fuel from ships, a mo… Read more…
HFO use and carriage ban in the Arctic from July 2024
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) has agreed draft amendments to … Read more…
IBIA team members recognised for empowering women in shipping
IBIA has been honoured with mentions in two publications listing women who have embodied the IMO’s… Read more…