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US MARAD study finds marine use of natural gas substantially reduces some air pollutants and slightly reduces GHG emissions

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AUGUST 26, 2014

A recently released total fuel cycle analysis for maritime case studies shows that natural gas fuels reduce some air quality pollutants substantially, and reduce major greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions slightly, when compared to conventional petroleum-based marine fuels (low-sulfur and high-sulfur).

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Mariner Pollution Gas Emissions

ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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JANUARY 29, 2020

The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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Mariner Climate Fuel Oil

$27 million available for zero-emission trucks in California

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AUGUST 11, 2020

On 18 August 2020, $27 million in funding will be available in California to replace higher polluting trucks with zero-emission vehicles. Existing vehicles must be engine model years 1992 to 2012, in compliance with all applicable regulations, and scrapped in exchange for a zero-emission replacement vehicle.

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GM takes 25% stake in Pure Watercraft to accelerate all-electric boating

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The collaboration between GM and Pure Watercraft advances a shared vision to promote sustainability through an expansion of zero-emissions mobility for future generations and reflects the holistic approach necessary for widespread EV adoption, GM said.

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GM All-Electric Mariner Seattle

Toshiba’s SCiB Li-ion battery system Japan’s first recognized compliant with ClassNK guidline for marine vessels

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APRIL 4, 2020

At a time when pollution regulations are increasingly focused on the emissions ships generate, the SCiB will contribute to the protection of the marine and global environments. Ships are responsible for about 800 million metric tons of CO 2 every year, roughly equivalent to the annual emission of Germany.

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Mariner Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries

Study finds hybrid tugboat delivers significant reduction in criteria pollutant emissions compared to conventional version

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Overall in-use emissions based on individual tug. A study of a hybrid tugboat, funded by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and conducted by UC Riverside, found that when compared with a conventional diesel-powered version, a hybrid tugboat can reduce emissions of PM 2.5 Emissions of. Emissions of. reductions.

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Pollution Emissions Hybrid Los Angeles

MARAD to award up to $1.5M for projects for emission reductions from marine vessels

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MAY 9, 2012

million in funding for projects that demonstrate criteria pollutant emissions or carbon emissions reductions from marine vessels through repowering, re-engining or installation of other pollution reduction technologies, or the use of alternative fuel/energy.

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Mariner Emissions Alternative Fuels Pollution

ABB, Hydrogène de France jointly to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels

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APRIL 9, 2020

The MOU between ABB and hydrogen technologies specialist Hydrogène de France (HDF) envisages close collaboration on the assembly and production of the fuel cell power plant for marine applications. —Juha Koskela, Managing Director, ABB Marine & Ports. —Damien Havard, CEO of HDF. With shipping responsible for about 2.5%

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France Manufacturer Mariner Fuel

Canada adopts stricter emissions standards for ships; further alignment with US on air emissions

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MAY 10, 2013

The Government of Canada is adopting stricter environmental standards to reduce air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters. These changes further align Canada’s air emission standards with the United States. The changes we are announcing today will help make our oceans and lakes cleaner by reducing ship emissions.

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Canada Emissions Standards Water

T&E study finds cruise ships emitting 10x more SOx in Europe port cities than all Europe’s 260M cars

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JUNE 9, 2019

Spain, Italy, Greece, France and Norway are the most exposed countries to cruise ship air pollution in Europe. Among the major cruise ports, Barcelona, Palma Mallorca and Venice are the most polluted. These emissions form sulfate aerosols and fine particles that harm human health and cause acid rain and acidification of the seas.

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EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks; marine engines; locomotives and non-road engines; and equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port. Verified Marine Shore Connection Systems: up to 25% of the cost of eligible shore connection systems.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Mariner

California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The funds will support the deployment of thousands of zero-emission trucks, school buses and transit buses to deliver clean air benefits to communities hit hardest by the impacts of pollution from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $2.9-billion 118 million for ZEV manufacturing. $90

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Transportation California Emissions Energy

EU research project IDEALFUEL seeks to develop marine low-sulfur heavy fuel oils from biomass; Bio-HFO

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JUNE 26, 2020

In an EU-funded research project, an international consortium is aiming to develop new production methods for sustainable marine fuels to replace heavy fuel oils in shipping. IDEALFUEL seeks to develop methods to convert woody residual and waste materials such as sawdust and wood chips into renewable marine fuels.

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Mariner Oil Fuel Cleaner

CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to reduce pollution further from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. That rule has achieved an 80% reduction in harmful emissions from more than 13,000 vessel visits since 2014.

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Pollution California Los Angeles Long Beach

New system for space-based, aerial and terrestrial monitoring of marine emissions

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Scheme of the space-based observation of ship emissions. Emissions of CO 2 from ship traffic based on movements of individual ships. In the first stage, the objective of SAMBA is to establish the feasibility of space-based services for maritime emission monitoring. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Emissions Mariner Netherlands Pollution

CARB approves first emissions reduction plans for three Southern California communities

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

The California Air Resources Board has approved the first three Community Emissions Reduction Programs (CERP) within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) under Assembly Bill 617. The plans approved are for: Wilmington, Carson, West Long Beach. East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce. San Bernardino, Muscoy.

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Emissions Los Angeles California Long Beach

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution. For one, the [California Air Resources Board] CARB-established limit of HC+NO x emissions in the 7.4 Oh and Plante. kW) rating.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market

UBC researchers find life-cycle GHG benefits of LNG in marine shipping only from high-pressure dual-fuel engines in ocean-going vessels

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MAY 20, 2019

A life-cycle assessment of emissions from domestic and imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), and heavy-fuel oil (HFO) for marine shipping by a team from the University of British Columbia has found that only high-pressure dual-fuel (HPDF) engines robustly reduce well-to-wake GHG emissions by 10% compared with their HFO-fueled counterparts.

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Mariner Engine Fuel Exhaust

ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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MAY 8, 2017

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. Click to enlarge. —Comer et al.

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Oil Panama Emissions Fuel

Cummins MerCrusier and Volkswagen Partner on Tier 3 Marine Diesels

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AUGUST 12, 2010

Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD), a supplier of marine propulsion solutions, and Volkswagen have formed a partnership to develop and supply marine engines. Commitments include the joint development of marine engines that will comply with the future Tier 3 emissions standard. and Mercury Marine.

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Mariner Diesel South Carolina Mercury

EPA to award up to $4M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from port fleets

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JANUARY 12, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Fleet

European Council and Parliament agree to limit sulfur content of marine fuels to 0.5% for all ships by 2020

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MAY 25, 2012

European governments have agreed on legislation to limit the maximum sulfur content of marine fuels to 0.5% (5,000 ppm) for all ships from 2020, down from currently 3.5% The directive aims to reduce these emissions considerably. development and testing of alternative technologies to reduce emissions from. for passenger ships.

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Mariner 2020 Fuel Pollution

Lifecycle study finds LNG can reduce shipping GHG emissions by up to 21%

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APRIL 15, 2019

A lifecycle study by consultancy thinkstep, commissioned by SEALNG and SGMF, has found that greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of up to 21% are achievable now from LNG as a marine fuel, compared with current oil-based marine fuels, over the entire life-cycle from Well-to-Wake (WtW). —SEALNG Chairman Peter Keller.

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Emissions Mariner Trinidad Algeria

Roskill expects only 3.2% reduction in shipping emissions of spodumene concentrate by 2030; order of magnitude below IMO ambition

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Shipping emissions form a significant part of the commodity supply chain’s carbon footprint, particularly for those commodities reliant on the mass transport of low-grade ores and concentrates. Roskill has analyzed the trend in carbon intensity of shipping using spodumene concentrate as an example. Regulatory background.

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Emissions Australia Carbon 2008

PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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MAY 17, 2020

The entire life cycle of the passenger cars is taken into account, including the manufacture of the vehicles and the environmentally relevant emissions from driving. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Noise emissions [Person-Pascal/second].

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Mariner Climate Change DC Cars

Government of Canada to invest up to $30M to support development of first low-noise and low-emissions tanker

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AUGUST 31, 2019

The Government of Canada recognizes that marine species, including the Southern Resident killer whale, are impacted by underwater vessel noise. Working with Teekay provides access to private sector expertise and capital to deploy new technologies on low-emission and low-noise crude oil tankers operating in Canadian waters.

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Canada Emissions Mariner Oil

Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

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APRIL 8, 2019

—is establishing a Marine Center of Excellence (Marine CoE) dedicated to fuel cell marine applications at the company’s engineering, manufacturing and service facility in Hobro, Denmark. Reduction of pollutants and carbon emissions is a high priority for the marine industry and port cities.

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Mariner Europe Fuel Powered

Transport Canada contracts CNL to research clean energy technologies to decarbonize marine sector

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Transport Canada has awarded a contract to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, to develop an assessment tool to examine clean technologies that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the release of other pollutants from marine vessels.

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Mariner Canada Clean Cleaning

US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

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JUNE 15, 2013

The second ( DTMA-91-R-2013-0009 ) will award up to $500,000 for a comprehensive study on the issues associated with the bunkering (supplying a ship with fuel) of LNG for marine vessels. Vessel emission reduction pilot/demonstration project. Emissions data must be made available to MARAD and can be used publicly. Earlier post.).

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Mariner Emissions Alternative Fuels Gas

Marine Ecosystems Capture Carbon Emissions Equal to Near 50% of Emissions of Global Transport; UN Agencies Propose Blue Carbon Fund for Their Support

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

The report estimates that carbon emissions equal to half the annual emissions of the global transport sector are being captured and stored by marine ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses. Marine-living organisms range from plankton and bacteria to seagrasses, saltmarsh plants and mangrove forests.

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Mariner Carbon Emissions Climate Change

Neste charters two new lower-emission tankers from Terntank; methanol and sails

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APRIL 3, 2023

Neste has signed an agreement to charter two new lower-emission product tankers from Terntank. The innovative design and onboard emission reduction technologies will further reduce Neste’s environmental impact and emissions of shipping.

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Rolls-Royce introducing completely integrated MTU marine hybrid propulsion systems as of 2020

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The combination of diesel engines and electric motors, in addition to batteries, will offer our customers significant benefits in a variety of marine applications. —Knut Müller, Head of the Marine and Government Business at MTU. —Knut Müller, Head of the Marine and Government Business at MTU. In the case of.

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Mariner 2020 Hybrid 2000

ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Comparison of the potential reduction in emissions with the application of lower sulfur 0.5% While that report projected vessel activity, it did not explore the environmental impacts of increased shipping in terms of air emissions or the potential climate impacts from increases in short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon.

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Pollution Emissions Fuel Mariner

Applications now open for California $44.1M Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

CARB funding will be allocated towards the purchase of on-road zero-emission Class 8 trucks. CEC funding will support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and installation, and workforce training and development. Other costs associated with administrative and data collection tasks will be supported by either CARB or CEC.

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California Emissions Grant Transportation

Study measures the effect of regional change in clouds caused by ships’ emissions; masking GHG warming

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MARCH 25, 2020

This puffy line is not just exhaust from the engine, but a change in the clouds that’s caused by small airborne particles of pollution. Pollution from ships creates lines of clouds that can stretch hundreds of miles. The calculated concentration of cloud droplets without emissions along the shipping route (yellow line).

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Emissions Pollution 2003 Mariner

MAHLE Powertrain leading consortium to develop sustainable propulsion solutions for retrofit to high-performance marine vessels; MJI for hydrogen

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JANUARY 26, 2023

MAHLE Powertrain is leading a project to develop sustainable propulsion solutions to retrofit to high-performance marine vessels where battery and other electrified technologies may not prove practical.

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Mariner Hydrogen Cleaning Clean

Researchers present new explanation for the long-range transport of PAH pollutants

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NOVEMBER 17, 2012

When airborne particles (green) form before PAHs adhere, both the pollutants and particles dissipate quickly, as shown in the top row. But when the particles form in the presence of pollutants, which is what likely happens in nature, the longer-lasting particles enable the long-range transport of the pollutants (bottom).

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Pollution Transportation Range Escape

Australian shipping emissions identified

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AUGUST 31, 2012

Ship engine exhaust emissions make up more than a quarter of nitrogen oxide emissions generated in the Australian region according to a recently-published study by CSIRO and the Australian Maritime College in Launceston. Nitrogen oxide is a non-greenhouse gas, unlike similarly named nitrous oxide. Ian Galbally.

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Emissions Australia New Zealand Exhaust

EPA to award up to $5M to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-07 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports located in areas of poor air quality.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Clean Alternative

Coalition Files Suit Against EPA Over GHG Emissions from Ships, Aircraft and Non-road Engines

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JUNE 12, 2010

A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit challenging what it called the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) failure to address greenhouse gas emissions from ocean-going ships, aircraft and nonroad vehicles and engines used in industrial operations. These emissions are on track to triple over the next 20 years.

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EPA District of Columbia Emissions Engine

Port Of Long Beach clean air project receives $30.1M from DOT for zero-emissions cargo handling equipment

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

million grant from the US Department of Transportation to deploy the nation’s largest fleet of manually operated, zero-emissions cargo handling equipment at a single marine terminal. The Port of Long Beach received a $30.1-million Aerial photo of Long Beach Container Terminal with two Cosco vessels at berth. million grant from the U.S.

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Long Beach Clean Cleaning Emissions

CARB fines Del Monte $2M for violations of OGV at Berth regulation

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

The At-Berth Regulation is a critical tool for CARB to cut harmful toxic diesel emissions from ships docked in California ports, and we hope this penalty will send a message that violators will pay a hefty price if they fail to comply. The goal of CARB’s At-Berth Regulation is to reduce diesel emissions from ocean-going vessels (OGVs).

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Ozone Fleet Mariner Pollution

Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

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JANUARY 13, 2013

Comparison of Hg emissions in 2005 and 2010, by selected sector and region. Unintentional emission sectors: Coal burning, ferrous- and non-ferrous (Au, Cu, Hg, Pb, Zn) metal production, cement production. Intentional-use sectors: Disposal and incineration of product waste, cremation emissions, chlor-alkali industry.

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Mercury Emissions 2013 Global

Research shows clean fuel-use for ships off California coast extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution

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MAY 16, 2011

Data collected during a major 2010 state-federal atmospheric research project show that the first-in-the-nation regulation requiring ocean-going vessels to use clean fuel when near the California coast has been extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution from ships, according to the California Air Resources Board (ARB).

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Pollution California Clean Cleaning

US MARAD study finds marine use of natural gas substantially reduces some air pollutants and slightly reduces GHG emissions

ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

$27 million available for zero-emission trucks in California

GM takes 25% stake in Pure Watercraft to accelerate all-electric boating

Toshiba’s SCiB Li-ion battery system Japan’s first recognized compliant with ClassNK guidline for marine vessels

Study finds hybrid tugboat delivers significant reduction in criteria pollutant emissions compared to conventional version

MARAD to award up to $1.5M for projects for emission reductions from marine vessels

ABB, Hydrogène de France jointly to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels

Canada adopts stricter emissions standards for ships; further alignment with US on air emissions

T&E study finds cruise ships emitting 10x more SOx in Europe port cities than all Europe’s 260M cars

EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

EU research project IDEALFUEL seeks to develop marine low-sulfur heavy fuel oils from biomass; Bio-HFO

CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

New system for space-based, aerial and terrestrial monitoring of marine emissions

CARB approves first emissions reduction plans for three Southern California communities

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

UBC researchers find life-cycle GHG benefits of LNG in marine shipping only from high-pressure dual-fuel engines in ocean-going vessels

ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

Cummins MerCrusier and Volkswagen Partner on Tier 3 Marine Diesels

EPA to award up to $4M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from port fleets

European Council and Parliament agree to limit sulfur content of marine fuels to 0.5% for all ships by 2020

Lifecycle study finds LNG can reduce shipping GHG emissions by up to 21%

Roskill expects only 3.2% reduction in shipping emissions of spodumene concentrate by 2030; order of magnitude below IMO ambition

PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

Government of Canada to invest up to $30M to support development of first low-noise and low-emissions tanker

Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

Transport Canada contracts CNL to research clean energy technologies to decarbonize marine sector

US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

Marine Ecosystems Capture Carbon Emissions Equal to Near 50% of Emissions of Global Transport; UN Agencies Propose Blue Carbon Fund for Their Support

Neste charters two new lower-emission tankers from Terntank; methanol and sails

Rolls-Royce introducing completely integrated MTU marine hybrid propulsion systems as of 2020

ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

Applications now open for California $44.1M Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project

Study measures the effect of regional change in clouds caused by ships’ emissions; masking GHG warming

MAHLE Powertrain leading consortium to develop sustainable propulsion solutions for retrofit to high-performance marine vessels; MJI for hydrogen

Researchers present new explanation for the long-range transport of PAH pollutants

Australian shipping emissions identified

EPA to award up to $5M to reduce diesel emissions at ports

Coalition Files Suit Against EPA Over GHG Emissions from Ships, Aircraft and Non-road Engines

Port Of Long Beach clean air project receives $30.1M from DOT for zero-emissions cargo handling equipment

CARB fines Del Monte $2M for violations of OGV at Berth regulation

Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

Research shows clean fuel-use for ships off California coast extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution

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