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UN delegates reach agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters

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Delegates of the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) have finalized a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks.

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Canada refuses to permit seabed mining absent regulatory regime

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In April 2019, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced its new protection standard for new federal Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Canada is a member of the International Seabed Authority Council and is actively engaged in the negotiations on seabed mineral exploitation regulations.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. Earlier post.). A partial waiver, by its nature, necessarily will result in the misfueling of products not designed or tested for E-15 use.

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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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The work, published in the International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control , confirms earlier studies based on a greatly extended data basis. Weiß (2020) “Greenhouse gas emissions from marine decommissioned hydrocarbon wells: leakage detection, monitoring and mitigation strategies.” Böttner, C., Haeckel, M. Schmidt, C. Vielstädte, J.

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Japanese demonstration project begins for commercialization of vessels equipped with high-power fuel cells

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Project management, ship design and legal compliance. In 2018, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set a goal of halving GHG emissions from the international shipping sector by 2050 and reaching a target of zero as early as the end of this century. Application to vessels through new vessel design and development.

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Rolls-Royce and VTT Technical Research Centre partner to develop remote and autonomous ships

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Remotely operated ships are a key development project for Rolls-Royce Marine, and VTT is a reliable and innovative partner for the development of a smart ship concept. Rolls-Royce is also a founding member of the Finnish ecosystem for autonomous marine transport (DIMECC).

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N. Vard Group is part of NuProShip , a consortium of the Norwegian maritime authority, universities, shipbuilders, and shipping companies that aims to develop a Generation IV reactor for marine vessels. The industry now faces serious pressure to pick up the pace.