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GREEN4SEAlogQUARTERLY EDITION

ISSUE 08JULY - SEPTEMBER 2016ISSN: 2241-9799

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04 GREEN HIGHLIGHTS

ARTIcLES08 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards14 IMO MEPC 69 Outcome18 EU & IMO post-MRV developments

fUELS20 Carnival fined for breaching sulfur fuel regs20 Saving fuel on OSV21 Five tips on switching fuels in ECAs21 IBIA calls for industry wide co-operation post OW22 Distillate shortage concerns may be misguided22 Nanol proves fuel savings from lubricant

additive22 Facing the challenges of fuel switchover23 LNG, methanol to be the most promising

alternatives

EMISSIONS

24 ICS welcomes progress on CO2 reduction24 Nanostructured filters to reduce emissions25 WWL supports China’s new emission policy25 Panama Canal highlights Emission Reduction

Initiatives26 Shipping ‘must peak soon’ to achieve Paris goals26 IMO binding system approved for CO2 data

collection26 APL achieves carbon emissions reduction27 AkzoNobel announces first award of carbon

credits

BALLAST28 USCG issues BW practicability review 28 IBIA says BWM may benefit bunker tanker owners30 How BW technologies minimize OPEX30 Another country accedes to BWM Convention30 Measure supports BW dumping in US waterways

GREEN SHIPPING32 Study finds less of black carbon than expected in

oceans32 HME can only be discharged at Port Reception

Facilities33 Korea, Japan welcome the first methanol-

fuelled ocean-going vessel33 The future of oil and gas technology34 EU presents comprehensive Arctic strategy34 Mandatory system for collecting ships’ fuel

consumption data35 Interactive map shows when Paris Agreement

can take effect

TEcHNOLOGY36 MOL’s new tool results in 1.5% energy savings36 IMO Tier III compliant engine tested37 EU funds PPG fouling-protection system37 New hybrid ferry enters into service38 LNG ‘Hose-in-Hose’ Technology38 Project Forward presented at Posidonia38 MOL announces next-generation car carriers

“FLEXIE”

SUSTAINABILITY40 K Line provides books for children in S. Africa40 Report identifies sustainability in ship financing41 Report examines sustainable opportunities for

transport41 World’s most sustainable cruise ship to be

presented42 How UNGPS should be applied in the maritime

environment42 IMO promotes sustainable shipping at ITF

summit

44 GREEN REPORTS46 VIDEO REVIEW48 EVENTS cALENDAR

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After our successful participation at Posidonia 2016 with dedicated teams conducting video interviews with key industry stakeholders, available on GREEN4SEA and SAFETY4SEA channels, we are looking forward to participat-ing to SMM exhibition in September. Our heavy program for the second semester also includes the SAFETY4SEA Conference & Awards which is due on October 5th. We are currently on the agenda development so stay tuned on our websites for the final details and the first SAFETY4SEA award nominations and keep in mind that the online vote procedure will remain open until late September.

In this issue, we provide the coverage of the latest GREEN4SEA Conference which successfully concluded on early April attracting 950 delegates from 400 organizations. The inaugural presentation of the GREEN4SEA Awards took place at the closing of the forum within the scope of awarding industry’s green outstanding practices for Initiative, Excellence and Technology. Once again we congratulate the winners of the first GREEN4SEA awards as well as all short-listed nominees for their contribution to greener shipping.

On the agenda, MEPC 69 met in early April adopting a mandatory system for collecting ships’ fuel consump-tion data. MEPC also welcomed the Paris Agreement and now the industry is focusing on global and equal emissions reduction measures for application to all ships. MRV Regulation is on the spotlight as the industry is getting prepared for compliance.

Trust that you enjoy this issue and stay tuned at www.green4sea.com for all the latest updates. We look forward welcoming you to either Eugenides Foundation for the SAFETY4SEA Conference & Awards or at SMM exhibition that we will attend!

Apostolos BelokasFounder & Managing Editor, GREEN4SEA

[email protected] Apostolos Belokas @ApoBelokas

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The 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards successfully concluded on Wednesday 6th of April in Eugenides Foundation, Athens attracting 950 delegates from 20 countries representing a total of 400 organizations. (Story p.8)

Stay updated at www.GREEN4SEA.com

GREEN4SEA successfully held Lay Up event on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 in Piraeus, attracting 350 delegates from the vibrant Hellenic ship management community.

IMO announced that Peru has acceded to the BWM Convention. This brings the number of States party to 51, representing 34.87% of the world’s merchant fleet tonnage.

Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas and RasGas celebrated the loading of the 10,000th liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Ras Laffan Port on May 2016. The LNG cargo was loaded on board the Q-Max LNG carrier “Mozah,” which is able to load a full cargo of 260,000 cubic meters of LNG.

HHI, Wärtsilä, MAN Diesel & Turbo and CMM jointly incorporate for the design of a state-of-the-art next generation LPG carrier.

Posidonia 2016 held in Athens, Greece, 6-10 June with more than 1,800 exhibitors from 89 countries. SAFETY4SEA participated actively as an exhibitor with 12 persons dedicated team and 120 video interviews available on YouTube channel.

’We have opened the Arctic Gate to deliver Yamal oil to European consumers via the Northern Sea Route all year round,” said Alexey Miller, Chairman, Gazprom in an event marking the first cargo of Yamal oil shipped from Arctic oil loading terminal, Vorota Arktiki

Neda Maritime Agency has become the world’s first ship owner to be awarded carbon credits through AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business. The carbon credits were accrued by the tanker vessel Argenta, which was converted from a biocidal antifouling system to a premium, biocide-free advanced hull coating.

IMO won the best Portfolio Solution Award for the “Glo-X” partnerships model which embraces two separate projects -GloBallast and GloMEEP.

MOL has reached formal agreement toward conclusion of a charter contract for Uruguay LNG FSRU project which is currently under construction at Daewoo, South Korea. It will be equipped with the largest LNG storage tank (263,000m3)

Coast Guard’s new Science and Technology Innovation Center opened its doors. The center will develop prototypes and modifications from existing commercial, off-the-shelf technology and host technology capability demonstrations to counter hazards to navigation at sea.

Further organisations became incentive providers of Green Award including DNV GL, Alhpatron and SetelHellas. Also, Liberia became the first flag state to participate in the Green Award programme and Ecoslops (photo) will provide a 25% discount to all Green Award certified ships.

PETRONAS has selected Jotun’s coating to reduce CO2 emissions by 10%.

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IMO adopted Fuel Consumption Reporting Rule during MEPC 69. Flag states will be now required to transfer fuel consumption (and CO2 emissions) data to an IMO Ship Fuel Consumption Database.

China COSCO Shipping’s container vessel Andronikos won the draw for the first transit through the Expanded Panama Canal during the waterway’s inauguration on Sunday, June 26. Qatargas, Shell and UASC have signed

a MOU to explore the development of LNG as a marine fuel in the Middle East region.

On April 2016, Winterthur Gas & Diesel together with Doosan Engine Co., Ltd demonstrated the first low-speed low-pressure Wärtsilä 6-cylinder X62DF (W6X62DF) engine for a commercial application.

Rolls-Royce has unveiled its vision of the land-based control centers to remotely monitor and control the unmanned ships of the future

Captain Jacek Polak successfully delivered Teekay’s very first MEGI-Type LNG carrier. The Creole Spirit was delivered to Cheniere Marketing

Lloyd’s Register and Keppel collaborate to develop advanced numerical simulation capabilities, using high performance computing, to predict semi-submersible behaviour in waves.

Maarten Wetselaar, Integrated Gas Director, Shell argues that the LNG industry will only fulfil its long-term potential by coming together to ensure the competiveness of gas and bring down its cost; The industry also needs to call on governments to recognize the benefits of gas through the policies they make.

LISCR chief said ‘’integrity is essential to success and safety in shipping’’ addressing the CMA Shipping 2016meeting in Stamford, Connecticut,

Captain M Segar, MPA’s Assistant CEO, said the oil spill response efforts come as part of its wider environmental goals. MPA Singapore under is currently looking to fund the research and development of drone technology to tackle bunker spills.

MOL anounced that its newly established LNG carrier management company, MOLLNG (Asia) has begun ship management operations with its first vessel

Port of Hueneme puts final touches on shore power project which allows three ships to simultaneously access shore power. Anticipated reductions include a 92% reduction in PM, 98% reduction in NOx, and a 55% reduction in GHG.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon poses with three of the speakers who addressed the opening segment of the Paris Climate Agreement Signing ceremony.

Namepa has received grant for its project on fighting marine debris.The project will be implemented along the Connecticut Coastline.

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2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards The 2016 GREEN4SEA Confer-ence & Awards, a PRO BONO event, successfully concluded on Wednesday 6th of April 2016 in Eugenides Foundation Athens attracting 950 delegates from 20 countries representing a total of 400 organizations.

Six panels of 25 global experts focused on green shipping issues and latest developments regard-ing the Ballast Water Manage-ment, Energy Efficiency, MRV Reg-ulation for the shipping emissions and also discussed about the cur-rent fuel challenges to meet future requirements and the benefits of using gas as a fuel.

The event organized by SQE-MARINE and sponsored by Eco-chlor, ERMA FIRST ESK Engi-neering, Panasia Co Ltd, Schnei-der Electric, Verifavia Shipping as the lead sponsors and SKAI in the media for the event coverage. Other sponsors included: ABS, AirLife, ALBA Graduate Busi-ness School, Arcadia Shipman-agement, Bureau Veritas, Capi-tal Ship Management Corp, CR Ocean Engineering, DNV GL, Dorian LPG, Du Pont, EPE, GTT, Kyklades Maritime Corporation, LAROS, Lloyd’s Register, RISK-4SEA, Seamar Management, SQE Academy, Transmar Ship-ping, UK P&I Club and Wärtsilä

The event supported by the Association of Passenger Ship-ping Companies, Chios Marine Club, ECOMASYN, EENMA, EΛΙΝΤ, Hellenic Shipbrokers Association, HEMEXPO, Piraeus Marine Club, University of the Aegean, WIMA, WISTA Hellas and Yacht Club of Greece.

The inaugural presentation of the GREEN4SEA Awards took place at the closing of the forum within the scope of awarding industry’s green outstanding practices for Initiative, Excellence and Technology. The winners of the 2016 GREEN4SEA Awards are: Green Award Foundation for the Initiative Award, Capital Shipmanagement Corp for the Excellence Award and ERMA First ESK Engineering for the Technol-ogy Award.

Green Award Foundation was nominated for the GREEN4SEA Initiative Award for its contribu-tion to initiatives fostering envi-ronmental sustainability for the shipping industry. The company has provided incentives to attract quality and green ships by its Green Award Scheme which cer-tifies ship managers and vessels that go beyond the international conventions and legislation in terms of ship lay-out and equip-ment, quality of operations and management. Other short-listed nominees for this category were: Blue World, International Windship

Association, Poseidon Med and Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel.

Accepting the award on behalf of the organization Captain Dimi-tris Mattheou, Chairman, stated “ We are grateful to all those voted in favor of Green Award as we try our best to connect the indus-try stakeholders striving beyond statutory requirements. Green Award is providing a platform for the industry-wide Corporate Social Responsibility for all Ship managers, ports, maritime service providers and charterers to work together for the benefit of safety,

quality and environmental excel-lence. The collaboration between these stakeholders is what makes Green Award a special initiative.”

Mr Jan Fransen, Executive Director of Green Award added “Green Award indeed has become what it is now due to efforts and cooperation of all its participants. We certify ships and ship manag-ers with outstanding performance having aside the support of our incentive providers: ports and maritime service companies that make it all possible. Their rewards and incentives provide the moti-vation to strive for excellence. We would like to thank all those voting in our favor, their support is what helps us to address new challenges.”

Capital Ship Management Corporation (Capital) was nomi-nated for the GREEN4SEA Excel-lence Award for demonstrating environmental excellence and performance above average. Cap-ital distinguished for her strategy with a focus on environmental performance. The company has also launched a joint project with

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last two, though, will increase the total power consumption. The basic discharge standard is the same for IMO and USCG, but, there are differences in other sectors, such as, in the tests procedures, both for the land tests and the shipboard tests. Also, USCG has a separate test for brackish and fresh water species. The tests require lower salinities than IMO as well as tests in fresh water. • Katie Weaver, Ecochlor described the process ‘’Towards USCG Type Approval’’ by using her company’s example. She said that Ecoclor’s ballast water treatment system (BWTS) uses a two-step process to treat ballast water – filtration followed by disinfection with the well-known biocide, chlorine dioxide. The system’s effectiveness is not impaired by variations in salinity, temperature, turbidity, organics, and vibration, which can impact other treat-ment options. In March, Ecochlor BWTS completed testing for USCG Type Approval. After review by the independent lab, a Letter of Rec-ommendation will be sent to the USCG and the Ecochlor team will prepare and submit a USCG Type Approval application.• Paul Jinhwa Kim, PANASIA pro-vided an analysis of their ‘’study for higher disinfection efficacy of Ultra Violet technology’’. He explained that PANASIA’s research on higher disinfection efficacy of Ultra Violet unit resulted in the development of MEGA UV unit, the world’s largest UV sterilizing unit made by PANASIA’s in-house technology. • Craig Patrick, Wartsila Envi-ronmental services gave a pre-sentation on ‘’Ballast Retrofit: the Engineering Challenge’’. With the market maturing quickly, opera-tional support and operational costs will quickly become a key element of the ballast technology market. He explained how we may ensure certainty over the BWMS

Operational Costs. He said that by utilising well proven models including condition monitoring, remote monitoring and perfor-mance based support we may

acquire the most effective end to end product for the future of the BWMS market.

Panel No.3Energy Efficiency• Zois Dagkaris, EURONAV Ship Management (Hellas) presented ‘’Energy Efficiency Initiatives’’. He stated that fuel efficiency is important to save cost, improve your position on the charter market and benefit the environ-ment. Regulation and bunker prices have been always key driv-ers for energy efficiency. The ship managers have to take decisions on energy and air emission man-agement strategy considering the charter market/operation profile, bunker prices, regulations and new technologies/services; all of these parameters are very unstable and change constantly. The big question is: which mea-sures are resilient against these constant changes & which mea-sures are worth implementing (cost and time to evaluate what works/what not). Key success fac-tors supporting this decision are testing of pilot measures, trans-parency/monitoring needed, commitment/capabilities of staff,

crew and top management com-mitment. • Serafeim Katsikas, LAROS explained The key role of Informa-tion Intelligence towards Greener

Vessels Operation’’. He referred to the Green Vessel Operation which is a concept that includes the implementation of more environ-mental friendly technologies and the optimization of the vessel effi-ciency, maintenance and opera-tion. He said the big challenge for the management of a Maritime Company is the transition to the

modern ship management in the most optimum way, exploiting the new technologies and advised the implementation of Data Driven Decision Management is a key to succeed it.• Konstantinos Kanellakis, Schneider Electric gave a pre-sentation on ‘’Smart panels and

energy audits: Optimize the elec-trical consumption of a vessel’’ in which he covered the energy sav-ings potential for a vessel’s electri-cal consumption. He referred to the technological tools available today to monitor, analyse data and create reports to help with decision-making on energy effi-ciency actions. He highlighted how important is to monitor in real time the vessel’s operation to avoid issues which may be critical for the electrical installation and key applications and conclude his presentation by stating the most usual applications on board the vessels, which offer high potential for energy efficiency with a fast return on investment.• Dimitrios V. Lyridis, NTUA analysed the issue of ‘’Ships and Ports Electrification’’. He said that both EU and IMO policy in mari-time transportation aim at more efficient use of resources, i.e. the development and/or exploita-tion of energy sources in a way that the environmental impact is minimized or completely elimi-nated. This is especially important

in ports where, for various reasons, emissions (not only greenhouse gases) are more harmful and which, due to the globalization and the evolution of international trade, have become key drivers of the economic development of several countries. But it is also true for vessel routes of very small

LR and DSME to examine LNG as a fuel and its use on an ultra-large containership design. Other nominees for this category were: Antipollution, Blue Water, Marstal Navigationsskole and Panos Zach-ariadis.

Accepting the award on behalf of Capital Ship Management Cor-poration, Niki Kalogiratou, Chief Communications Officer stated “It is a great honor for us to receive this award and we would like to thank all those voted in our favor. This award reflects the ongoing efforts of our people onboard vessels, as well as the Company’s long term commitment to safety and environmental excellence standards.”

ERMA FIRST was nominated for the GREEN4SEA Technology

Award for providing significant technological achievement in the industry. ERMA FIRST has offered a new generation ballast water treatment system, the ‘ERMA FIRST FIT’ which uses a 40 microns auto-matic backwashing screen filter with a significant small footprint and modular design. Other short-listed nominees for this category were: Arista & DeltaMarin, Clean Marine, Hullvane and Thordon Bearings

Accepting the award on behalf of the company Konstantinos Stampedakis, Managing Direc-tor of ERMA FIRST stated “This

award is the result of ERMA FIRST’s consistency. Focusing on the development and design of BWTS, we have developed a unique technology and not a collection of bits and pieces of equipment. Secondly, we have launched a product ready for shipboard installation and not just a concept. Lastly, it is a result of technology superiority. ERMA FIRST is a Greek company competing on an inter-national environment. Thanks to the Greek ship-owners but also the engineers who act like consul-tants in the continuous optimiza-tion of our system.”

During his welcome address Apostolos Belokas, Founder and Managing Editor of GREEN4SEA, as the Forum Chairman, outlined the objectives of this PRO BONO

event, including fostering Sus-tainability and promoting Best Practices for a greener shipping industry. Presentations were given in six panels as follows:

Panel No. 1Green Shipping Perspectives• Apostolos Belokas, Founder & Managing Editor GREEN4SEA opened the conference present-ing an ‘’Overview of Environmen-tal Challenges’’ focusing on the uncertainties surrounding the implementation of future legis-lation on Ballast Water Manage-

ment, Energy Efficiency, Air Emis-sions and EU MRV, and current and future fuel options. Given the cur-rent state of the market and the future uncertainties he urged the delegated to increase awareness and prepare for the forthcoming developments.• Jan Fransen, Green Award Foundation focused on efforts ‘’Towards Sustainable Shipping’. He noted that climate change is a major concern today, however proper international maritime reg-ulations are developing slowly in order to make shipping safer and cleaner. Therefore, taking respon-sibility and strong stakeholder col-laboration will speed up towards sustainable shipping. Shipping companies are motivated to be proactive by marine service pro-viders and ports that will provide incentives to these shipping companies. He recommended a Joint Maritime Corporate Social Responsibility with Green Award as a platform. • J. (Rob) Witte, DGMR advised how to reduce ‘’Noise in Ports’’. He explained that moored seago-ing vessels produce sound that can be perceived as annoying by residents living near harbours. The number of complaints in the Rotterdam Port Area is on aver-age 250/year on this subject. The noise stems from the auxiliary engines, reefers on the decks, etc. Because of the growing awareness on this subject and the difficulties to tackle this problem (not legis-lated, foreign ground, large variety of ships) it is suggested to start an international project to determine the various aspects of noise from moored ships. He said that the aim of the project is to provide more knowledge on noise sources, the effects of it, ways to reduce ship noise and propose a system to be able to judge a ship on the pro-duction of noise when moored.• Panagiotis G. Zachariouda-kis, Europa Venture gave a

presentation on ‘’Shortsea Fleet Renewal : The Green Compliance & Financing perspective’’ . He stated that the shipping industry is currently facing a toxic cock-tail; the ever increasing need for significant investments on infra-structure and at the same time a constantly dropping route of the prices in the shipping markets. Therefore, Europa Venture (EV) has been established to act as a multi-financing platform for the green compliance with the EC and IMO regulations. One of the primary roles of EV is to focus on the renewal of Short Sea Fleet of South Europe through a highly innovative project, the so called “EUROPA SHIP” Plan (ESP), devel-oped based on an initiative of the Hellenic Short Sea Ship-owners Association

Panel No.2Ballast Water Management• Alec Kyrle-Pope, Thomas Miller (Hellas) referred to the ‘’Ballast Water Management Con-vention – The P&I dimension’’. He provided an overview of recent developments, both IMO and US and an analysis of current regula-tory gaps. He discussed the pos-sible scope for third party liabili-ties and coverage issues to arise. The aim of his presentation was to update industry participants and raise awareness of practical and compliance issues for the coming year and likely ratification of the convention within 2016.• Leif Eric Caspersen, ERMA FIRST gave a presentation on the ‘’BWMC ratification & USCG Type Approval’’. He noted that several makers have already started test-ing for the USCG Type Approval and got aborted as changes needed to be made to their sys-tems. He said the most common changes are finer filtration, higher oxidant levels for systems using electrolysis and more exposure of UV radiation to the species. The

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or Scrubbers. The presentation addressed the effect of fuel pric-ing and shows the impact on the industry. With each day costing millions to the shipping industry, is waiting the correct decision? Details about scrubbing design and installation were discussed in order to demystifying the concept. The presentation aimed at provid-ing up to date information about the regulations, the scrubber design and its uptake around the globe. Demystifying the scrubber option will help interested ship-owners more accurately evaluate the available options to arrive at an optimum solution for their fleet.• Andrea Carli, Air life SRL gave a presentation on ‘’Using Selective Catalytic Reduction to comply with NOX Tier III’’. He reminded that for areas designated as NOx Emission Control Areas, new ships will need to meet the standards of Tier III, a reduction of 80% com-pared to Tier I standards. IMO MARPOL Annex VI imposes man-datory standards for the emissions of new build engines, according to which Tiers I, II, III were set. Airlife’s selective catalytic reduction sys-tem effectively removes 90% of NOx emitted from the exhaust gas of a ship and also the emission of carbon monoxide and other hydrocarbons in compliance with the IMO MARPOL Annex VI. • Dimitrios Tsalapatis, COSTA-MARE Shipping analysed the ‘’NOX Tier III Considerations from the ship manager perspective’’. He said that adopting a limited speed for the ECA areas for Tier III will be possible of applying a reduced Tier III application on engines limited in power output by ECA sailing. In mean time other possibilities and less polluted as NECA tuning or separate water injection or water emulsification or combination of the proved systems as EGR or SCR can be selected. He concluded that the overall efficiency will be better and the absolute level of

emission will be minimized simul-taneous that the APEX and OPEX for the shipping companies will be considerable lower.

Panel No.6 Gas as a Fuel• Victor Alessandrini, GTT referred to the ‘’Innovative solu-tions for LNG fueled commercial ships’’. The presentation showed how GTT is adapting its technol-ogy to the “LNG fuel marine” seg-

ment through four main exam-ples: i. The concrete example of the 2,200m3 bunker barge under fabrication in the US ii. Membrane industrialization scheme adapted to LNG fuel shipping industry iii. GTT is upgrading membrane tank pressure design to 2barg with minimum impacts to man-age pressure issues as part of BOG management iv. how GTT mem-brane technology provides vol-

ume efficiency. • George Dimopoulos, DNV GL Maritime presented ways for ‘’Developing & Operating Better LNG Ships’’. He stated that future and emerging trades, markets, export facilities as well as propul-sion technologies call for innova-tion in LNG carrier ship design. He presented the results of the LNGreen joint development proj-ect between DNVGL, Gaslog, GTT and Hyundai Heavy Industries that

developed an LNG carrier concept with significantly improved effi-ciency by more than 8%, within the bounds of today’s technology, ready to be ordered and built.• Antonis Trakakis, Arista Ship-ping discussed the ‘’Ship Manager Considerations for a practical LNG Bulk Carrier Design’’. He referred to the Project Forward, launched between Arista Shipping and ABS in 2013 and expanded with the

entry of GTT and Deltamarin in 2015. Its objective is the applica-tion of LNG on bulk carrier vessels, for the purpose of meeting all current and forthcoming environ-mental regulations. The analysis carried out yielded as outcome of the project an application with LNG membrane tanks fitted in the hull and 4 stroke engines. He said that CAPEX-OPEX analysis seen through different price scenaria of LNG and 0.5 % sulfur fuel give very positive results with very short payback periods• John Kokarakis, Bureau Veri-tas presented the ‘’Green FSRU for the future’’. He explained that FSRUs constitute the last link in the LNG chain. They are floating terminals delivering natural gas. Their unique features are the high pressure pumps and vaporizer clusters. There are various types of vaporizers, whose selection is a strong function of the installa-tion location and the surrounding infrastructure. Utilization of vari-ous options for heating the LNG can lead to green heating-power-plants of very high efficiency given the cryogenic temperatures. Fuel economy is achieved by retriev-ing part of the heating energy. Compliance with existing green/environmental regulations is dem-onstrated in the Environmental Impact Assessment Manual.

All sessions ended with a round table discussion and exchange with the audience.

Finally Apostolos Belokas, Forum Chairman, thanked the delegates for their participation, the sponsors for their support and the speakers for their excellent pre-sentations and also the organizing team of the event for their contri-bution towards forum objectives. Mr Belokas also congratulated all winners and short-listed nominees of the GREEN4SEA Awards for their contribution to a greener indus-try. Explore more at http://goo.gl/KQAtml

distances. He explained that the electrification of ports and such vessels answers this problem by encouraging and supporting the investment in science and tech-nology in smart grids and in cold ironing technologies and in elec-tric or hybrid propulsion.

Panel No.4Emissions MRV• Julien Dufour, Verifavia Ship-ping provided an update on ‘’EU Shipping MRV Regulation’’. He reminded to the audience that MRV Regulation 2015/757 came into force on 1st July 2015 and shipping companies operating in the EU have until 2017 to pre-pare plans to monitor and report their carbon emissions. From 2018 onwards, ships over 5,000 gross tonnage calling at EU ports must collect and submit verified annual data on CO2 emissions. They will also be required to carry a Docu-ment of Compliance issued by an accredited MRV verifier.• Anastasia Kouvertari, Hellenic Lloyd’s S.A. referred to ‘’LR- Under-standing MRV’’ which is a short practical guide to implementing Monitoring, Reporting and Veri-fication. She addressed the main axes of the EU Regulation as well as the areas that remain to be clarified. She discussed both the monitoring and the verification aspect within a pragmatic and practical context that builds upon existing understanding of the shipping industry in the lowest administrative way possible. She said that standard practices on fuel consumption monitoring and alignment with systems like ISO 50001, ISM and SEEMP are key to compliance, overlooking potential future challenges stemming from a global ship GHG data collection scheme.• Stamatis Fradelos, ABS gave a presentation on ‘’EU MRV Future Challenges’’. He said that there are various factors that can lead to

inaccuracies in fuel measurement and subsequently in emissions reporting inconsistency. There-fore, ship operators would need to undertake due diligence to ensure the highest achievable accuracy and transparency. He advised they would need to take respon-sibility for the quality assurance of the measurement equipment, the consistency of the measurement methods and the competence of the involved personnel, while ensuring the data are collected, compiled, calculated and stored (data flow) in a transparent way. • Panos Zachariadis, Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management ana-lysed ‘’the ship manager perspec-tive towards EU MRV and future MBMs’’ . He stated that MRV will be another cumbersome, bureau-cratic, time consuming and costly regulation for operators, crews and administrations, with very dubious results. He also said that in reality it is unnecessary as most of its intended collection of infor-mation (e.g. fuel consumption of various ship types) is already known from prior studies such as the IMO GHG studies, while its other objective, indexing the effi-

ciency of ships using operational indices, is an exercise in futility. Such indices (of the EEOI form and its hybrids) show no convergence, and are irrelevant in identifying individual ship’s operational effi-

ciencies. He suggested that CO2 reduction goals could be easily and simply achieved by a univer-sal bunker tax.• Sotiris Raptis, Transport & Environment presented the ‘’EU & IMO post-MRV developments’’. He said that despite having escaped an explicit reference, the Paris Agreement creates a whole new political environment for ship-ping. All countries are now legally bound by an ambitious long-term goal to pursue efforts to limit a temperature increase well below 2°C. The scale of the discrepancy between targets commensurate with global climate change objec-

tives and the industry’s projected emissions scenarios is so large, that shipping urgently requires a CO2 target. This objective needs to be pursued through the appro-priate regulatory bodies, the IMO

and the EU. The ETS with a Mari-time Climate Fund as a parallel mechanism established under the ETS Directive would cover all EU-related emissions which are monitored and reported under the existing EU MRV system

Panel No.5Current fuel challenges to meet future requirements• Marco Dierico, DuPont anal-ysed how to ensure ‘’full opera-tional flexibility with the most affordable fuel oil’’. He said that the path to a drastic reduction of Sox emissions from ships is set with a target of a global limit to be implemented within 2025, but with challenging intermediate steps. The benefits of installing an exhaust gas cleaning system can be summarized as follow: Opera-tors can burn the most affordable fuel available in the market; Great fuel cost savings up to 3 M$ per year; No operational limits in ECA; Investment can be easily financed; R.O.I ranges between 1.5 and 2.5 years including installation costs; Short delivery time approx. 6 months• Nicholas Confuorto, CR Ocean Engineering presented the ‘’ECA Requirements and the choices we make’’. Many shipowners/operators are faced with having to decide between switching to a low sulfur fuel or embracing alternate solutions such as LNG

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IMO MEPC 69 met from 18 to 22 April 2016 in London where key environmental is-sues discussed and agreed.

Mandatory system for collecting ships’ fuel consumption data The MEPC approved manda-tory requirements for ships to record and report data on their fuel consumption together with additional data on proxies for the “transport work” undertaken by the ship. The mandatory data collection system is intended to be the first step in a three-step process in which analysis of the data collected would provide the basis for an objective, transpar-ent and inclusive policy debate in the MEPC. This would allow a decision to be made on whether any further measures are needed to enhance energy efficiency and address greenhouse gas emis-sions from international shipping. If so, proposed policy options would then be considered.

Reduction of GHG emissions from shipsThe MEPC welcomed the Paris Agreement under the UNFCCC and recognized the role of IMO in mitigating the impact of GHG emissions from international shipping. Following a wide-rang-ing discussion on future work to further address greenhouse gas emissions from ships, the Committee agreed to establish a working group at MEPC 70 for an in-depth debate on how to prog-ress the matter.

Adoption of amendments to MARPOL The MEPC adopted amendments to MARPOL and the NOX Techni-cal Code 2008, with expected

entry into force on 1 September 2017:● amendments to MARPOL

Annex II, appendix I, related to the revised GESAMP haz-ard evaluation procedure;

● amendments to MARPOL Annex IV relating to the dates for implementation of the dis-charge requirements for pas-senger ships while in a special area, i.e. not before 1 June 2019 for new passenger ships and not before 1 June 2021 for existing passenger ships;

● amendments to MARPOL Annex VI regarding record requirements for operational compliance with NOX Tier III emission control areas;

● amendments to the NOX Technical Code 2008 to facilitate the testing of gas-fuelled engines and dual fuel engines;

Establishment of effective dates for the Baltic Sea Special AreaThe MEPC agreed to establish the effective dates for the applica-tion of the Baltic Sea Special Area under MARPOL Annex IV (Preven-tion of pollution by sewage from ships). In the special area, the dis-charge of sewage from passenger ships will generally be prohibited unless the ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant that meets the applicable additional effluent standards for nitrogen and phosphorus in accordance with the 2012 Guide-lines on implementation of efflu-ent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment .

The dates are: for new pas-senger ships, on 1 June 2019; for existing passenger ships other than those specified below, on 1 June 2021; and for existing pas-senger ships en route directly to

or from a port located outside the special area and to or from a port located east of longitude 28˚10’ E within the special area that do not make any other port calls within the special area, on 1 June 2023.

Implementation of the BWM Convention The MEPC noted that the BWM Convention is very close to reach-ing its entry into force criteria and welcomed the efforts being made by a number of States to ratify the treaty in the near future. The MEPC approved draft amend-ments to regulation B-3 of the Convention relating to the time scale for implementation of the requirements, to be held in abey-ance and circulated on entry into force of the BWM Convention for subsequent adoption. The Com-mittee granted Final Approval to three further ballast water man-

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agement systems that make use of active substances. The Commit-tee noted that the total number of type-approved systems is cur-rently 65.Meanwhile, the corre-spondence group on the review of the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management sys-tems (G8) was re-established to continue its work.

Designation of Philippines Tub-bataha Reefs as a Particularly Sensitive Sea AreaThe MEPC approved, in principle, the designation of the marine area known as the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, located between the islands of the Philippines and North Borneo, as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA), in order to provide special protection from international shipping. This ecolog-ically important sea area is already on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Philippines is expected to submit its proposal for an “Area To Be Avoided” (ATBA) for all ships of 150 GT and above in the proposed PSSA to the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue (NCSR), for adoption by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC). The PSSA could then be formally designated by MEPC 71 in spring 2017.

Energy efficiency of interna-tional shipping The EEDI for new ships and asso-ciated operational energy-effi-ciency measures for existing ships became mandatory in 2013, with the entry into force of relevant amendments to MARPOL Annex VI. The regulations require IMO to review the status of technologi-cal developments and, if proven necessary, amend the time peri-ods and the EEDI reference line parameters for relevant ship types and reduction rates.

Data received by the IMO Sec-retariat identifies that so far nearly 1,200 ships have been certified as

complying with the new energy-efficiency design standards.

The MEPC considered an interim report of its correspon-dence group reviewing the status of technological developments relevant to implementing Phase 2 of the EEDI regulations. Follow-ing consideration, the Committee instructed the group to continue considering the status of tech-nological developments for ro-ro cargo ships and ro-ro passenger ships and to make recommenda-tions to MEPC 70 on whether the time periods, the EEDI reference line parameters for relevant ship types and the reduction rates (in regulation 21 of MRPOL Annex VI) should be retained or, if proven necessary, amended.

Fuel oil quality The report of a correspondence group established to consider possible quality-control measures

prior to fuel oil being delivered to a ship was considered by the MEPC. Following discussion, the Committee encouraged the fuel oil supply industry to develop draft best practice for fuel oil pro-viders and submit this best prac-tice to the Committee for consid-eration at a future session.

The Committee also agreed that best practice for fuel oil purchasers/users and Member States/coastal States should be developed and instructed the correspondence group to con-tinue its work on this guidance. The Committee decided not to continue its consideration of the adequacy of the current legal framework in MARPOL Annex VI.

Decision on sulphur limit to take place at MEPC 70The MEPC agreed in principle to take a decision at MEPC 70 on the implementation date for the

global 0.50% m/m sulphur cap for fuel oil, based on the outcome of a review which is due to be submit-ted to that session. The MARPOL regulation limiting sulphur oxide emissions from ships provides for a 0.50% global cap to be imple-mented on 1 January 2020, but also requires a review of the avail-ability of the required fuel oil to be carried out and concluded by 2018. Depending on the outcome of the review, the implementation date could be deferred to 1 Janu-ary 2025. A Steering Committee consisting of 13 Member States, one intergovernmental organi-zation and six international non-governmental organizations is overseeing the review.

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EU & IMO post-MRV developmentsBy Sotiris Raptis, Policy Officer, Transport & Environment

The Paris Agreement was the big news of last year. All the nations of the world, developed and

developing countries, agreed on the need that measures need to be introduced to halt the increase of the global average temperature well below two degrees above pre-industrial levels; also to pur-sue efforts to limit a temperature increase 1.5 degrees above pre-in-dustrial levels. They also commit-ted to aim to reach global picking of greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and to under-take rapid reductions thereafter. This agreement covers all sectors of the economy.

Shipping have escaped an explicit reference in the Paris deal, although the emissions from the shipping are the elephant in the room, in the climate room. Ship-ping emissions’ increase could also jeopardize the efforts of other sectors of the economy making it all but impossible to keep global warming well below two degrees. The fact is that the emissions from international maritime transport have grown by 70% since 1990. Compared to country emissions, maritime transport ranks between Germany and Japan. The 3rd IMO greenhouse gas study found that the CO2 emissions will increase up to 250% by 2050.

The 1.5/2 degrees warming limit agreed in Paris will be impos-sible to meet, unless the EU and the IMO introduce measures to cut shipping emissions as soon as possible. It is quite striking if you

step strategy on shipping emis-sions in 2013 that a proposal on an emissions reduction target and a market-based measure would follow the adoption of the MRV.

Shipping is currently the only sector, the only transport mode in Europe, not contributing to EU’s climate targets. What we propose in the revision of the EU ETS is a port-based and flag neutral sys-tem covering emissions reported under the EU MRV. In principle, ship operators, shipping compa-nies will be subject to the EU ETS rules. But at the same time -and this is an essential element of our proposal-, ship operators will be able to opt out and contribute to a Climate Fund. What is also essential element of this proposal is that part of the revenue of the Fund will finance innovation and R&D investments in the sector.

Now, the real question is how to decarbonize the sector. Not if, but how. Many people argue that it is necessary to promote electri-fication of the sector. But how will this happen when there is no reg-ulation and no mandatory target in place? The sector needs more investments in R&D.

If we want to draw some les-sons how regulation incentivized the uptake of new technologies,

week of the negotiations. The ref-erence to shipping and aviation was dropped just a couple of days before the final conclusion of the agreement. The fact that shipping wasn’t named in the agreement and the potential introduction of measures at EU level in the con-text of the new climate legislation played a significant role in incen-

ute to the fight against climate change and at the same time incentivize new technologies and promote competitiveness of the sector.

compare these two tables below, which indicate the level of dis-crepancy between the range of expected increase in greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and the steep cuts, which are neces-sary to meet the 1.5/2 degrees objective.

Shipping was in the draft Paris deal until the second and last

we can at other sectors such as the car industry; innovative tech-nology started advancing when the EU and other countries put in place regulation to reduce emis-sions from cars. Now we see on the streets of our cities electric cars. It is necessary for the sec-tor to make serious investments to boost the uptake of innova-tive technologies. A recent study found that the only global mea-sure in place, the design efficiency standards for new ships (EEDI) are not stimulating the uptake of new technologies or driving effi-ciency improvements. Since 2013 newly-built ships subject to the EEDI have performed much the same as those ships not covered by the EEDI.

Recent efficiency gains are part of recognized historical trend for ship design efficiency to fluctu-ate according economic cycles and fuel prices. All the EEDI regu-lation may do is prevent a rever-sion to the worst designs of the past. But, it does not encourage the uptake of new technologies. New technologies are key for the fight against climate change and also for the competitiveness of the sector. That’s why meaningful regulation is necessary. Emissions reduction targets can contrib-

tivizing interesting moves in the run-up to IMO MEPC 69. ICS in its submission to MEPC 69 high-lighted that “the message from the UNFCCC Conference (COP 21) and the Paris Agreement is clear. All sectors of the global economy are now expected to determine how they can reach peak CO2 emissions as soon as possible before eventually decarbonizing completely”.

The main body representing the industry internationally, ICS, recognized for the first time the need to reduce shipping emis-sions. It is a remarkable shift from the position that shipping is part of the solution to the problem of climate change. ICS also sup-ported the development of an intended IMO determined contri-bution on CO2 reduction for the shipping sector as a whole taking account of the Paris Agreement.

Another relevant paper in MEPC 69 was a joint submission by developed and developing countries, the Marshall Islands, France, Morocco, Germany, Bel-gium and the Solomon Islands, which supported the develop-ment of a concrete work plan to define international shipping’s fair share contribution to emissions reduction.

However, apart from these interesting developments, it is necessary to see now a concrete work plan and the introduction of measures as soon as possible. In parallel, the EU is revising the EU ETS Directive. The European Com-mission announced in its three-

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IBIA has called the industry to think innovatively to overcome the unfortunate situation that has arisen as a result of the OW Bunker collapse.

Looking at the various outcomes of legal proceed-ings evident in the wake of OW’s demise so far, IBIA’s legal working group has highlighted a decision by the Federal Court of Canada in the Canpotex case might point to a more fair and balanced way for-ward. In the Canpotex case, the current ruling sug-gests all parties in the sales chain should get only what they originally bargained to get, meaning OW would only be entitled to its trader margin with the rest of the payment going directly to the physical suppliers. Crucially, the ultimate buyer would only make one payment corresponding to the sum con-tracted for the fuel supplied. Effective cooperation

would result in suppliers being paid for their sup-ply, traders being paid where they take title, brokers being paid their commission, and lenders being assured of their security for loans to suppliers and traders. Overall, when a customer makes payment, that customer must be assured that it will not have to make the payment more than once.

The NSW Environment Pro-tection Authority has fined Carnival PLC $15,000 after

the Pacific Jewel cruise ship breached new low sulfur fuel regulations in Sydney Harbour. A fuel sample taken by the ship’s

A joint development proj-ect between DNV GL, Statoil and Farstad Ship-

ping has demonstrated that off-shore supply vessels (OSV) can save up to 21.000 Euros on their annual fuel bill, by running the vessel at optimal trim. The proj-ect partners carried out a com-parative study in the North Sea

Carnival fined for breaching sulfur fuel regs

Saving fuel on OSV

crew and provided to EPA offi-cers while the ship was berthed at the White Bay Cruise Terminal on the 26 February 2016 had a sulfur level of 0.293%, nearly three times the 0.1% sulfur limit. The fine is the first to be issued

to document potential energy savings. The pilot vessel FAR SUN and her sister ship FAR SYGNA took part in the study. On both vessels an automated onboard data collection system gathered information about the required power, trim and fuel consump-tion. This was sent to DNV GL and analysed using the ECO Insight

under the new regulations which came into force from 1 October 2015. The regulations require cruise ships berthed in Sydney Harbour to use low sulfur fuel within one hour of berthing until one hour before departure.

performance management solu-tion. The results revealed that by using ECO Assistant, FAR SUN consumed an average of 4.3 per cent less fuel than FAR SYGNA when operating between 4 and 14 knots. The greatest savings (over 5 per cent) were achieved when the vessel was operating at speeds over 7 knots.

First de-bunkering for NetherlandsTitan LNG managed the first de-bunkering of Greenstream LNG powered inland water-way barge in the Dutch port of Moerdijk.

New German terminal for Norwegian gas A new facility in Germany for receiving gas exports from Nor-way has been officially inaugu-rated in Emden.

PETRONAS first FLNG sets sail to MalaysiaPFLNG SATU set sail to the Kanowit gas field, offshore Sarawak, making its historic 2,120 nautical mile journey to Malaysia on May 2016.

Antwerp Port to develop first alternative LNG hubThe Alternative Energy Hub will consist of an LNG bunker-ing station for ships and barges and a compressed natural gas filling point and rapid chargers for electric vehicles.

LNG milestone reached at Ras Laffan PortQatar Petroleum, Qatargas and RasGas celebrated the loading of the 10,000th LNG cargo from Ras Laffan Port on May 2016.

IBIA develops standard operating procedures IBIA has developed guide-lines for surveyors in direct response to the introduction of the Singapore Mass Flow Meter Technical Reference (TR 48:2015)

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How to carry biofuels and fAME cargoesThe Standard P&I Club focuses on the considerations for mariners when transport-ing biofuels as cargo. There are two distinct types of biofuel: ‘biodiesel’, which is derived from vegetable oils or animal fats (also known as FAME cargoes) and ‘bioetha-nol’, which is produced by the fermentation of various natu-ral sugar and starch sources. Biofuel blends containing 75% or more of petroleum oil are to be subject to the requirements of MARPOL Annex I, while biofuels containing more than 1% but less than 75% of petro-leum oil are subject to Annex II. The biggest issue for crews to consider when engaged in the carriage of FAME cargoes is that of water contamina-tion. FAME cargoes are hygro-scopic by nature and, as such, are extremely sensitive to contact with moisture either from physical contact or from the atmosphere. Explore more http://goo.gl/ctq8PF

ABS reveals LNG infrastructure trendsAccording to ABS, three recent infrastructure trends are going to impact the ongoing development of LNG projects and influence future adoption rates as follows:

1LNG Bunkering Projects Proceed Despite Economic

Slowdown

2Inland Fueling Infrastruc-ture Expands

3FSRU Technology Accel-erates Emergence of New

Markets

ExxonMobil advises marine operators to consider the following five key fuel

switching tips:

1Have a clear switchover pro-cedure – It is important to

ensure that the crew is familiar with the process.

2Outline the best time to switchover – The optimal

switchover period is different for each vessel and operators must allow sufficient time for the fuel system to be flushed of all non-compliant fuel before arriving at an ECA limit.

3Avoid hazards; know the correct temperature and vis-

cosity –HFO is injected at ~130°C and MGO needs to be cooled to ~30°C in order to reach the cor-rect viscosity. Major engine man-ufacturers typically recommend

a maximum temperature change of 2°C per minute to help avoid thermal shock.

4Understand compatibility – In order to understand if fuels are

compatible, an industry-standard spot test can be carried on-board or a more thorough compatibility test can be requested from a repu-table testing laboratory.

5Choose the correct lubricant –Too much alkalinity in the

cylinder oil can lead to liner wear, while too little increases the risk of acid corrosion. When burning low-sulphur fuels in slow-speed engines, it is recommended that a lower base number lubricant be used.

Five tips on switching fuels in ECAs

IBIA calls for industry wide co-operation post OW

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A new study conducted by the Joint Research Centre finds that fuels like LNG and metha-nol are the most promising alternatives to

drive decarbonisation of the shipping sector and ultimately contribute to the fight against climate change. Results show that from a long-term perspec-tive, moving to LNG and methanol is strategically attractive as each of the two fuels has a biofuel coun-terpart, biomethane and biomethanol. This means that ships and infrastructure built for LNG and meth-anol can be used to supply bio methane and bio methanol without a large overhaul of installations. This could equate to using the two fuels as transition fuels before making a major shift to biofuels. How-ever, their potential use will depend on a number of factors, including environmentally sustainable bio-mass feedstock for their production, cost-effective

production technologies and ultimately on their market penetration. The report gives an overview of the shipping sector, including market share, emission related issues, fuel standards and present legislation http://goo.gl/5fHwe0

LNG, methanol to be the most promising alternatives Shale needs to

demonstrate good standards of safetyLR informed that North York-shire County Council’s planning committee has approved shale gas exploration plans at a site near Kirby Misperton in York-shire, UK

Antwerp Port to develop first alternative LNG hub The Alternative Energy Hub will consist of an LNG bunkering sta-tion for ships and barges and a compressed natural gas fill-ing point and rapid chargers for electric vehicles.

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AIDA vessels supplied with clean electricity AIDAprima and AIDAsol were the first two AIDA ships that simultaneously supplied with and powered with energy produced from LNG while berthed in the port of Ham-burg. AIDAprima´s Dual Fuel Motors supplied directly from an LNG truck at the cruise ter-minal in Steinwerder. AIDAsol supplied in the HafenCity via the LNG hybrid barge, “Hum-mel”, with power that comes from low-emission LNG. Fol-lowing AIDAprima’s first suc-cessful LNG-supply trial run in Hamburg on May 2016, the new flagship of the cruise com-pany AIDA Cruises also com-pleted its first LNG operation at the ports of Southampton, Le Havre and Zeebrügge. This means that AIDAprima can already be supplied with low-emission power at four ports on its route.

World’s first vessels capable of running on methanolStarting in April, Waterfront Shipping, MOL, Westfal-Larsen Management and Marinvest welcomed inno-vative, clean-burning, fuel-efficient vessels to the sea.

These seven 50,000 dead weight tonne vessels are built with the first-of-its kind MAN B& W ME-LGI 2-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine die-sel oil, or gas oil.

Distillate shortage concerns may be misguidedIMO global sulphur cap of 0.5% for bunker fuel

will come into force in 2020 or 2025. This will end the market dominance of conventional HFO

as a bunker product, other than for vessels fitted with exhaust gas cleaning technology resulting in an increased demand for more expensive distillate and distillate-based products. Maritime consul-tancy 20|20 Marine Energy said that fuels largely based on distillates, including 100% distillates as well high percentage distillate-based blends will be the compliance solution of choice to meet the 0.5% global sulphur cap. However, the widespread concerns about there being enough distillate prod-ucts to meet demand may be misguided. ‘’There is evidence to suggest to the contrary, based on

the refinery upgrades taking place in the Middle East and India, as well as an anticipated increase in the uptake of scrubbers as the price differential between distillates and Heavy Fuel Oil becomes even greater,” said Adrian Tolson, Senior Partner.

Facing the challenges of fuel switchoverThe Swedish P&I Club advises on how to face the technical challenges of switching over from high to low-sulphur fuel when approaching a SECA. Peter Stenberg, Senior Technical Manager, Team Gothenburg, explains that to meet the require-ments, a ship should already be running entirely on low sulphur fuel at the point when it enters a SECA – and the process of switching over can take at least 12 hours. During 2015, The Swedish Club saw an increased number of cases where the fuel system was damaged. Mr. Stenberg says that by early 2015, there were already a num-

ber of well documented cases of ships changing over to low-sulphur fuel too quickly and without the proper processes, leading to extreme wear of the fuel pumps, for example, and consequent problems starting the engines. He believes that switch over problems could largely disappear in a couple of years, as the issues become more clearly understood. However, training is vital, he says, particularly because more SECAs are being set up in regions around the world. “Ships are likely to be switching fuels even more fre-quently http://goo.gl/mWma1l

Nanol Technologies, the producer of a patented high-performance lube

oil additive, has announced that a 2% reduction in fuel con-sumption has been proven on M/V Seagard, an operational Ro-Ro Cargo Vessel, with use

of its technology in the main engine. Statistical analysis and verification by NAPA demon-strated that use of the additive in the ship main engine deliv-ered savings during the testing period. The test was overseen by Lloyd’s Register.

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in briefEcA implementation at ports within Yangtze River DeltaRegarding the implemen-tation of ECA measures at key ports within Yangtze River Delta, there have been few reported cases where Shanghai MSA has issued penalty notice to ships that were unable to provide bun-ker delivery notes or failing to keep a fuel sample for at least 1 year until the fuel has been used up. As for other ports within Yangtze River Delta, there is no further news from the authorities on the local requirements at this stage. The Standard P&I Club advises operators

to ensure that their vessels due for calling the ports of Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Suzhou and Nantong comply with relevant requirements in order to avoid any issues or penalty http://goo.gl/vu9ET6

ICS has welcomed progress made by the IMO MEPC 69 towards the adoption of a

global CO2 data collection sys-tem. ICS says that once the sys-tem is adopted, IMO Member States will be in a better posi-tion to consider the develop-ment of additional CO2 reduc-tion measures and respond to the Paris Agreement on climate change.“Most of the details have been agreed, including the important fact that CO2 report-ing will be mandatory. We are confident that the IMO system will be fully adopted at the next MEPC meeting in October. We

IMO-compliant EGCS in use onboard MT Levana for a yearThe ship management company Carl Büttner GmbH & Co. KG and SAACKE GmbH were satis-fied with the first year of opera-tion of the Exhaust Gas Clean-ing Systems on the tanker MT Levana. The authorization of the closed-loop process for zero-discharge operation in February 2016 means that the tanker can now operate with heavy fuel oil on every shipping channel.

Financial incentive for clean ships in Swedish watersThe Swedish Maritime Admin-istration announced a proposal to differentiate the fairway dues system based on the envi-ronmental scores of the Clean Shipping Index.

Ministers urged to match Paris ambition on ships and planesThe European Parliament has called on EU governments in a letter to align the 2030 EU climate target with the Paris Agreement and introduce EU measures to cut emissions from aviation and shipping. Read the letter at http://goo.gl/xI8U1i

Verifavia Shipping expands into Greece and CyprusVerifavia emissions verifica-tion company announced that it has expanded into Greece and Cyprus with the launch of Veri-favia Shipping (Hellas) Ltd. The Athens-based team will sup-port the region’s shipping com-munity in effectively navigating the requirements of the EU MRV Regulation.


ICS welcomes progress on CO2 reduction

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has announced a new

company policy in accordance with China’s new rules for con-trolling shipping emissions. The shipping giant committed to use cleaner fuel in all its ships limiting sulphur content to no more than 0.1 percent. It expects a 20-per-cent reduction in NOx emission at berth by 2020. Anna Larsson, WWL head of sustainability, said the company will cooperate with government agencies, ship build-ers and other organizations. The company will invest in and sup-port new technology, promote wind and solar power, upgrade

existing vessels and collaborate with Exxon Mobil on hybrid ships. China’s regulation follows similar moves in North America and the European Union which have lim-

ited sulphur content to 0.1 per-cent. WWL’s new policy strongly supports China’s ongoing efforts to develop a green and sustain-able port and shipping industry.

During MEPC 69, the Panamanian delegation shared a statement at

the meeting highlighting the importance of the Panama Canal route helping in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by vessels using the waterway. The Panama Canal Expansion will allow greater capacity ves-sels to transit, which will require fewer cargo movements, there-fore reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Once inau-gurated on June 26, 2016, the Expanded Canal will reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 160 million tons in the first 10 years of operation, contributing greatly to international global warming reduction efforts. The Panama Canal will implement a module

of CO2 emissions offered to the maritime industry. This module will calculate and report the CO2 emissions of global trade routes, helping organizations and ship-pers identify the cost variables

and environmental factors of each route. The implementation of this module, among other ini-tiatives, further positions the Pan-ama Canal as an environmentally sustainable Green Route.

WWL supports China’s new emission policy

Panama Canal highlights Emission Reduction Initiatives

believe that IMO Member States have agreed an acceptable com-promise between governments primarily interested in data on fuel consumption and CO2 and those that wish to collect addi-tional information, for example on so called transport work.” said ICS Secretary General, Peter Hinchliffe. In a separate submission to the

MEPC meeting, ICS responded to the Paris Agreement on cli-mate change with a radical pro-posal that IMO should develop an Intended IMO Determined Contribution for CO2 reduction on behalf of the sector. This would mirror the commitments or Intended National Deter-mined Contributions (INDCs) which governments have made for their national economies, but from which international transport is currently excluded.ICS says its proposal was well received by a number of IMO Member States and will be taken forward to MEPC 70.

IMO has enacted tighter emission limits, with new standards set to take effect

in 2020. In response, an EPFL start-up is a filter that can be installed in the ships’ exhaust stacks. Under laboratory condi-tions, the nanostructured filter is able to cut sulphur emis-sions to below 1% and nitro-gen oxide emissions to 15% of the current standards. This is a major improvement, see-ing as the new standards will require an approximately 14% reduction in sulphur emissions. Manufacturing the filters is similar to manufacturing solar cells. A thin metal plate – tita-nium in this case – is nano-structured in order to increase

Nanostructured filters to reduce emissions

its surface area, and a number of substances are deposited in extremely thin layers. The plates are then placed vertically and evenly spaced, creating chan-nels through which the toxic gases travel. The gases are cap-tured by the nanostructured

surfaces. This approach is con-sidered eco-friendly because the substances in the filter are designed to be recycled. And the exhaust gas itself becomes inert and could be used in a variety of products, such as fertilizer.

New Sulphur Directive improves Swedish air qualitySince the new EU Sulphur Direc-tive came into force on January 1, 2015, there has been a huge improvement in air quality in Gothenburg, Sweden due to the substantial reduction in the sul-phur emission limit. Sulphur emis-sions from shipping fell by over 70 per cent between 2014 and 2015, with particulate matter emissions falling by 50 per cent.

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in briefBrittany Ferries invest in scrubber technologyBritanny Ferries announced that during 2015 and early 2016 they have spent £60 million fitting scrubbers to comply with recent EU regulations.

Dutch company equips its ships with scrubbersSpliethoff, a member of Trident Alliance, announced that it has equipped five of its ships with exhaust gas cleaning systems

CalMac aims for 2% GHG reductionScottish ferry operator, CalMac is on track to meet its own target to the reduction of GHG from the CMAL fleet it leases.

MEPc 69 faces the threat of reduction targets Sustainable Shipping Initiative said that the MEPC 69 has failed to achieve the required mini-mum outcome. While the issue of GHG emissions reduction will continue at MEPC 70 in October 2016, SSI believes the lack of action increases the perception of shipping as an industry that is not willing to contribute to global reduction targets. This threat-ens the shipping industry’s repu-tation, and increases the chance of reduction targets being man-dated outside of the regula-tory framework of the IMO. The committee has agreed to table a further debate at MEPC 70, exploring whether it will be pos-sible to develop a work plan that

will help to identify its long-term objectives; while it keeps the debate on the agenda it is far short of the minimum progress needed. The most positive out-come at MEPC 69 was the agree-ment on the implementation of a mandatory data collection sys-tem, and good progress on the agreement of the specification of this system. However results will not be available for a number of years yet, potentially delaying the action required and increas-ing the stringency of measures that will be needed.

Container shipping company APL announced that it has reduced its fleet carbon dioxide emissions by 45.5% in

2015, compared to its emissions level in 2009. This achievement marks APL’s highest carbon dioxide emissions reduction in the last six years. APL attributed its carbon emissions reduction to improvements in operational efficiency, fleet and voyage optimisation, technical improvements, as well as a more fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly fleet of vessels.

International shipping and aviation will have to cap their GHG soon for the world to meet the ambi-tious goals laid down in the Paris Climate Change

Agreement, participants at a side event which was organized by the European Climate Foundation, at the Bonn climate change conference heard on May. Emissions of carbon dioxide from aviation and ship-ping are growing at a combined rate of 3-5 percent annually. Efforts by the United Nations bodies over-seeing these sectors to agree and adopt strategies to address climate change have moved forward but critical action areas remain to be fully addressed, pan-ellists in the session said. There is “recognition that all

countries need to tackle emissions from international transport. Setting a target is key and targets need to be reviewed and periodically strengthened.” said Martin Cames, Head of Energy and Climate at Öko-Institut.

Shipping ‘must peak soon’ to achieve Paris goals

APL achieves carbon emissions reduction

IMO binding system approved for CO2 data collection

The German Shipowners’ Association has approved the resolution adopted by IMO to make it mandatory in future for all vessels to record their CO2 emissions. The resolution provides for shipping companies to transmit data on fuel consumption, distances travelled and the number of operating hours of their vessels via the respective flag state of the ships to the IMO in London for evaluation purposes. The official acceptance of the adden-dum to the MARPOL by the MEPC 70 in October is considered to be a mere formality.

Greek tanker and bulker owner Neda Maritime Agency has become

the world’s first ship owner to be awarded carbon credits through AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business. The carbon credits were accrued by the tanker vessel Argenta, which was converted from a biocidal antifouling system to a premium, biocide-free advanced hull coat-ing from AkzoNobel’s Intersleek range that reduces fuel con-sumption and CO2 emissions on average by 9%. A total of 13,375 carbon credits, potentially worth

around $60,000, have been pre-sented to Neda Maritime via the award-winning programme. Launched in 2014, the scheme

rewards ship owners for using sustainable hull coatings that improve operational efficiencies and reduce emissions.

AkzoNobel announces first award of carbon credits

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Requirements for BWM compliance The Shipowners’ P&I Club says that for compliance with the BWM Convention the following are required:• A review of a ship’s plans and

ballast systems to ensure compliance with the BWM Convention

• Development of a BWM plan• Installation of an approved

ballast water treatment sys-tem as applicable

• Submission of the BWM plan for approval to the classifica-tion society, flag administration or certifying administration as appropriate

• Arrangement for initial survey by classification society, flag administration or certifying administration as appropriate to obtain a BWM certificate or certificate of compliance

• Training of ship staff in BWM operations

• Maintenance of records in the ballast water record book as per the BWM plan including sediment management

Hard times await dockyards and classifications societiesThe UK Chamber of Shipping said that dockyard and classification societies are likely to encounter a bottleneck in 2020 as numerous ship owners have decided to com-plete their International Oil Pol-lution Prevention (IOPP) Renewal Survey due to uncertainties on IMO Ballast Water Management Convention. The uncertainty is not only associated with the IMO’s pending legislation but also with the US’s unhelpful position on the dead/live criteria. http://goo.gl/yiBypZ

USCG has announced the availability of its practica-bility review conducted

for the purpose of determining whether technology to comply with a performance standard more stringent than that required by Coast Guard’s current regula-tions on ballast water discharges can be practicably implemented and whether testing protocols that can assure accurate measure-ment of compliance with a more stringent performance standard can be practicably implemented. In the practicability review, the Coast Guard concludes that, at this time, technology to achieve a significant improvement in ballast water treatment efficacy onboard vessels cannot be prac-

ticably implemented. The reason for this determination is that, as of the date of completion of the practicability review, there are no data demonstrating that bal-last water management systems can meet a discharge standard more stringent than the existing performance standards. In light

of this determination, the Coast Guard has not evaluated whether testing protocols exist which can accurately measure efficacy of treatment against a performance standard more stringent than the existing performance stan-dards. Explore more http://goo.gl/hukArp.

USCG issues BW practicability review

IBIA says BWM may benefit bunker tanker ownersIMO is now considering whether coastal states

can designate areas where they can issue general exemptions to the BWM requirements; rather

than the current exemption provisions where each individual ship must make its case, which is a very onerous and uncertain process. This follows a proposal to define and apply a mechanism for two or more coastal states to delineate a “same risk area” (SRA) through a systematic and scientifically sound process. IBIA believes this approach may also benefit bunker tanker owners with vessels operating in a limited geographical range between neighbouring coastal states, for example between Denmark and Sweden, or between Singapore and Malaysia. It could be relevant for many areas such as the Adriatic, the Aegean Sea, the Black Sea, the Gibraltar Strait and the English Channel. A bunker tanker operating in an area defined as a same risk area (SRA) would not need a BWM system. It could

also make forays outside of the SRA as long as it never makes any ballast water exchanges outside of the SRA. Alternatively, the vessel could clean its BW tanks and use fresh water for such a foray. At present, Sweden and Denmark are looking into if a same risk area could be identified and developed, and it is hoped they will be able to submit informa-tion to the IMO’s MEPC 70.

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Trojan Marinex says that Electrochlorination sys-tems can be very efficient at delivering the nec-

essary dose when ballasting seawater, and a few are designed to reduce electrode scaling by using triple tube electrode technology to lengthen the time between cleaning. Alternatively, UV systems are not affected by salinity or temperature, which allows for consistent and reliable performance in all ports. Regarding specific compliance costs that shipowners should be aware of compliance costs may include regular calibration of equipment sen-sors and recurring sampling of the ballast water dis-charge to evaluate the levels of active substances and disinfection by-products. The US EPA’s 2013 VGP specifies a monitoring schedule for residual biocides sampling of two to four times per year, tested independently, submitted as reported and not averaged, and annual calibration of monitoring equipment. This dual-compliance requirement for

all active substance systems (biological and residual biocide monitoring) increases the cost of compli-ance over physical treatment methods (eg, UV) and is an additional consideration when evaluating technologies. Learn more http://goo.gl/7iqaJA

US Congress voted a proposal establishing a nationwide pol-

icy for dumping ballast water into U.S. waterways. Environmental

groups opposed to this plan, urg-ing U.S. Senate to protect commu-nities, environment, and economy from ballast water invaders such as

zebra and quagga mussels, which have wreaked economic havoc from the Great Lakes to the West Coast http://goo.gl/iWdSQn

How BW technologies minimize OPEX

Measure supports BW dumping in US waterways

Alfa Laval Pure Ballast closer to USCG type approvalAlfa Laval moves swiftly towards the submission of a USCG type approval applica-tion for Alfa Laval PureBal-last 3.1. The company has performed half of the required land-based tests and is set to conclude the remainder of these within Q2.

BW: Lessons learned from the uncertaintyAs work to revise the G8 Guide-lines for BWTS testing contin-ues, USCG highlights the com-plexity of this issue, discusses why a robust type-approval process is crucial, and stresses the need for industry innova-tion to help drive environmen-tal change http://goo.gl/Bg2nPd

Ocean Saver completes USCG testingOceanSaver has finalized all testing required for the USCG type approval applica-tion of BWMS. In close coop-eration with ship-owner CSL, OceanSaver concluded testing along the Pacific coast of North America.

Ecochlor completes all testing for USCG approval Ecochlor announced the completion of all land-based and shipboard testing at the Golden Bear Facility (GBF) in preparation for submission of the application for USCG Type Approval. The system was verified in all three salinities, 5 test cycles each, for a total of 15 consecutive and success-ful cycles to meet the USCG requirements.

Another country accedes to BWM Convention IMO announced that the state of Saint Lucia acceded to four IMO treaties, including the Ballast Water Management Convention, however the conditions for entry into force still have not been met. This latest ratification brings the number of States party to the Ballast Water Management Convention to 50, representing 34.81% of the world’s merchant fleet tonnage.

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in briefStudy finds less of black carbon than expected in oceans

HME can only be discharged at Port Reception Facilities

Scientists from the University of California, Irvine have taken water

samples from the north Pacific, north and south Atlantic, and Arctic oceans in search of repositories of black car-bon, soot from burning biomass and diesel engines, among other sources. They’ve found considerably less of the material than expected, and they’ve discovered that it exists in at least two varieties, a younger pool closer to the ocean’s surface that is absorbed into the environment in a roughly 100-year cycle and an ancient reserve that remains stable for millennia.

MEPC 69 did not approve the proposal to extend

the application of IMO MEPC.1/Circ.810 which had allowed cargo hold washwater from holds pre-viously containing solid bulk cargoes classified as Harmful to Marine Environment (HME) to be discharged outside special areas, under certain conditions as described in the Circular until 31 December 2015. Therefore:

1Cargo hold washwater from holds previously containing

solid bulk cargoes classified as HME must only be discharged at port State reception facilities; and

2Cargo hold washwater from holds previously containing

solid bulk cargoes that were not classified are encouraged to dis-charge them at an adequate port State reception facility, however, until 01 January 2017, discharge is permitted 12 or more nautical miles from the nearest land and

en route for ships outside of spe-cial areas. For ships within special areas, discharge is only permit-ted in specific circumstances, 12 or more nautical miles from the nearest land, and en route

china issues Guidance on Arctic Navigation in the Northwest RouteThe Chinese Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) informs that the ”Guidances on Arctic Navigation in the Northwest Route” were issued in April providing hydrographic, mete-

orological, obstacle, waterway navigation, navigation facility, salvage services, port services, and other security guarantees information on the Arctic geo-graphical environment and northwest route. Meanwhile, the guidance takes into account the crew, ship, ship unloader, manipulation, and the relevant international conventions as well as coastal state manage-ment requirements etc

Study finds dolphin deaths likely result of oil exposureA recent study has found higher rate of illness in dead fetuses and newborns after Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The increased number of stranded stillborn and juvenile dolphins found in the Gulf of Mexico from 2010 to 2013 was likely caused by chronic illnesses in mothers who were exposed to oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill, scientists said.

Korea, Japan welcome the first methanol-fuelled ocean-going vessel

WFS, Marinvest, WL, and MOL attended the traditional ship naming ceremonies and take delivery of the first Korean and

Japanese built methanol-fueled ocean tankers, the Lindanger, Mari Jone and Taranaki Sun. “This is just the beginning of our investment in this clean, inno-vative marine technology. We’re excited to explore fuel diversification and provide our customers with options through dual-fuel engines,” stated Patrik

Mossberg, Chairman, Marinvest. “We are pleased to be in Korea for its first methanol-fueled ship naming ceremony. We are not only welcoming a new vessel but also a groundbreaking innovative technology to the shipping industry,” added Rolf Westfal-Larsen, President and CEO, WL. Methanol is a biodegradable, clean-burning marine fuel that significantly reduces smog-causing emissions such as particulates, sul-phur oxides and nitrogen oxides.

The future of oil and gas technologyAccording to DNV GL’s new Tech-nology Outlook report, the future of oil and gas technology looks increasingly automated, digital

and smarter. The report peers into the systems and processes that oil and gas and other sectors will deploy by 2025, as business oper-

ates in an increasingly intercon-nected world. The developing oil and gas technologies forecast to be in operation by 2025 include:● Fully automated drilling oper-

ations● Simpler and smarter comple-

tions● Smarter subsea tie-ins● Autonomous inspection of

pipelines● Biodegradable polymers for

enhanced oil recovery● Rigless plugging and aban-

donment● LNG as fuel for trucks and rail-

ways.

Environmental group evaluates major cruise linesFriends of the Earth revealed its ‘Cruise Ship Report Card’ which compares the environmental footprint of 17 major cruise lines and 171 cruise ships, Dis-ney Cruise Lines was the sole cruise line this year to earn an “A” for transparency http://goo.gl/4g0mYf

Japan launches study for LNG bunkeringMLIT has launched a feasibility study for LNG bunkering in the port of Yokohama. This is the first LNG bunkering facility develop-ment project in Japan.

Diana Shipping to use BV energy-saving servicesAthens-based Diana Shipping Services S.A. has worked with Bureau Veritas to assess the energy performance of three capesize bulk carriers using BV’s SEECAT energy simulation soft-ware.

ESPO presents paper on Port Reception FacilitiesESPO has presented its position paper on the revision of the port reception facilities directive sup-porting that ‘’a review could clar-ify certain provision but should not change the basic principles’’ http://goo.gl/0PZ2by

Shell to cut 2,200 more jobsOil Giant Shell has announced that it will cut a further 2,200 taking its target for layoffs to 12,500 by the end of the year due to weak oil prices


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green shipping


The European Commission presented its new Arctic Strat-egy. The document contains a

number of initiatives to protect the Arctic climate and environment as well as promote sustainable devel-opment in the Arctic region. In addition, the strategy focuses on strengthening international coop-eration on Arctic issues. EU Arctic policy has 3 main policy objectives:

1protecting and preserving the Arctic in cooperation with the

people who live there

2promoting sustainable use of resources

3international cooperation.

ECSA welcomed the new EU strat-

egy and called for improvement of shipping conditions in Arctic. ECSA believes that not only a proper regulatory framework should be in place but investment should be focused on improved infrastructure, satellite observation and search and rescue capabilities. A group of eight environmental NGOs has said that the EU’s failure to push for a ban

on the use by ships of heavy fuel oil, a toxic pollutant, when operat-ing in the Arctic is a major cause of concern. However, they welcomed the European Commission’s focus on climate mitigation and adapta-tion strategies and on protecting the environment in its new Arctic strategy. Explore more http://goo.gl/BzFvoy

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has unveiled the Paris Agreement Tracker, an interactive tool which enables peo-ple to monitor countries’ progress toward ratifying the Paris

Agreement, and allows users to create, share and embed their own combinations for bringing it into force. The Paris Agreement will be in full legal force and effect when at least 55 Parties to the UNFCCC that account for at least 55 percent of the total global greenhouse gas emissions have deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. At this point in time, it is not possible to accurately predict when this will occur, as it depends on how quickly individual countries are able to complete their domestic approval processes. Once the Agreement enters into force, the first meeting of the Parties to the Agreement will occur in conjunction with the next COP http://goo.gl/SSjMqk

EU presents comprehensive Arctic strategy

Interactive map shows when Paris Agreement can take effect

US, Norway Leaders agree on climate change and ArcticDenmark, Finland, Iceland, Nor-way, Sweden, and US have reaf-firmed their deep partnership for implementing the Paris Agree-ment and cooperating on Arctic.

Nicaragua Canal may threaten endangered speciesA proposed canal project in Nica-ragua that would connect the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean could seriously deplete and disrupt the habitats of a number of animals, including some that are endangered http://goo.gl/hzCKSy


in brief

Ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above will col-lect consumption data for each type of fuel they use, and the specified data including proxies for

transport work. The aggregated data will be reported to the flag State after the end of each calendar year and the flag State, having determined that the data has been reported in accordance with the requirements, will issue a Statement of Compliance to the ship. Flag States will be required to subsequently transfer this data to the IMO Ship Fuel Consumption Database. IMO would be required to produce an annual report to the MEPC, summarizing the data collected. Data would be anonymized so individual ship data would not be rec-ognized. This data collection system was enshrined in draft amendments MARPOL, which were approved by the MEPC 69 meeting. The mandatory data collection system is intended to be the first in a three-step process in which analysis of the data collected would provide

the basis for an objective, transparent and inclusive policy debate in the MEPC.

Mandatory system for collecting ships’ fuel consumption data

EU Technical Guidance for Ship Recycling facilitiesThe European Commission has published technical guid-ance for ship recycling facili-ties that want to be approved under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. EU mirrors with this step the call by environmental and human rights NGOs for a relocation of ship recycling to platforms that can ensure sus-tainable practices. Facilities that intend to be listed as EU-approved will need to ensure safe working conditions, pol-lution control including proper downstream waste manage-ment and enforcement of inter-national labour rights. The doc-ument clarifies the following:● the object of the certification,

i.e. the design, construction, operational, management, monitoring and administra-tive requirements to be met by the facilities,

● the status and qualifications of the certifying entity (the ‘independent verifier’),

● the procedure for inspection of facilities and later verifi-cations,

● the modalities of submis-sion of the application to the European List to the Euro-pean Commission.

NGOs have called on shipping companies to use EU approved yards “Recycling yards that want to make it on the EU list of approved facilities need to meet high environmental and safety standards. The EC is clear in its message: an unprotected beach is never going to be an appropri-ate place for a high-risk heavy industry involving hazard-ous waste management”, said Ingvild Jenssen, Policy Director of the NGO Shipbreaking Plat-form http://goo.gl/a4wxTj

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in brief

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced that the company, along with

Tokyo Keiki Inc., conducted a performance demonstration test of its autopilot route control function, called “Advanced Con-trol for Ecology (ACE)”, onboard a vessel in service. The results show an energy savings of

about 1.5%. The ACE estimates disturbance effects such as wind and tide by setting the vessel’s course direction, and optimally controls the helm to minimize route deviation and reduce the number of course changes required during a voyage, achieving significant reductions in fuel consumption compared

to a similar vessel with a conven-tional control system. MOL cen-trally collects big data gathered from vessels in service, with the goal of building a comprehen-sive vessel operation support network that will improve oper-ating safety, reduce vessels’ envi-ronmental impact, and boost overall efficiency.

MOL’s new tool results in 1.5% energy savings

EU funds PPG fouling-protection system GE to equip Triple-E

GE Marine Solution will provide

Maersk Line’s second genera-

tion Triple-E with its PTO/PTI

technology which uses the sur-

plus energy to power onboard

systems and equipment. It

acts as either a generator or a

booster to generate electricity

from slow streaming speeds all

the way up to the design speed

of the vessel.

Wärtsilä offers new digitalisation servicesThe newly launched Wärtsilä

Offline vibration analysis ser-

vice monitors the health of

propulsion and other rotating

equipment.

PETRONAS selects Jotun’s coatingPETRONAS has selected

Jotun’s HPS antifouling system

for two LNG vessels, Seri Ama-

nah and Puteri Zamrud, with the

aim to reduce CO₂ emissions

by 10%.

Norbulk runs on environmentally-acceptable refrigerantOceanic Technical Solutions

has successfully converted all

refrigeration and reefer plants

onboard a Norbulk managed

refrigerated cargo ship to

run on refrigerant R407F,

compliant with new F-Gas

Regulation due to enter into

force in 2020.


PPG’s protective and marine coatings business has received EU funding for a project that aims to produce an innovative fouling-protection sys-

tem for commercial vessels. PPG, MACtac, Meyer Werft/ND Coatings, VertiDrive and Hamburg Ship Model Basin HSVA are working together to establish an auto-matic application process enabling a self-adhesive/fouling-release film to be used on commercial seago-ing vessels. The system incorporates a fine-tuned foul-ing-release system based on PPG’s 100 percent silicone binder technology and a self-adhesive film designed for underwater use. As part of the eSHaRk project, new, robotized application technology is being that will be used to automate application of the film on large com-mercial vessels. Furthermore, the surface morphology of the film will be optimized to enhance drag-reduc-

tion, fuel-savings and emissions-reduction benefits. PPG is now looking for full-scale testing and validation in operational conditions before market entry.

Scandlines has christened their newest hybrid ferry, the M/V Berlin, to serve the crossing

between Rostock, Germany and Gedser, Denmark. The M/V Berlin is 169.5m long and 25.4m wide, providing double the capacity for vehicles (460 cars or 96 transport trucks), and the modern, spacious

onboard facilities have enough space for 1,300 passengers. The main engines provide an output of 15,800kW, of which 6,000kW can come from the Corvus ESS. This results in a speed of 20.5 knots on the 2-hour long crossing. M/V Berlin has four scrubbers which remove harmful substances from

the exhaust gases such as SOx and fine particles. Beyond the hybrid propulsion system, the vessel has also been designed for efficiency, with a hull that is optimized for the sea depths between Rostock and Gedser using advanced CFD (computational fluid dynamics) calculations.

New hybrid ferry enters into service

LR approves new HMD design for LNG bunker vesselsA design from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for a 6,600 m3 LNG bunker vessel has received Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register. The design will be capable of supplying both small scale require-ments and the current maxi-mum expected requirements for large ships trading world-wide. Compliant with the requirements of the revised

IGC Code, the design incorpo-rates two cylindrical type ‘C’ tanks, reliquefaction plant, a new and sophisticated loading arm and high manoeuvrability for safe operations. The design is available in both single and twin screw with different pro-peller options.

Big Data not enough to improve ship performancePropulsion Dynamic announced its plan to work together with ECKS MARINE on the German maritime market, to improve energy efficiency related to hull and propeller condition. Daniel Kane, Vice President of Propul-sion Dynamics stated that Big Data is only half of the answer in improving ship performance. The total answer, he said, is in a Grey Box approach with in-depth hydrodynamic analysis combined with human intelli-gence applied to this big data.

IMO Tier III compliant engine tested

Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) and its two-stroke engine manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries – Engine & Machinery

Division (HHI-EMD), have announced the successful testing and delivery of their first IMO Tier III compli-ant Wärtsilä X72 diesel engine. Built at HHI-EMD’s works in Ulsan Korea, the six-cylinder, Wärtsilä X72 diesel engine employs a compact, pre-turbocharger selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. The system is supplied by HHI-EMD and at a shop test on 23rd March 2016, it demonstrated its ability to reduce the engine’s NOx emissions below the demanding limita-tions of IMO Tier III for vessels operating in ECAs. Like-wise at the shop test, the Wärtsilä X72 engine dem-onstrated its compliance with the NOx limits of IMO Tier II without exhaust after treatment. Commenting on its pre-turbocharger SCR system, HHI-EMD notes

that locating the SCR catalyst in the hotter exhaust gases before the turbocharger turbine is designed to reliably achieve the temperature level required for the NOx-reducing reaction of the exhaust gases with the urea reducing agent.

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MOL announces next-generation car carriers “FLEXIE”

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced the hull design for the “FLEXIE”, its next-generation car car-rier, which will be built at Minaminippon

Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and delivered in 2017. The rounded bow shape will minimize wind resistance and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by about 2% compared to today’s car carriers. The new shape is the result of joint research by MOL, MOL Techno-Trade, and Akishima Laboratories.

DNV GL explores technology in the next ten years DNV GL has published its ‘Technology Outlook 2025’ report to explore technology likely to be taken up in the next ten years. This report is primarily intended to give stakeholders a basis for dis-cussion and insight into the technology landscape of the next decade within selected industries. DNV GL says that the next ten years will introduce many changes. As an example, additive manu-facturing – or 3D printing – is dramatically changing where and how things are

made. Spare parts for ships, for instance, could be printed out at a port of convenience; conceivably from recycled material as circular economy models become pervasive. When it comes to the produc-tion of energy, large generat-ing plants and passive com-ponents still dominate today’s power system. But that time is over. In the next 10 years, the new energy landscape will be a hybrid of large and small scale elements: large scale renewable generating plants and super grids which move power over long distances, and micro grids and energy producing buildings where consumers have an active role. Explore more at http://goo.gl/DEXtCo

Project Forward presented at PosidoniaDeltamarin, Arista Shipping, ABS and GTT announced last year a joint development project to equip the dry bulk carriers of the future with LNG propulsion called Project Forward. Wärtsilä has also teamed up with this project by supplying Wärtsilä 31DF dual-fuel engine to form the basis of the concept’s propulsion system. The project was presented as a topic at the Posidonia 2016 conference and exhibition in Greece this June. The project began officially in May 2015 with the aim of developing a commercially feasible LNG powered dry bulk carrier design capable of com-plying with the IMO Energy Efficiency Design Index 2025 standards, as well as with all relevant emission reduction regulations. Mr Antonis Trakakis Technical Manager, Arista Shipping gave a presentation referring to this project at the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards. The analysis carried out yielded as outcome of the project an application with LNG membrane tanks fitted in the hull and 4 stroke engines. He also said that CAPEX-OPEX analysis seen through different price scenaria of LNG and 0.5% sulphur fuel give very positive results with very short payback periods http://goo.gl/DwDcl7

Trelleborg highlighted the areas where its Cryoline hose-in-hose transfer

system for LNG will enable the extended use of environmen-tally friendly LNG fuel, optimize the safety of its transfer, and significantly lower operator and supplier costs. The cryogenic floating hose system enables rethinking of the conventional wisdom in LNG ship-to-shore transfer for regasification, lique-faction and terminal storage, as well as for gas power generation

projects. It also offers a more via-ble and innovative alternative to existing ship-to-ship transfer sys-tems, ensuring higher safety and operability standards through optional increased distances between vessels. And in utiliz-

ing ariel hoses with large inner diameters ranging from 16 to 20 inches, operators have a greater choice of configuration, more flexibility, and a less strenuous replacement to conventional ship-to-ship systems.

LNG ‘Hose-in-Hose’ Technology

sustainability sustainability


in brief

A new report conducted by Panteia into the envi-ronmental footprint logis-

tics chains in Europe reveals that containers can be transported to Southern Germany, the Czech Republic or Poland cheaper as well as more sustainably via North Euro-pean ports than via Southern Euro-pean ports. This is despite the fact that the container ships between Asia and Europe always take the Suez Canal with the ensuing shorter sailing route to southern ports such as Koper, Constanta and Genoa. According to the study, the daily emissions of a 20,000 TEU vessel are far lower than those of a 10,000 TEU vessel. The difference in CO₂ emis-sions can be as high as 50%. Using large vessels therefore reduces the footprint. These large vessels call rel-

atively more frequently at the large North European ports than at the smaller Southern European ports, because more goods are shipped to and from this densely popu-lated region. The report concludes that imposing a Sulphur Emission Control Area on the Mediterranean will result in reduced emission of sulphur dioxide, but in practically no changes to the market share

of the various ports. The research-ers call this a ‘quick win’ in the fight against air pollution. Currently the rules for emissions from shipping are stricter in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea than the Mediterra-nean. The researchers believe that the southern ports do not gain any competitive advantage from this. View the report at http://goo.gl/nf08TM

The Peace Boat Ecoship‘s pro-pulsion features – a combi-nation of wind energy, anti-

drag elements and cleaner fuels has been presented at the Natural Propulsion seminar by Dr. Andrés Molina, Project Director of the Eco-ship Project. Peace Boat Ecoship Project is a transformational pro-gram to construct the planet’s most sustainable cruise ship, an ocean-going 55,000 GT vessel with a pas-senger capacity of 2000. Its eco-features combine radical energy efficiency and a boundary-defying use of renewable technology. The design of the Ecoship has been

developed by team of over 30 engi-neers, scientists and thinkers from the fields of ship-building and cut-ting-edge eco-technology (includ-ing renewable energy, architecture, biophilia and waste management).

It is estimated that, cumulatively, it will achieve 20% cuts in propulsion energy, 50% cuts in electricity load and a 40% reduction in CO2 emis-sions in comparison with similar ships built before 2000.

Imug conducted a study which represents comprehensive analysis of the relevant sus-

tainability factors in the shipping industry and the corresponding efforts of financial institutions in the financing business. Entitled “SOS on the high seas – responsi-bility of financial institutions in the ship financing business”, this study provides a comprehensive picture of the topic as it comprises expert

interviews, a broad-based survey of ship-financing financial institu-tions and experts from the ship-ping industry as well as the review of public and confidential infor-mation from financial institutions The working paper firstly aims to provide an overview of the ESG risks relevant to the shipping sec-tor and to examine whether finan-cial institutions can address these risks through their ship financing

business. Another objective of the paper is to illustrate how moti-vated financial institutions are in considering ESG risks in their ship finance. The paper also pro-vides an overview of the current efforts of financial institutions in their consideration of sustainabil-ity aspects in ship finance with a view to establishing some best practice example. Explore more http://goo.gl/v8yqCr

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) has announced that it has provided free ocean

transportation of books for chil-dren to be donated to the “Mobile Library Project” promoted by NPO “South African Primary Education

Support Initiative (SAPESI)” in the Republic of South Africa. In addi-tion, after the arrival of those books at the port of Durban, staffs of an affiliated company of K Line in South Africa, have vol-untarily provided repairing and

sorting works of the book, which have been sorted by direction and sent to each mobile library. K Line, in cooperation with Sony Corporation at each other’s local affiliates, has transported more than 100,000 books so far.

Report examines sustainable opportunities for transport

World’s most sustainable cruise ship to be presented

Report identifies sustainability in ship financing

K Line provides books for children in S. Africa Wind-powered water

injections now feasibleThe DNV GL-led WIN WIN (WINd-powered Water INjec-tion) joint industry project showed that for suitable fields, wind-powered water injection is technically fea-sible, capable of meeting per-formance targets, and offers a cost-competitive alternative to conventional water injection solutions.

Hamburg Sud announces new Sustainability Report Hamburg Süd has published a Sustainability Report in accordance with the GRI G4 Standard Disclosures (Core). Entitled “Setting standards and acting sustainably”, the report sets out the key topics in the areas of environmental, social and economic respon-sibility for 2014- 2015. The company states that signifi-cant progress was made par-ticularly in terms of reducing CO2 emissions http://goo.gl/qoZ334

UN meeting promotes cooperation into SDGsIMO participated in United Nations High-Level Commit-tee featuring a session on cooperation relating to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. IMO continues to link its technical cooperation programme to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including SDG 14 on conserv-ing and sustainably using the oceans.


Danish Shipowners showcase environmental and climate initiativesDanish Shipowners strive for minimizing their climate and environmental footprint. Their new website highlights the efficiency of maritime

transport and services and illustrates how the Danish shipping industry is working to reduce its impact on the environment and the climate. Navigatingresponsibly.dk focuses on four of shipping’s current challenges – CO2-emissions, air pollution, ship recycling and ballast water. These are all areas where shipping can and must take further responsibility.“Despite international shipping being the most climate-friendly way to transport goods, we wish to take further responsibil-ity and be a part of the solu-tion by reducing our impact on the environment and the climate,” said Maria Bruun Skipper, Director at the Dan-ish Shipowners’ Association. With a number of innovative initiatives Danish shipping companies have already set the course for a more respon-sible and sustainable future.

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DMA responsible

for Denmark’s first

maritime spatial plan

The Danish Maritime Authority

will be responsible for imple-

menting the new act on mari-

time spatial planning which its

aim is to promote economic

growth by means of coordi-

nated development and use of

the sea areas.

New collaboration

on Corporate Ocean

Responsibility

The Dubai Council on Marine

and Maritime Industries and the

World Ocean Council agreed to

collaborate on ocean sustain-

able development and Corpo-

rate Ocean Responsibility. WOC

works with companies to deter-

mine their “ocean footprint”

and develop Corporate Ocean

Responsibility policies and

ocean sustainability strategies

Port of Oakland

receives energy star

certification

The Port of Oakland has received

for the tenth consecutive year

the US EPA Energy Star award

as Port’s headquarters have

implemented the following

energy-saving measures: Mod-

ernized heating and air condi-

tioning equipment and new com-

puter and printing equipment

that requires less powe.

in brief

Human Rights at Sea has issued a new publica-tion focused on the

implementation of the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business (UNGPs) and Human Rights in the maritime environment. The report alludes to the benefits of adopt-ing the UNGPs in respect to their integration into business docu-ments such as Corporate Social Responsibility policies, report-ing and assurance strategies and associated policies. Explore more at http://goo.gl/fxV63z

IMO’s work on promoting green and sustainable shipping was highlighted at the ITF Green and

Inclusive Transport Summit 2016 in Germany. Mr Lim mentioned mandatory energy efficiency measures already adopted and approved, as well as two major technology programmes to help improve energy efficiency in ship-ping and help the industry move towards a low-carbon future. During a side event on “Reduc-ing CO2 from shipping: Acting on the Paris Agreement” Edmund Hughes, Head, Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency at IMO reiter-ated that the challenge is not just one for IMO as the international regulator for shipping industry but extends to ship designers and marine engineers to develop the technological solutions, to those

who operate and manage ships, to seafarers and those who edu-cate them and, importantly, to the business of shipping, which needs to ensure that investment in inno-vative low carbon technologies is properly incentivised. Transport ministers from ITF Member coun-tries attending the summit agreed a declaration on green and inclu-sive transport. The declaration

recognises that growth in the maritime industry highlights the need for enhanced cooperation among transport stakeholders in order to promote the protection of the environment alongside sound framework conditions for the sector through continued col-laboration at IMO. You may view the Declaration at http://goo.gl/VGxbhJ

How UNGPS should be applied in the maritime environment

IMO promotes sustainable shipping at ITF summit

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green reports green reports


ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR MARINE ANDINLAND WATERWAYSPublisher EU Joint Research CentreThe study finds that fuels like liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol are the most promising alternatives to drive decarbonisation of the shipping sector and ultimately contribute to the fight against climate change.

THE INTEGRATED ARCTIC CORRIDORS FRAMEWORKPublisher PEW Charitable TrustsThe report addresses current shipping-related challenges in the Canadian Arctic, including new measures to improve safety, protect sensitive marine habitat, and ensure full Inuit participation

2016 WORLD LNG REPORTPublisher IGUThe report demonstrates how the global LNG industry is poised for growth and plays a key role in expanding access to natural gas in the world’s future energy mix

PORT OF ANTWERP PUBLISHES THIRD SUSTAINABILITY REPORTPublisher Port of AntwerpThe third report examines the ‘3Ps’ (People, Planer, Prosperity). The report includes also a survey investigating how the port is experienced by those who live and work nearby.

GREEN4SEA Reports Library at www.GREEN4SEA.com/Reports

SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ROLE OF PORTSPublisher PanteiaThe report concludes that imposing a SECA on the Mediterranean will result in reduced emission of sulphur dioxide, but in practically no changes to the market share of the various ports.

DISCHARGES OBSERVED DURING AERIAL SURVEILLANCE IN THE BALTIC SEAPublisher HELCOMAccording to the reporta total of 82 mineral oil spills were identified in the Baltic Sea by air in 2015.

OVERVIEW OF NATIONAL DISPERSANT TESTINGPublisher EMSAThe study provides general background information on the use of dispersants as an oil spill response option and looks into the national policies regarding dispersant use in Europe.

GLOBAL TRENDS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENTPublisher UNEPThe annual global investment in new renewables capacity, at $266 billion, was more than double the estimated $130 billion invested in coal and gas power stations in 2015.

TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK 2025Publisher DNV GL The next ten years will introduce many changes. As an example, additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – is dramatically changing where and how things are made. Spare parts for ships, for instance, could be printed out at a port of convenience.

EU TECHNICAL GUIDANCE FOR SHIP RECYCLING FACILITIESPublisher European CommissionThe document provides clarifications in accordance with the relevant Hong Kong Convention provisions taking into account IMO, ILO and Basel

TOP 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES OF PORTSPublisher ESPOAir quality remains the number one priority of European ports whereas Energy consumption becomes the second priority issue and noise the third.

AN INTEGRATED EUROPEAN UNION POLICY FOR THE ARCTICPublisher European CommissionThe report contains a number of initiatives to protect the Arctic climate and environment as well as promote sustainable development in the Arctic region

IMPACTS OF 2015 SECA MARINE FUEL SULPHUR LIMITS Publisher NABU The report reveals that air pollution in the North Sea and Baltic Sea has declined considerably one year after the implementation of stricter fuel sulphur content and highlights positive impact on ship emissions.

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Evoqua presents BWMS solution for all salinitiesIan Stentiford, Evoqua Water Technologies, provides an overview of the IMO and USCG regulations for the prevention of transferring aquatic species in ballast tanks.

First alternative energy hub with LNG scheduled for AntwerpWith the development of the Alternative Energy Hub in the Port of Antwerp, ENGIE will build the first shore-to-ship LNG bunkering station in Europe for inland and coastal navigation, dredgers and tugboats.

Port of Rotterdam redevelops Maasvlakte’s bird valleyThe new nature conservation area is in keeping with the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s policy to become the most sustainable port of its kind and to encourage people living in the area to come to the port for recreational and sporting purposes.

ABB: A clean energy future is achievable As Hawaii embarks on the complex transition from a fossil-fueled past to a clean energy future, Solar Impulse and ABB are proving that renewables are a reliable power source.

Rolls-Royce: LNG UpdateRichard Bowcutt, Rolls-Royce, discusses how the LNG industry can develop as a sustainable marine fuel over the coming years.

GREEN4SEA Video Library at www.GREEN4SEA.com/Videos

2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards- HighlightsThe 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards successfully concluded on Wednesday 6th of April 2016 in Eugenides Foundation Athens attracting 950 delegates from 20 countries representing a total of 400 organizations.

Robotic fish to monitor pollution in harboursSHOAL, the pan-European ICT project, part funded by the EU, has developed and delivered intelligent robotic fish capable of working together to detect and identify pollution in ports and other aquatic areas.

Ceremony for the Paris AgreementMs. Getrude Clement, Youth Representative from Tanzania, is giving his remarks for the Paris Agreement at the opening of the High-level Signature Ceremony for the Paris Agreement in front of the United Nations.

Technology reshapes shipping industryInterview with Harry Robertsson, Stena Teknik and Tom Boardley, LR discussing about the future of shipping

Suezmax construction at SHIThis video shows the construction of Stena Suezmax Tanker at Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard in Geoje, Korea..

Port of Antwerp: Feel the chemistryThe port of Antwerp explains how it offers continuity and sustainable innovation in a world of constant change.

Changing the process of container ship cargo system designMacGregpr explains the process of changing the established cargo system design and construction. It requires additional effort but pays off in form of improved cargo system payload capacity

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in brief

events calendar


cLIA cruise 360 – A Panoramic View to cruisinghttps://cruise360.org/

1-6 June 2016Vancouver, Canada

SMI GROUP International Port Security conference http://www.smi-online.co.uk

1-2 June 2016London, UK

POSIDONIA EVENTS Posidonia 2016http://www.posidonia-events.com/

6-10 June 2016 Athens, Greece

TRADEWINDS EVENTS Shipowners forum 2015http://www.tradewindsevents.com/

7 June 2016Athens, Greece

MARE fORUM 6th Blue Shipping Summit 2016http://mareforum.com/


TRADEWINDS EVENTS Shipowners forum 2016http://www.tradewindsevents.com/


NAMEPA Posidonia Seminarhttp://www.namepa.net/


TOc EVENTS TOc Europehttp://www.tocevents-europe.com/

14-16 June 2016Hamburg, Germany

MARINE MONEY 29th Annual Marine Money Weekhttps://www.marinemoney.com/forums/

21-23 June 2016New York, US

WATERfRONT cONfERENcE 8th Annual UK Ports conferencehttp://www.waterfrontconferencecompany.com/


ISWAN Day of the Seafarer eventhttp://www.seafarerswelfare.org/

25 June 2016Manila, Philippines

LNG SHIPPING 7th Annual LNG Shipping conferencewww.ibcenergy.com


AcI EVENTS 15th Ballast Water Management Summithttp://www.wplgroup.com/aci

13-14 July 2016Singapore

TRANSPORT EVENTS 14th Asian Ports & Shipping 2016http://www.transportevents.com/

14-15 July 2016Bangkok, Thailand

SMM SMM 2016http://www.smm-hamburg.com/en/

6-9 September 2016Hamburg, Germany

AcI EVENTS 7th Maritime Salvage & casualty Responsehttp://www.wplgroup.com/aci

7-8 September 2016London, UK

SMM SMM International Maritime Trade fairhttp://www.smm-hamburg.com/en/

8-9 September 2016Hamburg, Germany

fATHOM Ship Efficiency Awards 2016http://www.fathomshippingevents.com/

9 September 2016London, UK

MARINTEc Marintec South Americahttp://marintecsa.com.br/en/

19-21 September 2016Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

AcI EVENTS 9th Arctic Shipping Summithttp://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event

21-22 September 2016London, UK

INfORMA BWM Tech North Americahttps://maritime.knect365.com/

27-29 September 2016Miami, Florida

IQPc Port Infrastructure Developmenthttp://www.pidevent.com/

27-29 September 2016Amsterdam, The Netherlands

LLOYD’S LIST Lloyd’s List Global Awards 2015https://ibiawards.com/lloydslist-global

29 September 2016London, UK

MARE fORUM 8th Iron Ore and coal Shipping Summithttp://www.mareforum.com/

3 October 2016Athens, Greece

INfORMA Arctic Shipping forum North Americahttps://maritime.knect365.com

4-6 October 2016Montreal, Canada

SAfETY4SEA 2016 SAfETY4SEA conference & Awardshttp://www.safety4sea.com/forum/2016-safety4sea-athens-forum/

5 October 2016Athens, Greece

MERcATOR MEDIA Green Port congresshttp://www.greenport.com/

12-14 October 2016Venice, Italy

BUSINESS DYNAMIcS International Green Shipping Summithttp://gssummit.org/

17-18 October 2016Rotterdam, The Netherlands

DANISH MARITIME DAYS Danish Maritime Dayshttp://www.danishmaritimedays.com/

24-28 October 2016Copenhagen, Denmark

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Documents

SQE Marine (Hellas) Ltd. Αφεντούλη 2, 185 36 ΠειραιάςAkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business. The carbon credits were accrued by the tanker vessel Argenta, which was