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ENVIRONMENT
Includes key issues relating to:
- Biofouling
- Emissions to water (Ballast water, Hull fouling management)
- Emissions to air (SOX, NOX, VOC (Annex VI or MARPOL), Greenhouse gas emissions, Energy efficiency, Monitoring, Reporting & Verification (MRV))
- EPA VGP
- Graywater
- Reception Facilities
- Ship Recycling
- Waste Management
Contact
Tim Wilkins
Environment Director, Regional Manager Asia Pacific
e: tim.wilkins@intertanko.com
t: +65 6333 4007
Elfian Harun
Environment Manager & Assistant Regional Manager Asia Pacific
e: elfian.harun@intertanko.com
t: +65 6333 4007
Latest on ENVIRONMENT
China enforcement of the Ballast Water Management Regulations
As reported previously, the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA) is now enforcing the requirements of the IMO’s Ballast Water... MORE
INTERTANKO releases Guide to New Zealand’s Biofouling and Ballast Water Requirements
INTERTANKO has produced the “Guide to New Zealand’s biofouling and ballast water requirements” to offer Members guidance on their vessels.... MORE
EU suggests IMO limits sea areas for discharges from open loop scrubbers
INTERTANKO has today received the final draft paper that the EU may submit to IMO today (8 Feb) for the... MORE
USCG issues update on VIDA
The USCG’s Rear Admiral John Nadeau, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy on the Vessel Incident Discharge Act (VIDA), has issued... MORE
Voluntary Right Whale Speed Restriction Zone south of Nantucket extended
NOAA Fisheries has announced that a voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area – DMA) has been extended 26... MORE
Key Resources
INTERTANKO Position on Ship Recycling
INTERTANKO Statement on Ship Recycling and the Hong Kong Convention INTERTANKO supports the introduction of international environmental and safety standards... MORE
EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR)
The full regulation is available to download here. Background Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 on ship recycling, commonly known as the... MORE
Challenges and Tasks for the smooth implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention
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Ballast Water Contingency Measures for Tankers
INTERTANKO has released 'Ballast Water Contingency Measures for Tankers' in order to provide Members with guidance on practical contingency measures... MORE
Guidance on Waste Management for Tankers
INTERTANKO's Guidance on Waste Management for Tankers seeks to provide guidance for the management of waste on-board tankers taking into... MORE
