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  Further measures to enhance energy efficiency

  Comments and proposals in respect of the introduction of a framework for the monitoring, reporting and verification of GHG emissions from shipping Submitted by the Clean Shipping Coalition.
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  Review of low sulphur fuel availability

  Comments on the review provisions contained in regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI and the calls to carry out an early review. Submitted by the Clean Shipping Coalition.
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  ISO standard to measure changes in hull and propeller performance

  Progress report on ISO 19030. Submitted by the Clean Shipping Coalition.

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  IMO: MEPC 65 Outcome

  Summary of MEPC 65 courtesy of the International Maritime Organization.
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  Goal-based approach to fuel and CO2 emissions monitoring and reporting

  Information paper submitted by IMarEST looking at the trade-off between acceptable accuracy, complexity, and relative through-life cost.

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  IMO: MEPC 64 Outcome

  October 2012 meeting adopted a number of guidelines and discussed matters relating to energy-efficiency, ballast water management and ship-recycling.
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  US proposal to reduce GHG emissions

  Further details on proposal to address GHG emissions by fostering improvements in ships' energy efficiency. MEPC 64/5/6
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  A transparent and reliable hull and propeller performance standard

  Update on proposal and estimate of the potential for GHG emissions reductions, submitted by the Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC).

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  IMO: MEPC 63 Outcome

  In March 2012 the IMO adopted important guidelines to support implementation of mandatory energy efficiency measures for international shipping. Subscriber only.
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  Interpretation of MARPOL and related instruments

  Guidelines for the Development of a Regional Reception Facilities Plan - submitted by Australia, the US and SPREP.
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  Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments

  Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code 2008.

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  Reduction of GHG emissions from ships

  Brazil submission on technical and operational measures.
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  Consideration of amendments to mandatory instruments

  Comments on the note by the Secretariat on amendments to MARPOL Annex V.
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  OCIMF: Submission on the SEEMP

  An example of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan currently in use by an oil tanker operator.

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  MEPC 61 outcome by Lloyd's Register

  Summary of the critical Marine Environmental Protection Committee outcomes.
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  Assessment of fuel availability and quality

  International Chamber of Shipping, BIMCO, OCIMF and INTERCARGO advise on a measured approach to enhance confidence in the legislative process.
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  France's proposal on exhaust gas cleaning systems

  Document looks at the data collection concerning washwater discharge and the need to encourage development of the system.

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  IMO: Energy Efficiency Design Index (August 2009)

  Interim EEDI guidelines that aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.
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  Proposals submitted to the IMO's Ballast Water Working Group

  Note by the Secretariat on the approval of management systems that treat ballast water prior to discharge into the marine environment.
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  MEPC 60 proposal by IMO chairman

  Work arrangements and proposals for further progress on a comprehensive control regime for GHG emissions from shipping.

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  Assessment of fuel-cycle impact of LNG in international shipping

  ICCT White Paper analysing the lifecycle GHG benefit of LNG as a marine fuel in the US, taking into account upstream CO2 and methane emissions.
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  North European LNG Infrastructure Project: Final report

  Feasibility study on setting up a supply network to facilitate the use of LNG as a bunker fuel, released by the Danish Maritime Authority on May 29, 2012.
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  Natural gas for marine vessels - US Market Opportunities

  April 2012 report that offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and prospects for converting US marine vessels to liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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  Air pollution from marine vessels in the US High Arctic in 2025

  ICCT study indicating a potential 150% to 600% increase in emissions by 2025.
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  Environmental impacts of shipping in 2030 with a particular focus on the Arctic region

  Joint study quantifying the concentrations changes and Radiative Forcing of short-lived atmospheric pollutants due to shipping emissions.
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  The case for a strong Polar Code

  Friends of the Earth report that provides recommendations for minimising the environmental risks associated with polar shipping.

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  Ship-born Non-indigenous Species Diminish Great Lakes Ecosystem Services

  New paper assigns dollar figure to effects of shipborne invaders in the Great Lakes Region.
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  US Coast Guard proposed ballast water discharge standard

  A two-phase standard for the allowable concentration of living organisms in ships’ ballast water discharged in US waters.
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  Wisconsin ballast water treatment feasibility paper

  Study looks to determine the commercial availability of technologies and feasibility of achieving the standard.

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  Motorways of the Sea

  A report that looks at modernising European short sea shipping links.
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  White paper - European transport policy for 2010: Time to decide

  The European Commission (EC) proposal for developing the European transport system that promotes transport by sea and inland waterways (short sea shipping).
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  Green Ships Can Fight Global Warming

  A report by Stas Margaronis based on a ten year effort to build fuel-efficient, low emissions ships to transport freight on the US marine highway.

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  EU submission to the United Nations, 2010

  CO2 emissions from transport in the EU27 to be considered at COP16.
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  IMO's paper presented at COP16

  An outcome to be presented to the UNFCCC that details progress made to improve energy efficiency of ships.
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  IMO: Technical, operational & market-based measures

  Detailing progress made at the 61st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.

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  Impact of biofouling on a naval surface ship

  Study considers expenditures for fuel, hull coatings, hull coating application and removal, and hull cleaning.
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  Ship hull coating systems simplified

  White paper by the Hydrex Group on choosing the right ship hull coating system.
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  2011 Australian Government study on biofouling

  Relative contribution of vectors to the introduction of invasive marine species.

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  Marine Litter: A Global Challenge

  A study by the United Nations Environment Programme on the economic impact that marine litter has on the shipping industry.

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  The National Geodetic Survey Ten-Year Plan

  Defining a National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) to meet US economic, social, and environmental needs.
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  Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) formula

  IMO's interim guidelines on the method of calculation of the EEDI for new ships.
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  CARB fuel switching advisory

  Advisory to owners or operators of ocean-going vessels visiting California ports.

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  Historical trends in ship design efficiency

  Study commissioned by Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment, published ahead of EEDI review.
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  Long-term potential for increased shipping efficiency through the adoption of industry-leading practices

  International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) analysis of low-carbon pathways for international shipping.
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  Regulated Slow Steaming in Maritime Transport

  The report of a major study into regulated slow steaming commissioned by Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment.

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  Top European 'global dumpers' of 2011

  NGO Shipbreaking Platform has released its third yearly list of European companies sending toxic ships to South Asia.
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  Selling Ships for Recycling

  Guidelines on transitional measures for shipowners ahead of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention.

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  Scrubbers – An economic and ecological assessment

  Study evaluating the use of exhaust gas scrubbers in comparison to MGO undertaken by CE Delft, commissioned by NABU.
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  Feasibility of IMO Annex VI Tier III implementation using SCR

  International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) study finds 2016 implementation technically feasible.
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  European framework on state aid to shipbuilding

  New rules to encourage innovation that come into effect from January 1, 2012 until 31 December 2013.

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  International shipping’s future: are we being honest about how best to handle shipping’s GHG emissions?

  Paper by Dr. Tristan Smith, University College London (UCL) Energy Institute.
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  CO2 Targets, Trajectories and Trends for International Shipping

  Report by academics at University College London and University of Manchester prepared for MEPC 68.
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  Climate Change: Implications for Transport

  Sectoral analysis based on the Fifth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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