Pollution News
Turkey imposes harsher maritime pollution finesTurkey has increased the levels of maritime pollution fines raising them by 9.11 %, according to the Standard Club.13 January 2021 Wednesday 12:00
Preparing for IMO’s new engine emissions rulesA major change in emissions regulations is coming, which will likely have a considerable impact on tug and workboat design, construction and operation12 August 2020 Wednesday 15:00
US Court Convicts Evridiki Navigation, Liquimar Tankers for PollutionA U.S. based court has convicted Greek tanker owner Evridiki Navigation, operator Liquimar Tankers Management Services23 December 2019 Monday 12:04
Ship Owner, Operator Fined USD 1.8 Mn for Covering Up Vessel Oil PollutionTwo shipping companies incorporated in Liberia will pay a USD 1.8 million criminal penalty for pollution caused by a cargo vessel and concealing evidence, the US Department of Justice said.17 October 2019 Thursday 17:49
POLB cuts diesel pollution 87%The Port of Long Beach’s clean-air efforts have continued dramatic reductions in air pollution, including an 87% cut in diesel emissions, according to the latest comprehensive study.10 September 2019 Tuesday 11:05
International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds Celebrate 40th AnniversaryThe International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds have provided financial help in 150 oil spill incidents since 1978.05 November 2018 Monday 10:45
Boat Built with Recycled Plastic to Highlight PollutionKenyan islanders have built a boat made entirely of recycled plastic collected during clean-ups of the ocean to highlight the growing menace of plastic waste that ends up in the sea.19 September 2018 Wednesday 11:3
Consent decrees agreed in Hawaii fishing vessel pollution caseTwo Honolulu-based fishing companies, Triple Dragon, LLC, and Capt. Millions III, LLC, along with the company managers and vessel operators26 May 2018 Saturday 15:32
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping to Prevent Environmental PollutionEnvironmental protection is one of the main criteria of sustainable development, says Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ACSC).22 January 2018 Monday 16:08
Eco-Friendly Cranes for Mombasa Port to Check PollutionThe Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) will launch two ultra-modern diesel electric cranes by mid-2018 at the Port of Mombasa to keep a tab on pollution on its premises.28 November 2017 Tuesday 10:55
Shipping’s new technologies will help address pollution concernsA ship owner investing in a newbuilding today has in front of him a flurry of options to consider in order to comply with the upcoming new regulations.23 September 2017 Saturday 18:23
Cruiseship Air Pollution Is Worse Than Most CitiesPassengers lounging on cruise ship pool decks could be exposing themselves to dangerous levels of pollution08 July 2017 Saturday 00:02
UN Asks Countries to Apply Tighter Marine Pollution ControlsThe UN has urged governments to implement tighter marine pollution controls or risk further degradation of the oceans, fish stocks and ecosystems.08 June 2017 Thursday 13:30
EU Policy Makers Urged to Cut Pollution from ShippingEnvironmental experts are ringing the alarm bell and calling upon European policy makers to urgently adopt policies that effectively target the environmental performance of shipping.01 March 2017 Wednesday 13:35
Canadian court fined operator of Clipper Adventurer with pollution costs for Nunavut grounding in 2010Canadian court found guilty the owners and operators of m/v Clipper Adventurer for grounding and pollution at large rock shelf near Nunavut in August 2010.17 February 2017 Friday 14:16
Nor-Shipping: Tackling Ocean PollutionAs an estimated 5 trillion pieces of plastic garbage are currently polluting ocean habitats, the international shipping exhibition and conference Nor-Shipping argued that it is time for innovation to clean up.14 February 2017 Tuesday 12:30
Air Pollution Documented on Cruise Ship DeckGerman environmental organization Naturschutzbund Deutschland (NABU) conducted undercover air tests on the passenger deck of a European cruise ship and claim they showed high loads of health damaging ultra-fine particles.04 February 2017 Saturday 15:48
USCG and BSEE see no water pollution effects from rig fire off LouisianaThe US Coast Guard (USCG) on Monday said there appeared to be no pollution effects from last week’s fire on board an oil platform in the US Gulf of Mexico.11 January 2017 Wednesday 14:40
Tianjin Port halts operations due to air pollutionChina’s Tianjin Port has suspended all operations until December 21, due to an air pollution red alert issued by the city government.19 December 2016 Monday 11:24
