ECA compliance through use of cleaner fuels may be 'attractive' compared with 'significant cost' of equipping ships with scrubbers.

Less than 11 weeks until the North American Emission Control Area (ECA) is enforced.

President of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services says local regulations would make life 'very difficult' for international ship owners.

John Walker and his team will play a key role in determining the cause and extent of machinery damage, fires, collisions, groundings, and other marine incidents.

Senator Alan Lowenthal gains support for bill that would make permanent a partial sales tax exemption on the purchase of marine fuel.

'They feel that imposing the same norms on them is harsh,' says Indian government official.

Talks continue as North America is on countdown to Emission Control Area enforcement.

DFDS official also cites reliability issues with system installed on its vessel.

Scientists find it has the potential to absorb up to 100 times its weight in oil.

Transport Canada and US Coast Guard looking to make single cargo screening the norm, developing a framework for managing cargo flow during a maritime emergency.