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.

'It simply doesn't make sense to be spending extra dollars when we're trying to cut costs,' congressman tells Armed Services Committee.

Looking ahead to new rebuilding requirements that come into force in 2015.

Canada marine oil spill response comes under spotlight as resource development projects move forward.

Technology may reduce fuel bills by up to 2% and almost eliminate waste oils that can be costly to dispose of.

'We have shown that we have the technologies as well as the knowledge to become sustainable and safeguard our blue planet.'

Company suggests that retrofitting of scrubbers should be carried out immediately.

'The ESI sets the gold standard for green shipping and we encourage other ports to follow suit.'

Study highlights how maritime industry could switch to operating vessels on natural gas and benefit from low prices and low emissions.

'I am concerned about the cost and impact of several recent and forthcoming rulemakings that will affect the maritime sector.'

Action plans represent 'significant step' towards achieving vision of a sustainable, profitable shipping industry by 2040.

Fuel economy a criteria when looking at funding new ships, shipping executives say.

'The plan to run tankers from Kitimat is a train wreck waiting to happen,' says Master Mariner.

'This issue is important to the United States,' says Coast Guard official.

But LNG 'an attractive alternative' for ships operating on fixed routes.

Shipping industry's 'marginal profitability' does not give it the right pollute.

Expectations that 'high-consumption older tonnage' will be scrapped earlier than usual due to market conditions.

'There is a clear need for sustained investment in Arctic research,' said chief executive of Lloyd's.