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

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.

A 'Preliminary Energy Efficiency Certificate' has also been issued to the vessel's ship manager.

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

Earthjustice request that the Federal court order the US Environmental Protection Agency to comply with the Clean Air Act.

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

US Secretary of Defense appeals to lawmakers, saying that the treaty is even more essential due to glacial ice melt in polar regions.

'May prove to be the most cost effective solution' and almost any vessel could be retrofitted, manufacturers suggest.

Bunkers International to offer low sulphur fuel at ports of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta.

Changed MARPOL regulations and ban on incinerating oily waste in ECAs were drivers behind development of 'PureDry' system.

Uncertainty about 2015 sulphur limit delaying scrubber investment, while others don't want to be 'guinea pigs', says Alfa Laval.