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<title><![CDATA[Vessels to use 'energy efficient' diesel electric propulsion system]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Wärtsila-designed vessels will feature optimal fuel consumption and flexibility in pipe laying operations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 06:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Maritime experts to attend ECA workshop]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Less than 11 weeks until the North American Emission Control Area (ECA) is enforced.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada and US to enhance cargo efficiency]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Advances made in approving bilge water treatment systems]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA['Previously, ship owners specifying 5 ppm have had to take the word of the equipment supplier that the system really does meet the limit.']]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:24:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New data sheds light on Marine Protected Areas]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Analysis has shown that 8% of US waters are currently designated as MPAs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Greens raise new concerns over 'three-fold increase in shipping']]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Australian environmentalists call for delay to port expansion to allow more time for studies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LNG-fuelled vessel orders increase 26%]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Key factor is the IMO Tier III emissions standards, slated to take effect in 2015-2016.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 03:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Siemens awarded contract to supply eco-friendly propulsion]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Systems are expected to reduce transit costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:24:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vessel discharging fuel on US West Coast]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[US Coast Guard continuing to monitor sunken fishing vessel releasing up to two gallons of diesel a minute into waters around Whidbey Island.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Move to make California bunker tax exemption permanent]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Senator Alan Lowenthal gains support for bill that would make permanent a partial sales tax exemption on the purchase of marine fuel.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Renewable diesel made from fish waste]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Batch of waste fish fat complies with the strict sustainability requirements of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sampling challenge to detect toxic gas in bunker fuel]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Standard method for obtaining samples used to test delivered fuel quality not suitable for determining H2S content in bunker fuel.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA['Global industry needs global environmental standards']]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[President of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services says local regulations would make life 'very difficult' for international ship owners.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 12:11:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Indian shipowners want sulphur cap exemption]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA['They feel that imposing the same norms on them is harsh,' says Indian government official.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 11:14:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Box vessel receives SEEMP certificate]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A 'Preliminary Energy Efficiency Certificate' has also been issued to the vessel's ship manager.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DFDS: Scrubber has increased operating costs]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[DFDS official also cites reliability issues with system installed on its vessel.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:22:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ferry company reiterates commitment to LNG]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Talks continue as North America is on countdown to Emission Control Area enforcement.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 22:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NYK to showcase future concept ship]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The concept ship aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 69% through the use of technologies available in 2030.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 21:34:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lloyd's Register to assess potential of wind technology]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Project will identify and measure the potential generating capacity from wind power for the ship's trading patterns.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Action filed requesting stricter particulates deadline]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Earthjustice request that the Federal court order the US Environmental Protection Agency to comply with the Clean Air Act.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Drydocks World and Maritime World look to the future]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Embarking upon a ZERO HARM health, safety and environmental initiative.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:09:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shanghai to measure PM2.5 emissions]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[As the port continues to thrive, the US consulate look to increase transparency on air-quality data.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 17:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[INTERTANKO reiterates stand on fuel quality]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ECA compliance through use of cleaner fuels may be 'attractive' compared with 'significant cost' of equipping ships with scrubbers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:26:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[US legislators strike blow against biofuel ambitions]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA['It simply doesn't make sense to be spending extra dollars when we're trying to cut costs,' congressman tells Armed Services Committee.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:24:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Managing Director for INTERTANKO]]></title>
<link>http://www.sustainableshipping.com/news/i113108/New_Managing_Director_for_INTERTANKO</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Katharina Stanzel taking over from Joe Angelo in July, association's Council finalising five year strategic plan.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Supplier 'not suggesting' vessels must carry different BN marine lubes]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Vessels should use cylinder oil based on predominant operating conditions, says Castrol Marine.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[US urged again to ratify UNCLOS]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[US Secretary of Defense appeals to lawmakers, saying that the treaty is even more essential due to glacial ice melt in polar regions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 21:24:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Master and mariner prosecuted for dumping food waste]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Master was fined $500 and the owner was fined $5,000.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 20:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Nanotube 'sponge' has potential in oil spill cleanup]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Scientists find it has the potential to absorb up to 100 times its weight in oil.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Scrubbers may have edge over LNG for retrofits]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA['May prove to be the most cost effective solution' and almost any vessel could be retrofitted, manufacturers suggest.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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