Tag: Rules
Green groups demand CII is included in EU ship inspection rules, ahead of final talks
Open letter to co-legislators by environmental groups emphasising the importance of including climate pollution performance in the Union’s ship inspection risk framework using the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), a global measure in force globally since 2023 under the MARPOL Convention of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The EU’s Port State Control Directive is a crucial…
Bureau Veritas unveils Rules for hydrogen-fuelled ships
Paris-La Défense, France – 30 November 2023 – Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has launched its first classification Rules for hydrogen-fuelled ships (NR678) to support the safe development of hydrogen propulsion in the maritime sector. The rules outline technical requirements for the safe bunkering, storage, preparation, distribution, and use of…
AAL Takes Early Stance On The Eu’s New Year Carbon Emissions Trading Rules
AAL Shipping (AAL) has become the first project heavy lift carrier to publish a carbon surcharge guidance to help its customers prepare for the increased costs related to forthcoming European Union regulations on carbon emissions. The move comes ahead of the extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to cover the maritime industry,…
