Vessel Air Emissions

Members of the World Shipping Council support the issuance, ratification and implementation of international vessel air emissions standards established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The IMO is the United Nations specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.

April 4, 2008 - The World Shipping Council issues a statement expressing its full support for the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee's (MEPC) development and approval of new rules that will effectively address vessel air emissions worldwide. Read the Council's comments   >>

February 4, 2008 -The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), issued a statement calling on the IMO to adopt, new environmentally effective emissions standards. Read the ICC statement   >>

June 28, 2007 - Liner shipping industry leaders meet with the U.S. EPA and U.S. Coast Guard to announce their support for a global plan to dramatically reduce vessel air emissions. Read the news release  >>

• The World Shipping Council issues a position paper in support of the U.S. government's proposal to the IMO to revise the MARPOL Annex VI Vessel Air Emissions Treaty to more effectively reduce particulate matter and sulfur and nitrous oxide emissions through a combination of new fuel standards and new engine system standards.
  Read the Council's position paper  >>
  Read the U.S. Proposal  >>
  
• The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) endorses the U.S. proposal calling it the "fastest path to emissions progress." Read the news release  >>

Other endorsements of the U.S. proposal:

October 20, 2007 - The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) joins WSC and PMSA in endorsing the U.S. proposal. Read more >>   >>

August 28, 2007 - The Port of Seattle issues a resolution endorsing the U.S. proposal. Read the resolution   >>

July 18, 2007 - The Port of Oakland announces its support for the proposal. Read the Port's letter  >>

April 13, 2007 - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) expresses its support for the U.S. proposal to the IMO for new international vessel emissions standards. Read CARB's letter  >>

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