Source: Cunningham report
The International Maritime Organization, which met in London last week, approved an emission control area for the U.S. and Canada that will require all ships within 200 nautical miles of the coast to use low-sulfur fuel. It was hailed as a victory for both the maritime industry and environmentalists.
The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association - which has promoted approval of the international standard for several years while fighting state attempts to dictate environmental standards for ships engaged in international trade - said that the IMO's decision will result in cleaner air for people and a level playing field for the industry.
"The IMO's decision is also important because it sets a standard that must be implemented by all vessels, regardless of what flag they fly, that come within 200 nautical miles of the U.S. and Canada, including the Hawaiian Islands - and hopefully ends the trend where a patchwork of different standards was emerging as a result of states, districts and even cities considering their own standards."
- The Cunningham Report
The International Maritime Organization, which met in London last week, approved an emission control area for the U.S. and Canada that will require all ships within 200 nautical miles of the coast to use low-sulfur fuel. It was hailed as a victory for both the maritime industry and environmentalists.
The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association - which has promoted approval of the international standard for several years while fighting state attempts to dictate environmental standards for ships engaged in international trade - said that the IMO's decision will result in cleaner air for people and a level playing field for the industry.
"The IMO's decision is also important because it sets a standard that must be implemented by all vessels, regardless of what flag they fly, that come within 200 nautical miles of the U.S. and Canada, including the Hawaiian Islands - and hopefully ends the trend where a patchwork of different standards was emerging as a result of states, districts and even cities considering their own standards."
- The Cunningham Report
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