South Korea implements emission reduction initiatives in major port areas

South Korea’s Special Act on Air Quality Improvement in Port and Other Areas entered into force on 1 January 2020 as a part of an ongoing national programme to reduce air pollution from shipping and port activities. The act introduces a series of measures, some of which will have direct impact on ships’ operational practices, and we advise ship operators and masters to make note of the following:

New Korean emission control areas

Effective from 1 September 2020, the following South Korean port areas become domestic emission control areas (ECAs):

  • Incheon
  • Pyeongtaek-Dangjin
  • Yeosu-Gwangyang
  • Busan
  • Ulsan

The maps below have been extracted from the Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ announcement on 26 December 2019 (in Korean) and the red lines in the maps indicate the extent of the ECA in each port.

More information: Gard

 

Albion Team Updates June 2020

Albion Marine completed a scrubber retrofit program for a major international shipping company. The scope of work included a complete engineering package and on-site support. Our team is safely back. Amid COVID-19 implications, the project was completed on time and according to budget. Albion is a Canadian leading project management and engineering company specialized in legislative compliance solutions: ballast water treatment systems, air emission abatement technologies, energy efficiency solutions, hybrid power and ocean protection.

Albion Marine – Ocean Supercluster

Albion Marine Solutions is proud to announce that we are now associate members of Ocean Supercluster

Transport Canada expands required use of face masks across all forms of transportation

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, has announced that he is expanding the requirements for the use of face coverings by workers and other involved in the transportation system, to reduce the risk of COVID-19. It also puts in place a more comprehensive approach for face coverings that strengthens the protection of everyone involved in the transportation system. The measures will be implemented trough a combination of mandatory orders and guidance across several sectors. More information: Chamber of Shipping

Albion Marine - Ballast Water Management Plans

Albion Marine supports ships and port states to apply sound and practical measures in situations where a ship is unable to manage its ballast water in accordance with IMO Convention. On behalf of the shipowners we incorporate measure to Ballast Water Management Plans (BWMP) and get it approved by Class. Please contact our office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +1 604 529 8488) to discuss your options in case BWTS does not perform.

 

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