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Mayer Brown

IMO Discusses Alternatives for Decarbonization of the Maritime Transport Sector

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Following discussions during the 81st meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81), which took place March 18–22, 2024, member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on a draft...more

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EPA to Increase Air Monitoring at Marine Ports

In a recent report, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) describes steps the EPA should take to increase air monitoring at marine ports and neighboring communities. While not agreeing to...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Upcycling: A Question of Law and Optics

Great buzz resulted from the World Bank study showing that the fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of annual global carbon emissions – more than international flights and maritime shipping combined. While this news...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Simply Speaking- June 2022: EEXI and CII - What Are the Implications for Vessel Owners and Lenders?

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EEXI and CII - What Are the Implications for Vessel Owners and Lenders? Background The International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) adopted MARPOL Annex VI in 1997 to limit air pollutants commonly associated with vessel...more

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What a Clean Future Means For Maritime

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As the Biden Administration finds its stride in the first 100 days, we are starting to see movement on several of its key priorities. Chief among them: pivoting to a clean energy economy. A campaign that promised investments...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

EPA to Study Sulfur Limit Impact on Shipping

On July 30, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a workshop to engage stakeholders in a discussion surrounding the development of a study of the economic impacts of compliance with the North American...more

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