NEWS Environment US stance on
emissions New emissions standards have been cleared in the USA, designed to slash pollution from locomotive and marine diesel engines by up to 90% as soon as this year. Te new rules look to reduce soot or particulate
matter (PM) by 90% or 27,000tonnes and reduce nitrogen oxides emissions (NOx) by 80%, or nearly 800,000tonnes. Te Environment Protection Agency projected that, nationwide, the regulation would help prevent 1400 premature deaths, and 120,000 lost workdays annually by 2030. Te EPA’s Clean Diesel Locomotive and Marine
programme would cut emissions from a wide range of marine sources, including ferries, tugboats, Great Lakes freighters, and all types of marine auxiliary engines. For the first time ever, rules require remanufacturing
standards for marine engines, reductions in engine idling, and the use of aſter-treatment technology will further reduce diesel emissions. Phasing in tighter long-term standards for PM and NOx will begin in 2014 for marine diesel engines. Advanced aſter- treatment technology will apply. Te effective dates for NOx will be two years earlier from last year’s proposal. Te EPA has now finalised a three part programme
that will dramatically reduce emissions from marine diesel engines below 30litres per cylinder displacement. The final rule includes the first-ever national
emission standards for existing marine diesel engines, applying to engines larger than 600kW when they are remanufactured - to take effect as soon as certified systems are available, as early as 2008. The rule also sets Tier 3 emissions standards for newly-built engines that will phase in, beginning in 2009. Finally, the rule establishes Tier 4 standards for newly-built commercial marine diesel engines above 600kW, based on the application of high-efficiency catalytic after-treatment technology, phasing in beginning 2014.
Business RR signs MoU with
Vinashin Rolls-Royce has formally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) in Hanoi, with a view to working together to help develop Vietnam’s fast- growing marine industry.
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Pham Thanh Binh, chairman of Vinashin shakes hands with John Paterson, president of marine, Rolls-Royce.
Te scope of the partnership will include identi-
fying potential strategic partners for development of shared business interests, which include the delivery of propulsion systems, as well as developing a sourcing strategy that enhances the business activities of both parties in Vietnam and for the export market. The agreement includes the development of a
training structure which will call on the technical expertise of Rolls-Royce. The signing ceremony was attended by John
Paterson – president of marine, Rolls-Royce, and Pham Tanh Binh – chairman, Vinashin. Vinashin Business Group not only represents
approximately 80% of the domestic shipbuilding capacity in Vietnam, but also a diversified spectrum of products which include shiprepair, shipping and logistics, heavy industries, civil and offshore construc- tions, financial and research service. It operates 30 shipyards.
Business Royal Haskoning
scoops First Marine Royal Haskoning has acquired First Marine International, the UK-based independent specialist consultancy providing expert advice within the shipbuilding and shiprepair sectors. Te company currently has a team of 12 consultants working on projects around the world including the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. First Marine International is working on a range of projects including master planning for four major
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