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Definition and measurement of marine black carbon emissions

Presentation to the International Maritime Organization on the definition and measurement of marine black carbon emissions, 30 January 2012.  

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for New Ships

Summary of the July 2011 International Maritime Organization regulation setting increasing efficiency standards for large ships in 2015–2025.

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Reducing GHG Emissions from Ships

Concisely summarizes a more detailed technical report on marginal costs of design standards, retrofit technologies, and operational measures that improve ship energy efficiency.

Test cycles used to evaluate vehicle efficiency

Surveys the range of test cycles used to evaluate the efficiency of vehicles—including passenger cars and trucks, motorcycles, heavy-duty trucks and buses, and marine vessels—in order to inform ICAO discussion of a CO2 certification...

Air Pollution and GHG Emissions from Oceangoing Ships

Identifites options for regulating emissions from ships, one of the world's largest and fastest growing sources of air pollution. The regulation of commercial marine vessels represents a significant political and legal challenge, as ships...