2018 年 53 巻 3 号 p. 293-296
Among the energy sources nowadays, fossil fuels are the most popular being utilized but have a huge impact and contribute negatively on the environment. Along with vast economic benefit, maritime transportation industry and stakeholders in particular are facing a serious challenge of addressing environment pollution protection due to the impacts of engine emissions to populace in general. Currently, state authorities have also become more vigilant on the implementation of environmental pollution policies especially on the energy industry sector that plays a vital role.
The 71st session of the IMO MEPC was held in London from 3rd to 7th July 2017. Exhaust emissions such as CO2, PM and VOC have been discussed at the meeting and regulations will possibly be in effect in the near future. The first mandatory measure on energy efficiency was entered into force on 1 January 2013 while the Tier III NOx emission regulations became effective last 1st January 2016. This keynote speech describes the performance and emissions of Marine Diesel Engines as well as the results of MEPC 71st session.
