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GAO – aviation and climate change

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on aviation and climate change. It found that aircraft emissions are expected to grow as additional craft are added to the aviation fleets, but that technological and operational improvements, along with government policies, can help control emissions. The report makes no specific recommendations, but explains two particular potential government policies that should be considered: cap-and-trade and emissions taxes. GAO-09-554 (6/8/09). Note: This report is of interest to the maritime industry because that industry and the aviation industry are in similar situations as regards air emissions. While some operational approaches (such as slow steaming) may not work for aircraft, many other options, including governmental approaches, can be aligned.

EU MSC(HOA) – suspected pirates delivered to Kenya for prosecution

The European Union Maritime Security Centre (Horn of Africa) [EU MSC(HOA)] issued a press release stating that seven suspected pirates have been delivered to Kenyan authorities for prosecution. (6/8/09).

USCG – safety alert compact fluorescent lights

The US Coast Guard issued a safety alert stating that certain compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) may interfere with certain communications equipment and should not be installed on the navigation bridges of vessels and in other places capable of causing radio communications interference. Alert 02-09 (6/8/09). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.