Port Area of Boston (USA)

Lat: 42°22'59''N
Long: 71°2'59''W

Chelsea	Sandwich

20 Nov US supplier adds two new ports
Long-term plans involve further expansion on the east coast.
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22 Oct Abrasive fuel samples reported in US port
Three samples show high levels of aluminium and silicon.
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23 Jul Tug escort legislation approved
New legislation will require all ships to have tug escort.
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02 Jul Campaign continues for US vessels to have tug escorts
Increasing concerns by legislators over risk of another barge oil spill in Buzzards Bay.
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22 May US Senate committee passes emissions bill
Senator Boxer's bill calls for faster bunker fuel sulphur reductions than MARPOL Annex VI.
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16 May 'Double-skin bunker tank' legislation moving forward
'We cannot let our coastlines suffer catastrophic effects of a spill,' says Senator.
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08 Jan IMO 'must move quickly' on emissions
US group says international regulations on bunker fuel and exhaust gases must be 'rapid and effective'.
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31 Dec MARPOL law awaits US action
Legislation languishing but EPA still moving ahead with proposals.
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19 Dec SkySails ship 'ready to sail'
Ship operator looking for bunker savings of 20% to 30%.
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04 Sep New barge rules enacted
Coast Guard requiring additional measures to protect against oil spills.
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