Who we are
Our WG has 44 members from 15 countries with the following representation:- 16 members from engine manufacturers / ship builders.
- 15 members from universities / research institutes.
- 8 members from component suppliers.
- 3 members from classification societies.
- 2 members from ship owners /operators.
What we do
The aim of the working group is to discuss and contribute in an international, cross-industry forum on the implications of exhaust emissions and regulations for the marine industry and land-based power plants.
Our current projects and activities
- Review of marine and power plant emission regulatory development – IMO, World Bank, Europe, USA, Japan, China, etc.
- Discussion and preparation of documents on black carbon emissions from ships.
Latest publications
- Alternative fuels emission control for large combustion engines (Oktober 2025)
- CCUS – Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (August 2022)
- Comment to Black Carbon discussions at IMO on Influence of Fuel Quality on Black Carbon Emissions in the Arctic Region Caused by International Shipping [PDF] (July 2013)
- Emission Calculation Check Guide – IMO NOX Technical Code 2008 – Set of Sample Measurement Data for Evaluation of Correct Calculation According to the Algorithms Provided by the Code. [PDF] (January 2013)
- Background Information on Black Carbon Emissions from Large Marine and Stationary Diesel Engines – Definition, Measurement Methods, Emission Factors and Abatement Technologies. [PDF] (January 2012)
- Position Paper on Requirements for Prime Mover Technique Specific Emission Limits [PDF] (February 2010)
- Comment on US EPA NPRM 40 CFR Part 1042 - marine & locomotive engines - less than 30lit per cyl engines [PDF] (June 2007)