Green Ships Fuelled by LNG: Stimulus for Indian Coastal Shipping

Abstract

This article seeks to understand some legal aspects surrounding 'green shipping' in India. Pollution caused by ships in their daily operations or when they are scrapped is causing concern world over. That necessitates ways and means of addressing the issue as well as future of greener shipping operations. Coastal shipping has being neglected in India for a long time. We also need adequately comprehend importance of coastal shipping and the role it could play in the economic development of India. This study tries to establish a relationship between 'green shipping' and possible growth of coastal shipping in India. Green shipping is the need of the future for providing green and sustainable transport of goods around the Indian coast as well as beyond it. Use of LNG as fuel and advantages India will have in switching over to LNG, international regulations governing LNG ships and their transposition in domestic laws as well as construction, operation and other facilities associated with LNG fuelled ships in India have been sought to be addressed.

Antecedents of Green Loyalty in the Cruise Industry: Sustainable Development and Environmental Management

“…Operators on eco‐friendly cruise lines, which often collaborate with non‐profit organizations, environmental groups or government agencies, make diverse efforts to green their cruises in order to reduce excessive energy/water use, cut emissions to the bare minimum and minimize wastes from rooms, dining, leisure facilities and other ship facilities (Ahmad, ; IGLU Cruise, ; Han et al ., ; Klein, ; Paloti and Poma, ). Such cruise lines also participate in environmental bodies (e.g.…”

“…Diverse eco‐friendly technologies/systems for fuel/energy/water conservation and reduction of pollution are installed on such cruise ships (e.g. solar panels that power lighting, advanced hull designs that help ships glide through water more efficiently, conservation systems for cooking oil, energy‐efficient appliances, heat transfer windows or windows coated in a dark film that allow more light and reduce cooling needs in cabins and rooms, grey water reuse systems, use of biodiesel and noise‐reduction systems) (Ahmad, ; GTG, ; IGLU Cruise, ; Han et al ., ; Kaldy, ; Klein, ).…”

Model of sustainable behavior: Assessing cognitive, emotional and normative influence in the cruise context

“…In particular, the integration of pro‐environmental business technologies and practices into products or services in the cruise industry has become a significant force for the alleviation of its huge impact on the ocean and the greater environment. Because of the constant ecological issues in the cruise industry, which include water pollution, exhaustion of natural resources, climate change, and enormous demands on water and energy (Kaldy, ), the industry is working hard to decrease its hazardous environmental actions and become more eco‐friendly (Ahmad, ; Klein, ). With the increasing green needs and growing ecological awareness of the consumer market, such greening efforts can boost the competitiveness of cruise businesses (Han, Jae, & Hwang, ).…”