Association for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
The Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA) was launched March 30, 2009, to provide a sustainable operating environment within the marine industry for exhaust gas cleaning system technologies. The EGCSA has been formed from companies and organizational divisions that manufacture exhaust gas cleaning systems for the marine sector. The founder companies of the association are Aalborg Industries, Clean Marine, Krystallon, Marine Exhaust Solutions, and W�rtsil�a. The EGCSA will also include membership from companies in associated sectors that support technology solutions to reduce exhaust gas air pollution from ships. The association recognizes that exhaust gas cleaning technology for the marine sector has recently been given regulatory approval from the
International Maritime Organization (IMO) and has been established to provide a rational voice for the now unified sector. The EGSCA intends to work closely with the marine and energy industries and regulatory bodies, as well
as governments, NGOs and environmental groups to create a standardized regulatory framework for the development of exhaust gas cleaning systems. In addition, the newly-formed organization will look to provide a centre for
technical information, impartial advice, opinion and information around the issues and challenges related to emissions reduction and exhaust gas cleaning systems.
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(NASA images by Robert Simmon and Jesse Allen, based on an image by Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team. Caption by Rebecca Lindsey)
April 2009
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