Marine
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Tidewater issues its second sustainability report
Houston headquartered offshore service vessel giant Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) has released its second formal sustainability report, disclosing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in 2021. In his introduction to the report, Tidewater CEO Quintin Kneen says that “climate change is Important to us.” “When it comes to addressing climate and…
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IMO : Committing to protecting the marine environment in the Caribbean
Caribbean Member States and industry have set the course for the future to protect the Caribbean marine environment during the latest meeting of the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency, Information, and Training Centre – Caribe (RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe). The 10th RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe Steering Committee Meeting (which is held every two years) was held in Curaçao…
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Wärtsilä extends leadership in hybrid vessel segment
The technology group Wärtsilä has extended its long-held lead within the field of hybrid electric vessel systems. Recent figures from Clarkson’s Research show that there are currently more than 300 hybrid vessels delivered or on order. Wärtsilä has delivered and received orders for 70 vessels as of 13 May 2022…
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Wärtsilä provides LFSS solution to BW LPG’s VLGC vessels
Wärtsilä’s LFSS is said to achieve IMO emission limits without requiring exhaust scrubber systems. Technology company Wärtsilä has concluded the supply of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Fuel Supply System (LFSS) to 15 Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels that are owned and operated by BW LPG, a company listed…
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Britishvolt and Scorpio to work on EV batteries for shipping sector
Britishvolt will conduct research on battery power and storage solutions for maritime shipping. Monaco-based Scorpio Group has made a strategic investment in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Britishvolt with the aim of developing batteries for the maritime industry. Britishvolt will carry out research on battery power and storage solutions for…
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Econowind receives fleet order for Wind-Assist installations from Vertom
Groningen, The Netherlands. May 20, 2022: Netherlands-based Econowind and Vertom today announced their collaboration to install wind-assist VentiFoil units on multiple vessels by the end of 2022. These will be retrofitted on the general cargo vessels MV Progress and MV Perfect, making it the first fleet order for Econowind. Econowind…
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NEOLINE wind-powered merchant ship to be equipped with Solid Sail solution from Chantiers de l’Atlantique
A development project for the construction of a 136-meter, wind-powered merchant ship is under full sail following the final selection of the wind-assisted propulsion technology for the vessel, an active crowdfunding campaign, and the forging of key strategic partnerships. Nantes, France: 19 May 2022: Nantes-based eco-responsible and low-carbon shipping company,…
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New tool to forecast carbon intensity of vessel operations
Jotun develops a new digital tool that demonstrates the positive effect of hull coatings on Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and vessel efficiency As shipowners rush to comply with Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) requirements, misguided decisions on “low friction” hull coatings can have far-reaching consequences. Jotun has created a…
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Scandlines installs Norsepower rotor sail on its second hybrid ferry
Scandlines turns down diesel engines, turns up wind power, and reduces CO2 emissions once again With the aim of becoming emission-free by 2040, Scandlines is setting itself higher targets than the Paris Agreement. The next step is the installation of a Norsepower Rotor Sail on the Scandlines hybrid ferry, M/V…
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Egypt is awash in plastic : An estimated 2.8m tonnes of plastic waste (Report PDF )
Egypt is awash in plastic. So are its river and coastal waters, including those of the Nile, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. Of an estimated 2.8m tonnes of plastic waste leaked into the Mediterranean each year, Egypt is by far the largest source, accounting for 43% of the…
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