Marine
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IMO : Protecting Egypt’s seas from marine litter
Egypt is the latest country to benefit from a national training workshop (17-19 November) on implementation and enforcement of MARPOL Annex V The provision of adequate reception facilities is key to supporting the implementation of garbage regulations contained in Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution…
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Investigation : Revealing Dark Port Calls
AIS data is complete, vessel tracking can only answer where a ship was. AIS disablement is the #1 method that criminals use to conceal illicit activities and port calls Dark Activity (DA) insights enable 10X more efficient investigations of AIS disablement events To see through deceptive shipping practices and overcome…
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Yasmin Maldonado write to ” eBlue Economy” : What Is Marine Engineering
Marine engineering is a close cousin of mechanical engineering and covers a wide spectrum of subjects By : Yasmin Maldonado Nearly three-fourths of this earth is filled with water and we all know that sailing through the high seas is a great adventure as well as a career. This is…
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IMO : Accelerating the race to zero emission shipping
The COVID recovery will require a new growth and innovation agenda for societies to rebuild in line with climate commitments. To address this issue, a series of “Race to Zero” dialogues to spur greater climate action across all sectors are being held. IMO’s Secretary-General Kitack Lim opened the series’ shipping segment, reiterating that: “IMO’s GHG Strategy has sent a clear signal that now is…
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Reports : Accelerating Energy Innovation for the Blue Economy
In a new report, The Economist Intelligence Unit examines the past, present and future of energy innovation for the blue economy. The report looks at the energy needs of different ocean economy sectors, assesses groundbreaking innovations and outlines an enabling environment for energy innovation within the blue economy. Based on…
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Tharsis .. the latest vessel to install removable sail units
The Winds of Decarbonisation are Strengthening: Tharsis Sea-River Shipping, signs contract with eConowind and NG shipyard for new Wind-Assist Installation Even with the current restrictions and challenges that face the shipping industry with the pandemic and the latest low oil prices, wind-assisted propulsion solutions are still making headway as the…
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Classification : ABS examine different fuel options for the marine industry
ABS has published guidance on Ammonia as Marine Fuel, evaluating the challenges in design and operation of ammonia-fueled vessels. The latest in an ongoing series of ABS sustainability focused whitepapers examining different fuel options for the marine industry, Ammonia as Marine Fuel provides information for shipowners considering ammonia as an option in…
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Developing Ammonia-Fueled Engine For Maritime Sector
Innovation Fund Denmark, the Danish investment entity, has announced the establishment of a consortium to develop a two-stroke, ammonia-fuelled engine for maritime shipping. It aims to specify and demonstrate an entire, marine-propulsion system that will pave the way for the first commercial order for an ammonia-fuelled vessel. MAN Energy…
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Energy efficiency the ‘forgotten secret weapon’ in reducing emissions
By : Pieter Schaffels ARNHEM, The Netherlands – 20 October 2020 – Energy efficiency measures in buildings and industrial facilities are a key driver to accelerate the energy transition, but more investment and innovation is needed to speed up the pace of change. In its latest report, ‘Transition Faster Together: Energy use…
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