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IWSA : Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards Winners Announced at COP26
As the calls for ‘Action Now’ at COP26 are resonating and world leaders and industry are still grappling with the level of decarbonization ambition, a large group of shipping decarbonization pioneers gathered virtually just across the river, hosted by the Malin group, to celebrate the winners of the Wind Propulsion…
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IMO : New programme for West Africa maritime security PDF
Nigeria to implement IMO Whole of Government Approach to Maritime Security programme to build on progress made The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to improve maritime security in West Africa and is offering a new and innovative programme entitled the “IMO Whole of Government Approach to Maritime Security”. The…
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IWSA : Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards 2021 – Virtual Awards Ceremony
Following the key transport day at the COP26 today and to underscore the importance of positive, maritime decarbonization projects and messages, the International Windship Association (IWSA) will hold the Wind Propulsion Innovation Award 2021 virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, 11 November from 0900-1030 UK time. “These awards have been an…
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WASP: Wind-assist propulsion installation on air lubricated, diesel electric vessel starts operations in the North Sea
Tharsis Sea-River Shipping has concluded the installation of two retractable wing sails on their 88m, 2,364 dwt diesel-electric general cargo vessel, M/V Tharsis at the Neptune Shipyard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, near Rotterdam. The work was undertaken at the same time as the vessel was having its air lubrication system upgraded. The…
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WMU : Distance Learning Graduation Ceremony 2021
A virtual graduation ceremony for World Maritime University (WMU) graduates in the distance learning programmes was held this week. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it was not possible for the students to travel to Malmö, Sweden for the annual graduation ceremony that took place earlier in the week. Therefore…
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Remove slime from ships to cut emissions
Keeping ships’ hulls free from just a thin layer of slime can reduce a ship’s GHG emissions by up to 25 percent, according to the preliminary findings of a new study, launched at COP 26 (4 November). The preliminary findings of the study on the Impact of Ships’ Biofouling on…
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IMO and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign new partnerships
New funds will support projects to tackle biofouling and marine plastic litter and the designing of a long-term programme to help cut ship emissions. The agreements will see US$509,000 in funding going to the three environmental initiatives. IMO has signed three partnership agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to…
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IMO at COP 26 – updates on work to cut GHG emissions from shipping PDF
IMO has reported on its latest progress and achievements in addressing GHG emissions from international shipping at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26), in Glasgow, United Kingdom (31-12 November). In a statement to the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 52-55), the IMO Secretariat highlighted recent…
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IWSA : Leading Players at COP26 Call for Immediate Actions to Accelerate Renewable Energy Jobs
London, UK 1 November 2021 – more than 130 renewable energy leaders, under the auspices of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Coalition for Action, launched a call to action today, encouraging all governments at national, regional, and local levels to ensure access to high-quality, sustainable jobs during the energy…
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