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Norsepower and SWS Joint Project for Energy Efficient VLCC Designs

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The impact of the installation of Norsepower’s Rotor Sail solution, including a review of structural reinforcement and visibility calculation, was reviewed using computational-fluid dynamics (CFD) during the joint development project (JDP) - confirming a potential of 6-10% fuel and emissions

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AqualisBraemar Set to Ramp Up Its Adjustment Business

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

AqualisBraemar’s adjusting service specialises in the investigation and resolution of insurance claims and commercial disputes within both the energy (offshore and onshore), power and marine industries.

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TMC Announces Major Retrofit Contract

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The big retrofit project, which begun earlier this year, is conducted in connection with the installation of scrubbers at the vessels in question. TMC will provide new marine compressors and air dryers for each of the vessels.

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Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry Maritime Transport Scheme Prolonged by EU Commission

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The prolongation of the system is expected to encourage ship registration in Europe, as well as the presence and growth of shipping companies and maritime operations in the EU.

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GAC NA Opens New Office at Lake Charles to Serve Growing LNG Exports

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Located at the heart of the US Gulf Coast, the port of Lake Charles is the twelfth busiest port in the USA, according to the US Army Corps of Engineers waterborne statistics, with around 1,000 vessels calling annually.

Wildlife

Dying Rivers and Lakes in the World Due to Pollution

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The third largest river in the world and the most sacred river in Hinduism has now become one of the filthiest. After all, this is where 400 million people living near it dump their waste.

Environmental compliance News

Bureau Veritas Solutions: The Industry Should Embrace the Benefits of Ship Recycling Best Practices

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

BVS, with a network of trained experts world-wide, provides ship owners, ship managers and ship recycling facilities with a full scope of services to support compliance.

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Global Wind Propulsion Service Network to Strengthen as Norsepower Signs Service Agreeement with Wärtsilä

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

With the growth of Norsepower’s manufacturing capacity and increased global demand for its Rotor Sails, the collaboration will help the organisation work at scale and further strengthen its customer service offering in cooperation with Wärtsilä’s global supplier network.

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FMSI and Clean Marine AS Announce Intention to Merge

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The Merger will better position Clean Marine to fulfil the needs of its customers and meet the rising demand for EGCS following the implementation of the new limits on sulphur emissions that come into effect on January 1, 2020.

Wildlife

These Restoration Projects for Coral Reefs Prove That It’s Not Too Late Yet

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The last 30 years has seen the death of 50% of the world’s coral reefs and up to 90% may die in the next century including 29 reefs with World Heritage sites.