Innovation & technology News

HENSOLDT Acquires Kelvin Hughes

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Kelvin Hughes is delighted to announce it is to be acquired by HENSOLDT (formerly Airbus Defence Electronics) as a result of an agreement by its owners ECI Partners to sell its investment in the company. Completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory clearances.

News Safe seas

Three New Members Welcomed by SEALNG to Grow its Reach and Experience

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

SEALNG, the multi-sector industry coalition aiming to accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, announced the addition of three new members to the coalition. All representing key aspects of the LNG value chain, Bureau Veritas, Clean Marine Energy, and Gas Natural Fenosa have joined SEALNG to break down the barriers to LNG uptake

Innovation & technology News

SeaCURE® Ballast Water Management Systems to be Installed on South Korean Tankers

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Evoqua Water Technologies has secured an order from a South Korean shipyard for the supply and installation of SeaCURE® ballast water management systems (BWMS) to two 115,000dwt crude oil tankers under construction for a Singapore-based ship owner.

Environmental compliance News

Working together to provide Damen’s Green Solutions

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Bringing together the experience and knowledge of two Damen companies is the close cooperation between Damen Green Solutions and Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC). The two companies combine their specific skill sets to offer ship owners a smoother transition towards compliance with new environmental regulations and cleaner sailing.

News Ship safety

Oldendorff Appoints Verifavia for EU Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification Regulation.

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Verifavia Shipping will provide EU MRV services to Oldendorff, including the assessment of monitoring plans and verification of carbon emission reports according to the ISO 14065 standard and regulation 757/2015.

Awards News

MOD Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award Goes to Kelvin Hughes

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and manufacture of navigation and security surveillance radar, was presented with a Silver Award by the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in acknowledgement of its support for the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant. The covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or […]

News Ship safety

Cavitation Bubble Burst by Subsea Industries’ Ecoshield?

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The decision to apply Subsea Industries’ award-winning Ecoshield hard coating to rudders and thrusters is paying dividends, with a number of shipowners noticing zero cavitation damage and failure compared to equipment coated with other protective systems.

Innovation & technology News

Loipart Group: Waste Management Systems

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The founders of A5 Marine Technologies AB have for many years been working with environmental development within the maritime and offshore sector with focus on ship-generated garbage and have as a forerunner earned a good reputation in the market when it comes to cost-effective, compliant solutions and environmental expertise.

Environmental compliance News

Wastewater Treatment Solutions: ACO Marine’s Projects in Canada Will be Supported by Marine and Offshore

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Ontario-based Marine and Offshore (MAO) Canada will provide sales and technical support across ACO Marine’s range of products, including the MEPC227(64) compliant Clarimar MF and Maripur NF biological sewage treatment plants.

Ballast water News

Hull Biofouling Potentially More Damaging to The Environment Than Ballast Water Transfer

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The entry into force of the Ballast Water Convention this September will not prevent the transfer of invasive aquatic species (IAS) unless there is mandatory legislation in place to prevent biofouling on ships’ hulls.