News

Marine Compressor Technology: TMC and Sauer Compressors Enter Cooperation Agreement

Cleaner Seas November 12, 2019

Whereas TMC is the world’s leading supplier of screw compressors for marine and offshore use, Sauer Compressors is the leading global supplier of piston compressors for the commercial shipping, offshore and navy segments. Most vessels require both screw and piston compressors in order to fulfil

Wildlife

Plastic Waste: Research Says That Our Plastic Waste Is Harming Sharks and Rays

Cleaner Seas November 10, 2019

The problem with plastic waste has long been a cause of debate for many countries around the world. But while several efforts have been made to help lessen the world’s waste, hundreds of sharks and rays are still dying.

News

Aas Mek places contract for Sølvtrans vessel

Cleaner Seas October 6, 2019

5 June 2019 – Norwegian shipyard Aas Mekaniske Verksted has awarded Hydroniq Coolers a contract to deliver its energy-saving, hull-integrated seawater cooling system to a vessel the shipbuilder is constructing for wellboat company Sølvtrans.  Under the contract, Aalesund-based Hydroniq Coolers – formerly named Sperre Coolers – will supply its Rack seawater cooling

Climate Change

UN Climate Action Summit: Maritime Shipping’s Moon-shot Ambition Announced

Cleaner Seas September 23, 2019

The Getting to Zero Coalition will lead the push for shipping’s decarbonization with the mutual goal of having commercially viable zero emission vessels operating along deep sea trade routes by 2030.

Events

Seatrade Europe: Hamburg Welcomes 10th Edition

Cleaner Seas September 9, 2019

Globally respected as a must-attend event for anyone wanting to meet with the European cruise lines, key decision makers and notable figures within the cruise industry, Seatrade Europe will take place from 11-13 September at Hamburg Messe, Hamburg, Germany.

Oil spill

What are DESMI-AFTI Oil Herders?

Cleaner Seas September 5, 2019

DESMI-AFTI oil herders are liquid agents designed to contract, thicken, and control the spread of petroleum spills on water surfaces.

Climate Change

Sea Levels Are Rising and Here’s Why

Cleaner Seas September 2, 2019

Climate change is still the number one cause of rising sea levels. Burning fossil fuel adds more greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, which traps heats and increases the temperature of the earth.

News

New Seafarers Happiness Report Shows Positivity Across The Shipping Industry

Cleaner Seas August 11, 2019

The index, undertaken by The Mission to Seafarers and supported by leading P&I insurer the Shipowners’ Club, is a gauge for measuring the feelings and experiences of seafarers across the global maritime industry.

Events

Maritime Cyprus 2019 Conference 6th – 9th October

Cleaner Seas August 7, 2019

The “Maritime Cyprus” Conference is an established biennial event in Cyprus organised by the Shipping Deputy Ministry in cooperation with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners.

News Ship safety

Blockchain Consortium Launched by Maritime Blockchain Labs and Rainmaking

Cleaner Seas August 7, 2019

According to the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), nearly 25% of all serious incidents onboard containerships were attributable to mis-declared cargo.