Environmental compliance News

BIO-UV GROUP AND TECO TECH SIGN COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR TURNKEY BALLAST PROJECTS

Cleaner Seas June 11, 2019

BIO-UV Group, the pioneer in UV-based water treatment technologies, and Norwegian marine engineering and technical services provider TECO Tech have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at providing shipowners with a complete turnkey solution for the BIO-SEA advanced ballast water treatment

Climate Change

Climate Change: How it is Forcing Mass Fish Migration

Cleaner Seas May 30, 2019

New scientific research has found a strong correlation between the rising temperature of our seas and the astounding effect this is having on fish migration. In accordance with these new findings, it has become apparent that fish which normally thrive in the tropics are quickly migrating in an effort to discover cooler seas.

Innovation & technology

AecorLink AB Awarded Contract by Viking Line to Deliver High-speed Broadband

Cleaner Seas April 10, 2019

The demand for fast broadband is constantly increasing and with this new project it will satisfy the present and the future demand for the ferry operator itself, its guests and the crew.

Wildlife

Recent Calf Sightings Could Mean Improved Recovery of Whale Population

Cleaner Seas April 8, 2019

In 2018, no whale calves were spotted in their breeding ground off the Florida and Georgia coasts. It wasn't until the end of December when the first calf was spotted and a total of 7 more were seen afterward.

Innovation & technology News

Fuel Efficiency: Onboard Microgrid Launched by ABB to Help Smaller Vessels Optimize Fuel Efficiency

Cleaner Seas April 7, 2019

The newly launched Onboard Microgrid is based on the principles of ABB’s award-winning power distribution system Onboard DC Grid™ with the proven ability to enable up to 20% energy efficiency in larger vessels.

News

BUMAX Wins Large Order for Belgian Offshore Wind Farm

Cleaner Seas March 11, 2019

BUMAX won the order to supply stainless studs, nuts and washers for the 219 MW “Northwester 2” offshore wind power plants thanks to its capability to provide high strength fasteners with excellent corrosion resistance that are suitable for extremely challenging North Sea conditions.

News Oil spill

Oil Spill: Containment, Recovery and Consequences

Cleaner Seas January 7, 2019

Oil spills are considered one of the major forms of pollution, which clearly says a lot about their effect on the environment, particularly on marine life. Oil tankers can spill crude oil, while vessels, vehicles and pipelines can release liquid petroleum in bodies of water and into the environment. Regardless of the amount of oil […]

Events

Posidonia 2020 1st – 5th June in Athens

Cleaner Seas January 7, 2019

Posidonia week also includes an extended conference, seminars and technical workshops programme. The popular programme of main conference sessions, focused workshops and seminars will be further developed at Posidonia 2020.

Events

SMM 2018 From 4 to 7 September in Hamburg

Cleaner Seas December 1, 2018

SMM will once again represent the expertise of the maritime industry in its entirety. With more than 2000 exhibitors, including industrial shipyards, ship fittings and operation equipment manufacturers, marine engineering suppliers and firms, manufacturers and providers of communications and navigation systems, and plenty of other sectors within the industry will be

News

Compact Review Agreement Funding Consultation Conducted by Palau-U.S.

Cleaner Seas November 5, 2018

The strong relationship Palau has with the USA in terms of its Compact Agreement of Free Association (COFA) has been given a further boost by the announcement of a new economic package and will give an enormous boost to the Palau International Ship Registry (PISR).