Ballast water News

Trojan Marinex Ballast Water Treatment System Selected for Antarctic Research Vessel

Cleaner Seas June 9, 2017

After careful evaluation, Damen Green Solutions has designed a ballast water management system (BWMS) for the Government of Australia’s next-generation Antarctic Supply and Research Vessel (ASRV). This is a significant decision given the arduous conditions in which the vessel will be operating

Events

Shipping Industry Failing to Embrace the Power of Brand

Cleaner Seas June 9, 2017

The shipping industry has begun to better understand the importance of communications, but only a few companies fully understand the true power of brand and the commercial opportunities that can be created when properly leveraged, according to Nick Blythe, Executive Director for leading global marine and energy PR and communications consultancy, BLUE Communications.

Marine Pollution News

Wastewater Management: Designers Should Not Treat Water Treatment as an Afterthought

Cleaner Seas May 24, 2017

Providing an overview of the technical challenges faced when designing and building systems for prestigious projects, such as mega yachts, offshore and naval vessels, Beavis said that while water treatment is a ‘mission critical’ component to operations, it is, in reality, “an afterthought” for naval architects involved in the design and construction of arguably the

Innovation & technology News

Damen: VOS Start W2W Vessel Departs

Cleaner Seas April 8, 2017

The 80m VOS Start arrived at Oranjewerf on 1 June from her build yard in China for the installation of a motion-compensated gangway system - the first of its kind - by Barge Master and Bosch Rexroth, the extended installation of a Kongsberg reference system (including a ‘windfarm module’), and an active heave-compensated crane from SMST.

Innovation & technology News

Panama Canal Delay Averted by Fast Underwater Ship Repair

Cleaner Seas April 1, 2017

Hydrex Underwater Technology has assisted an excavation vessel hemorrhaging oil from a stern tube seal entangled with steel wire to pass safely through the Panama Canal.

Marine Pollution News

HELMEPA salutes The United Nations’ Marine Litter Campaign Titled “Clean Seas”

Cleaner Seas March 3, 2017

Pollution of the marine environment, especially with plastics, has reached alarming levels. It is estimated that 8 million tons of plastic waste reach our seas and oceans every year! Plastics poses a huge threat for the populations of 600 different marine species, which are injured or die as a result of entanglement or by eating them.

Innovation & technology News

After Ten Years of Dredging, Thordon Composite Bearing is as Good as New

Cleaner Seas January 3, 2017

In drydock where the NMDC-owned dredger is being upgraded, Thordon Bearings’ Dubai-based distributor, Ocean Power International, expected that even the ‘unbreakable’ might need replacing after such demanding workloads, but it didn’t. “The Composite bearing was still in perfect working condition,” said Rafid Qureshi, Managing Director, Ocean Power International Inc.

News

Cleaner Seas Magazine

Cleaner Seas August 6, 2016

Cleaner Seas delivers a comprehensive quarterly magazine delivered straight to your business or organisation. Each quarter the magazine looks at the pressing issues in marine industry, presenting a concise overview of the changing news and views of the industry. The magazine features articles on current maritime issues and a look at recent news and developments […]

Events

Nor-Shipping International Exhibition Updates

Cleaner Seas July 12, 2016

The purpose of the Nor-Shipping international exhibition and conference is to provide a meeting place for the global maritime industry, where leaders and industry players can showcase new technologies in the market, share information and ideas, develop personal networks, and build competence.

News Ship safety

Kelvin Hughes Supports and Has Signed the Armed Forces Covenant

Cleaner Seas May 8, 2016

Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of navigation and security surveillance systems, is proud to announce that it supports and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.