Innovation & technology News

Alfa Laval to Strengthen its Global Commitment to the Use of Alternative Fuels

Cleaner Seas October 4, 2015

Alfa Laval has entered into a patent licence agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the use of DSME’s patents on high pressure fuel gas supply systems. The agreement signed in March 2015 enables Alfa Laval to further develop the Alfa Laval Fuel Conditioning

Ship safety

Flaws in Port State Control Regime Revealed By ‘Ghost ships’

Cleaner Seas October 1, 2015

Smuggling of migrants to Europe on two merchant ships has raised questions over the effectiveness of port state control and maritime checks.

Climate Change News

Causes of Global Warming

Cleaner Seas September 18, 2015

The warmer temperatures occurring in the last 50 years are due to human activity. Global warming is happening and it can no longer be ignored.

Safe seas

Why Hurricane Katrina Was So Bad In New Orleans

Cleaner Seas September 11, 2015

Why Hurricane Katrina Was So Bad In New Orleans

News

International Shipping Week Leading the Way for Women

Cleaner Seas September 9, 2015

London International Shipping Week is leading the way for women in shipping by placing WISTA-UK’s programme of activities at the forefront of the event.

Ballast water News

Major Dilemma for the Shipping Industry Regarding Ballast Water Management

Cleaner Seas September 5, 2015

The Round Table of International Shipping Organisations is deeply concerned if the international convention to regulate ships’ ballast water comes into force in the near future without a realistic implementation schedule that recognises the timetable for US type-approved Ballast Water Management Systems to be available in sufficient quantities.

News Wildlife

The Great White Shark & Frightening Opportunism

Cleaner Seas September 4, 2015

A fishing charter that works just off of the coast of New Zealand got a life-changing experience as they found themselves dealing with a Great White Shark.

Anti Piracy

Anti Piracy: Seychelles – Paradise Under Attack by Pirates

Cleaner Seas August 12, 2015

By Lilly Black Seychelles has long had a reputation for being a honeymooner’s paradise. Beautiful beaches, palm trees, year round sunlight without the heat, erotic fruit; what more could a couple ask for to set the romantic mood? But recently Seychelles’ relaxing reputation has been tainted by a dark shadow that threatens to destroy their […]

News Wildlife

8 Most Amazing Facts About Sharks

Cleaner Seas August 6, 2015

Sharks are one of the most fascinating species on earth. Here are the most amazing facts about them.

News

IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Set to Adopt Polar Code Environmental Provisions

Cleaner Seas August 5, 2015

The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization meets for its 68th session from 11 to 15 May 2015, in London.