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Winds of Change: Seaports Embrace Wind and Solar Power for a Greener Future

Cleaner Seas April 14, 2025

The maritime industry is moving towards a greener future. British seaports are leading this change by using wind and solar power. The UK has the world’s largest offshore wind capacity, over 10 GW in 2023. Renewable energy is becoming key for modern seaports. It offers a cleaner option

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Newly introduced solution for Wärtsilä 50DF engine further reduces methane slip by up to 75 percent

Cleaner Seas April 10, 2025

Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced a new methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine. The new technology, which converts Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel (DF) engines to spark gas (SG) operation, enables a more optimised combustion process, thereby improving efficiency and lowering methane emissions. Whilst operating on LNG, the new ‘Spark Gas

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BAR Technologies: Wind Propulsion More Vital Than Ever Amid Geopolitical Setbacks at IMO Talks

Cleaner Seas April 9, 2025

Portsmouth, UK – 9 April 2025– As reported by TradeWinds yesterday (8 April), the Trump administration has formally withdrawn the United States from climate policy negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), raising the stakes for international shipping’s decarbonisation efforts. BAR Technologies today issued a call for the global maritime sector

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Procureship strengthens supply chain transparency with Achilles Maritime Network

Cleaner Seas March 31, 2025

Abingdon, UK, 31 March 2025: Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk management solutions, and Procureship, the world’s leading e-procurement platform have agreed a long-term partnership to enhance the ESG capabilities of the shipping industry’s procurement processes. The latest agreement will bring efficiencies to the supply chain assessment and purchasing process

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Charting a Green Course: How Seaports are Transitioning to Renewable Energy

Cleaner Seas March 30, 2025

The maritime industry is key to global trade, moving 90% of the world’s goods. But it has a big problem: it’s a big polluter. Shipping is responsible for about 3% of global emissions, more than airlines. UK seaports are leading a big change to renewable energy. This change will cut emissions, improve energy security, and […]

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Responsible Diving and Snorkeling: How to Explore Without Harming Coral Reefs

Cleaner Seas March 28, 2025

Coral reefs are a wonder for divers and snorkelers everywhere. Yet, these delicate ecosystems are under threat. It’s vital to dive and snorkel responsibly to protect them. Florida’s Coral Reef in Dry Tortugas National Park is a prime example, covering 100 square miles of sea and seven islands. Coral reefs are home to a quarter […]

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Procureship and Shipnet sign deal to bring e-procurement services to maritime’s biggest operation ecosystem

Cleaner Seas March 26, 2025

Procureship, the leading e-procurement platform for the global maritime industry, has signed an agreement with Shipnet, the Norwegian vessel management software provider, to bring its award-winning e-procurement service to its online maritime operation app. The deal, which was signed during Sea Asia in Singapore on 25 March, will enable all Shipnet users to access

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Green Shipping Innovations: How the Maritime Industry is Reducing Its Carbon Footprint

Cleaner Seas March 23, 2025

The maritime industry is key to global trade, carrying 90% of it. It’s also a big emitter, responsible for 2-3% of greenhouse gases. To cut down, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) wants to reduce emissions by at least 50% by 2050. The UK is at the forefront of making maritime transport greener. It’s investing £206 […]

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The Role of Renewable Energy in Ocean Conservation

Alex March 10, 2025

Did you know the ocean has taken in more than 90% of the heat from oil and gas burning? This shows how urgent it is to use renewable energy to protect our oceans. As professionals in the maritime industry, we’re seeing big changes in how we make energy and its effect on marine life. The […]

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The Future of Ocean Cleanup: Technologies Leading the Fight Against Plastic Waste

Cleaner Seas March 9, 2025

Every year, 8 million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans. This creates huge garbage patches that harm marine life and ecosystems. The biggest one, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, has about 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic. This shows how big the problem of ocean plastic pollution is. Innovative solutions are being developed to remove marine […]