Innovation & technology

Largest Offshore Wind Turbine Now In Fife

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Samsung Heavy Industries prototype offshore turbine is the world’s largest and most powerful offshore wind turbine due to become operational later this year, and it is now standing at Energy Park Fife. The structure is situated 50 metres offshore in the Firth of Forth and the tip of its blades

Innovation & technology Ship safety

Saving Ships By Cutting Their Drift

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The failure of a ship’s engines while at sea will cause it to drift and to turn side-on to the wind and the tide. The speed with which this happens will depend upon the strength of the wind but modern cruise ships and car carriers have surface areas many times greater than the sail area […]

Innovation & technology Oil spill

Arctic Oil Exploration and Extrapolation – A Fragile Frontier Yet To Be Fully Discovered

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The exploration for oil in the Arctic Ocean continues full steam ahead, but there are immense risks to the environment and ecosystems. Demand for oil continues to surge and companies are taking more and more risks. Companies will continue to drill for oil in remote areas, such as the Arctic region, and there are clear and present dangers. That said, […]

Innovation & technology

Consequences For Lubes From Emissions Regulations

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

International Maritime Organization sulphur emissions limits will have a major impact on the cost of operations in the Cruise and Ferry sector over the coming years, as all the potential means to meet the requirements will have an impact on fuel costs, capital expenditure on abatement technologies or on the fuel infrastructure on board and […]

Innovation & technology

PYROBOOM – The New Standard For In-Situ Burning

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

In-situ burning, once reserved for oil spills in remote regions, is now considered a practical alternative to mechanical removal under specific conditions. Experience from the Deepwater Horizon Spill in the Gulf of Mexico validated “controlled burning” as an effective technique and PyroBoom® proved itself to be an excellent performer. Performed properly, under the right

Innovation & technology

The Green Ferry Vision

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

One of the ‘greenest’ islands on the planet, picturesque Aeroe in southern Denmark, is working on plans for a unique type of ferry that could provide environmental inspiration on a global scale. At the heart of the project is a steering group which includes Henrik Hagbarth Mikkelsen, a graduate of the Class of 2005 of […]

Innovation & technology

E-Learning Is A Force For Good In Shipping

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

At a time when cost-conscious shippers are looking for zero-downtime from crews, it’s wise to make the most of the new opportunities offered by online learning. The fast-growing online learning sector is expected to be worth $168bn by 2018 (according to an investigation by Global Industry Analysts). This growth is driven by the need for […]

Innovation & technology Ship safety

Creating More Time To Avoid Disaster

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

If a ship loses power while at sea it will be a lottery as to whether it can be prevented from running aground. Such an event is disastrous to any ship but if it happens to a tanker the consequences can be momentous. Yet ultimately it is down to a collection of random factors that […]

Innovation & technology

The Magnetic Power That Helps Prevent Pollution

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The most common reason for marine oil pollution is invariably due to a ship being damaged by grounding or collision. The sight of oil pouring from the torn hull of a ship is something the world has witnessed too often and provokes a sense of helplessness among witnesses unable to stem the flow. Yet once […]

Innovation & technology

Using Renewable Energy to Power the Ships

Cleaner Seas June 30, 2021

While other modes of transportation are quickly making their way to go green, naval transport is yet to introduce sustainability. That said, many projects around the world are being developed to make ships greener and help cut down on the carbon footprint they leave behind.