Oil spill prevention and response is a critical issue that requires constant attention and vigilance. The impact of an oil spill can be devastating to the environment, the economy, and public health. Therefore, it is essential to have effective prevention measures in place, as well as a robust
Orkney’s Infrastructure Legacy Orkney has a rich history of significant infrastructure projects, dating back to the construction of the Ring of Brodgar, which reshaped our understanding of the sophistication of Neolithic society. Today, innovation continues to thrive on the archipelago, exemplified by the recent Islands Growth Deal, a £393 million investment package
All ships have a significant environmental impact during construction, operation, and even when they are scrapped. Fortunately, new technology and modern approaches to building ship components have the potential to make them more sustainable, recyclable, lightweight, and less noisy for marine animals. Floating floor systems are an important innovation with solid potential
The appeal of Greece and the East Mediterranean as an ideal region for luxury cruising will be one of the main highlights of the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF), scheduled to take place in Thessaloniki on the 25th and 26th of April, 2023. Luxury and niche cruise brands that have already confirmed participation for […]
2 February, 2023. Gothenburg, Sweden. _Seably and Moxie Media today announce their collaboration, bringing Moxie’s pioneering, comprehensive range of maritime industry courses into the Seably SaaS platform. Moxie Media is a global leader with 36 years of experience in developing and producing maritime training courses in safety, security, wellness and human
13 December 2022. London, United Kingdom._ In less than a month, more than one hundred women leaders have registered as speakers on the new Maritime Speakers Bureau platform. The platform was launched by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA International) in Geneva, and was created to
WISTA has an unparalleled reach, unique collective insight and a vivid ambition to make a difference. The theme of this conference is that of collaboration. The sustainability imperative has never been as strong and urgent as it is today, and it is only together, that we can make lasting change. REGISTER HERE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME SEE […]
A brand-new, one-day intensive course which looks at the potential benefits of using alternative fuels in the marine industry and the reality of where the industry is now, and what practical steps will have to be taken to deliver the energy transition. The pros and cons of all the key alternative fuels will be weighed […]
Thordon Bearings’ Egyptian distributor and integrated services provider Nefertiti Marine has successfully commissioned the water lubricated Thordon SXL propeller shaft bearings installed aboard the 24,112gt ferry _Daleela_. The 1991-built, 400-passenger capacity RoPax, owned by El-Etehad International and chartered to Scandro Holdings, began operations on the revived
The Nippon Paint Marine NEOGUARD anti-corrosive coating applied to the cargo holds of the 40,000dwt bulker _Starnes_ has been a key factor in ship manager HJH Shipmanagement GmbH being able to extend cargo hold maintenance. _Starnes_, delivered from the Chengxi Shipyard in 2020, was delivered with a full range of Nippon Paint Marine protective coating […]