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Oil Spill: Containment, Recovery and Consequences

Cleaner Seas January 7, 2019

Oil spills are considered one of the major forms of pollution, which clearly says a lot about their effect on the environment, particularly on marine life. Oil tankers can spill crude oil, while vessels, vehicles and pipelines can release liquid petroleum in bodies of water and into the

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Compact Review Agreement Funding Consultation Conducted by Palau-U.S.

Cleaner Seas November 5, 2018

The strong relationship Palau has with the USA in terms of its Compact Agreement of Free Association (COFA) has been given a further boost by the announcement of a new economic package and will give an enormous boost to the Palau International Ship Registry (PISR).

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Delays Kept at Bay Due to Repair Diversity

Cleaner Seas November 4, 2018

In Amsterdam, recently, Hydrex responded to an emergency call from a ship’s crew, requesting a permanent repair to a crack in the port side grey water tank of their 145m chemical tanker.

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Dubai Selected as One of the World’s Top Five Hubs in the International Shipping Centre Development Index

Cleaner Seas October 9, 2018

acked by legal and legislative excellence, Dubai is known for its advanced infrastructure, world-class maritime and logistics capabilities--a competitive environment conducive to trade, business and investment, and innovative free zones that match the world’s best.

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Emergence of Thailand as a Maritime Training Centre

Cleaner Seas September 5, 2018

Since mid 2015 when MCA first approved a Thailand based seafarer training facility, the growth of that destination as a popular focus for both advanced seafarers and also entry level crew to complete STCW 2010 and the new updating STCW courses, has been nothing short of astonishing.

Innovation & technology News

Bibby Marine Services Secures OSJ Offshore Renewables Award for Bibby WaveMaster 1

Cleaner Seas September 2, 2018

Bibby Marine Services has been awarded an Offshore Support Journal (OSJ) Offshore Renewables Award for the Bibby WaveMaster 1. The vessel is the first Damen Service Operations Vessel (SOV), a unique, purpose-built vessel for the deployment and retention of offshore support and maintenance personnel. 

Marine Pollution News

Towards A Clean Future With Green Shipping

Cleaner Seas August 22, 2018

Low-sulphur ship fuel, decarbonisation, ballast water management: Stricter international emission limits have moved environment protection to the top of the maritime industry’s agenda. The topic will also feature prominently at SMM, the industry's leading international trade fair. Numerous exhibitors will present innovative green technologies, and at the accompanying

Environmental compliance News

Heddle Marine And Thordon Bearings Team Up to Convert Ships to Pollution Free Propeller Shaft Lines

Cleaner Seas August 8, 2018

The agreement will create an action plan in which a specialist team, comprised of Heddle Marine and Thordon Bearings’ personnel, to offer support to ship managers and owners looking to ensure their vessels are fully compliant with environmental legislation prohibiting the discharge of oil from the oil-to-sea interface of ships' propeller shafts.

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Verifavia Authorised by the Panama Maritime Authority to Conduct the IMO DCS Verification Services

Cleaner Seas August 6, 2018

Verifavia, the world’s leading emissions verification company for the transport sector (aviation and shipping), announced during Posidonia 2018, that it has become the first independent verifier authorised by the Panama Maritime Authority to conduct the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Data Collection System (DCS) verification services for vessels registered in

Environmental compliance News

Governments and Businesses Called by UN Environment to Promote, Protect and Respect Environmental Rights

Cleaner Seas August 3, 2018

UN Environment is taking a stand against the ongoing threats, intimidation, harassment, and murder of environmental defenders around the world, with the launch of the UN Environmental Rights Initiative in Geneva.