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Using DNA barcoding for rapid identification of marine species

Cleaner Seas July 14, 2023 0

I. Introduction In the vast realm of marine biodiversity, accurately identifying species can be a daunting task. However, thanks to DNA barcoding, a powerful technique that utilises specific genetic markers, the identification of marine species has become faster and more efficient. DNA

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The Game of Drones: Revolutionising Marine Conservation and Monitoring

Cleaner Seas May 21, 2023 0

Introduction In recent years, drones have taken flight and revolutionised various industries, including the realm of marine conservation and monitoring. By combining cutting-edge technology with a deep commitment to environmental preservation, drones offer an invaluable tool for scientists, researchers, and conservationists to monitor, protect, and restore our precious

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Acoustic Monitoring: An Innovative Approach to Studying Marine Life

Cleaner Seas April 25, 2023 0

The oceans of our planet have captivated human interest for centuries. Yet, despite our fascination, the depths of the ocean remain largely unexplored. However, recent technological advancements in the field of acoustic monitoring have opened up new avenues of research into the underwater world. Acoustic monitoring uses underwater sound to study marine animals, such as

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SURVITEC’S SEAHAVEN RECEIVES LLOYD’S REGISTER TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATION

Cleaner Seas September 7, 2022 0

Survitec’s Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, is now ready to be installed on cruise vessels, having received full type approval certification from classification society Lloyd’s Register. A Certificate of Type Approval was presented by Lloyd’s Register Chief Operations Officer Mark Darley to Mark Cotton, Survitec Sales Director,

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SURVITEC LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE CRUISE MES TECHNOLOGY FOR SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS

Cleaner Seas September 1, 2022 0

Survival Technology leader Survitec has launched a new Marine Evacuation System (MES) designed to the meet the emergency evacuation requirements of small to medium size passenger vessels. Targeted at vessels with passenger capacities ranging from 300 to 1,500 persons, such as ferries and expedition cruise ships, the new MES solution will be officially introduced to […]

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World Direct Shipping chooses CROE to retrofit scrubber system for M/V Queen B III

Cleaner Seas July 20, 2022 0

WORLD DIRECT SHIPPING SELECTS CROE®    Hello, once again it is my pleasure to share this exciting news. World Direct Shipping has selected CR Ocean Engineering as the preferred SCRUBBING SYSTEM SUPLIER for their M/V Queen B III. The contract for this third project of this partnership was signed April 2022.  PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 10, […]

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Weekly briefing from ship.energy

Cleaner Seas June 30, 2022 0

COMMENTARY: HYDROPOWER, HYDROGEN AND NEW SHIPPING DEMAND Mark Williams considers the potential role of hydropower in the energy transition. Can it support the green energy revolution or is climate change already stymieing its chances? Read more. ENERGY NEWS: NEW ICCT REPORT CALLS FOR FEDERAL FUNDING TO HELP ‘JUMPSTART’ HYDROGEN BUNKERING AT ALEUTIAN ISLANDS PORTS The […]

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Wärtsilä to deliver first dedicated methanol fuel supply system

Cleaner Seas March 17, 2022 0

Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade Press release, 17 March 2022 at 10.30 AM EET The technology company Wärtsilä has developed a dedicated fuel supply system for methanol, MethanolPac, as interest grows in the methanol pathway to decarbonisation. Combined with the recently introduced Wärtsilä 32 Methanol engine and the company’s well-proven retrofit and system integration

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Wärtsilä and Grimaldi unveil new filter system to tackle ocean microplastics

Cleaner Seas February 17, 2022 0

Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade press release, 17 February 2022 at 12 PM EET The technology group Wärtsilä, together with the shipping company Grimaldi Group, have unveiled a new system that uses exhaust gas scrubber washwater to tackle the amount of microplastics in the world’s oceans; a critical and growing global environmental challenge.  According to the association […]

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Aas Mek taps PG Flow Solutions for more Sølvtrans vessels

Cleaner Seas February 14, 2022 0

14 February 2022 – Aas Mekaniske Verksted has awarded PG Flow Solutions a contract to deliver numerous pumps to two wellboats that the Norwegian shipbuilder is building for wellboat company Sølvtrans. Norwegian pump and liquid handling specialist PG Flow Solutions will deliver eight of the company’s large seawater circulation pumps, which ensure continuous seawater