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The twelve major ports of India, under the Ministry of Shipping, have been ranked on sanitation parameters, based on the efforts undertaken by them to counter waste generating sources. The ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ campaign brought the focus on the setting up of ‘Green Ports’ for sustainable, environment friendly, long term development of ports.

On April 5th, twenty-four global experts discussed the environmental regulatory developments concerning the shipping industry, especially regarding the 0.5% Global Sulphur Cap, shipping emissions MRV and BWMC implementation at the 2017 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards.

The 2017 GREEN4SEA Awards were presented at a prestigious ceremony which took place one night before the 2017 GREEN4SEA Conference, on April 4th at the Yacht Club of Greece.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry announced the award of Qualship 21 status by the United States Coast Guard to 30 bulk carriers owned and operated by Star Bulk Carriers Corp. The Qualship 21 program provides positive rewards to high quality ships and can only be awarded to vessels sailing under a qualifying flag.

GREEN4SEA is pleased to announce for the second year the distinguished shortlisted nominees for the 2017 GREEN4SEA Awards following the successful inaugural awards in 2016. The GREEN4SEA Awards are to be awarded to any organization that demonstrated outstanding performance within the scope of fostering Environmental Excellence & Sustainable Shipping.

DNV GL and Arcadia Shipmanagement have announced the award of “BEST PSC PERFORMANCE” to ARCADIA’s oil tanker AEGEAN POWER, for best PSC performance in DNV GL’s Region South East Europe and Middle East, with zero detentions and zero deficiencies over the entire life of the vessel.

Transas received the 2017 SMART4SEA Technology Award, sponsored by Tototheo Group, for offering a new simulation concept THESIS which facilitates ship, shore and ports to access real-time operation critical data simultaneously that allows for decision-making and responsibility to be shared

Monalisa 2 STM Validation received the 2017 SMART4SEA Innovation Award, sponsored by HEMEXPO, for introducing smart solutions for sharing information data which result in efficient, safe and environmentally friendly maritime transport in the EU while at the same time reduce administrative burdens.

Inmarsat received the 2017 SMART4SEA Excellence award, sponsored by SRH Marine Electronics, for its high-speed satellite broadband service, Fleet Xpress, which changes crew lives onboard through greater connectivity with family & friends, video on-demand, social media, online training, telemedicine and measures to shift the administrative burden back to shore.

The Chamber of Shipping of America has presented the Environmental Achievement Award to 97 Teekay vessels recognizing owners and operators for their excellent record of environmental accomplishment.