AkzoNobel announced that it has joined forces with the Ocean Cleanup, in order to help turn the tide on marine pollution. The partnership involves the company providing biocide-free coatings technology for all the devices and equipment used by the Ocean Cleanup for the next five years.
Read moreIn 5 -9 June, the first-ever Ocean Conference will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In the lead-up to the Oceans Conference, UN Women visited the island state of Seychelles, to document how women are leading marine conservation and sustainable use of the ocean.
Read moreDNV GL has honoured three engineers for their scientific research, with the DNV GL Award for Young Professionals. The award is designed to find innovative ideas for increasing safety, efficiency and sustainability in shipping and, seeking to honour the best research, it aims to support young graduates in the maritime field. 25 graduates took part this year.
Read moreIACS has revised the procedures regarding the Common Structural Rules, which set minimum requirements for the classification of the hull structures of bulk carriers and oil tankers. IACS CSR is one of the elements in the package submitted to IMO for verification of compliance with IMO’s Goal Based Standards.
Read moreOn 15 May 2017, Höegh Autoliners sold the Pure Car and Truck Carrier "MV Höegh Triton" for recycling. In line with the company's green recycling policy, the 1988-built vessel will be recycled at Jiang Men City Zhong Xin Shipbreaking & Steel Co., in China, under supervision by Grieg Green.
Read moreOn 9 May, the first Seabin marine rubbish bin in all of Northern Europe was launched and placed in test use in Uunisaari, off the coast of the Kaivopuisto district of Helsinki, Wartsila announced. The test was realized under Seabin Project. Another floating rubbish bin will be installed in Helsinki at the turn of June.
Read moreKongsberg Digital AS donated the K-Sim Engine Room Simulator to the WMU Maritime Risk and System Safety Lab. The simulator will enable training in every aspect of the complex behavior of an engine room, from single sub- and auxiliary systems to the overall running of the operation.
Read moreStena Line suggests industry stakeholders to draw their attention to a strategy focusing on sustainability and environmental improvements. Company’s key data revealed that fuel consumption and emission levels to the air and sea have both decreased, therefore sustainable practices eventually pay off.
Read moreThe US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration signed an agreement with the government of The Netherlands adding a network of marine protected areas from New England to the Caribbean Sea and providing refuge for North Atlantic humpback whales at both ends of their 3,000-mile annual migration.
Read moreThe Dutch foundation "Ocean Cleanup" announced that it has successfully raised 21.7 million USD in donations since last November, that allows to initiate large-scale trials of its cleanup technology in the Pacific Ocean, later this year.
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