Tag: GREEN4SEA

Serafeim Katsikas, LAROS explained “The key role of Information Intelligence towards Greener Vessels Operation’’ during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards. He referred to the Green Vessel Operation which is a concept that includes the implementation of more environmental friendly technologies and the optimization of the vessel efficiency, maintenance and operation.

Zois Dagkaris, EURONAV Ship Management (Hellas) presented ‘’Energy Efficiency Initiatives’’ during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards. He stated that fuel efficiency is important to save cost, improve company’s position on the charter market and benefit the environment. Regulation and bunker prices have been always key drivers for energy efficiency.

Craig Patrick, Wartsila Environmental services gave a presentation on ‘’Ballast Retrofit: the Engineering Challenge’’ during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards With the market maturing quickly, operational support and operational costs will quickly become a key element of the ballast technology market.

Alec Kyrle-Pope, Thomas Miller (Hellas) referred to the ‘’Ballast Water Management Convention – The P&I dimension’’,during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards. He provided an overview of recent developments, both IMO and US and an analysis of current regulatory gaps. He discussed the possible scope for third party liabilities and coverage issues to arise.

Leif Eric Caspersen, ERMA FIRST gave a presentation on the ‘’BWMC ratification & USCG Type Approval’’,during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards. He noted that several makers have already started testing for the USCG Type Approval and got aborted as changes needed to be made to their systems.

Jan Fransen, Green Award Foundation focused on efforts ‘’Towards Sustainable Shipping’,during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards . He noted that climate change is a major concern today, however proper international maritime regulations are developing slowly in order to make shipping safer and cleaner.

Katie Weaver, Ecochlor described the process ‘’Towards USCG Type Approval’’during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards, by using her company’s example. She said that Ecoclor’s BWTS uses a two-step process to treat ballast water – filtration followed by disinfection with the well-known biocide, chlorine dioxide. The system’s effectiveness is not impaired by variations in salinity, temperature, turbidity, organics, and vibration, which can impact other treatment options. In March, Ecochlor BWTS completed testing for USCG Type Approval. After review by the independent lab, a Letter of Recommendation will be sent to the USCG and the Ecochlor team will prepare and submit a USCG Type Approval application.

Julien Dufour, CEO, Verifavia Shipping provided an update on ‘’EU Shipping MRV Regulation’’ during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards. He reminded that from 2018 onwards, ships over 5,000 gross tonnage calling at EU ports must collect and submit verified annual data on CO2 emissions. They will also be required to carry a Document of Compliance issued by an accredited MRV verifier.

Paul Jinhwa Kim, PANASIA gave a presentation based on their ‘’study for higher disinfection efficacy of Ultra Violet technology’’ during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards. He explained that PANASIA’s research on higher disinfection efficacy of Ultra Violet unit resulted in the development of MEGA UV unit, the world’s largest UV sterilizing unit made by PANASIA’s in-house technology.

Panos Zachariadis, Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management gave a presentation entitled ‘’The ship manager perspective towards EU MRV and future MBMs’’during the 2016 GREEN4SEA Conference & Awards . He stated that MRV will be another cumbersome, bureaucratic, time consuming and costly regulation for operators, crews and administrations, with very dubious results.