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DNV GL will be the main sponsor of the 15th International Conference on Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT), which takes place from 9–11 May 2016 in Lecce/Italy. COMPIT will explore the main trends for a more connected, cooperative and smarter industry.

From the price of oil to environmental regulation, 2015 was a year of turmoil and uncertainty for the marine sector. Despite this, there were some common global trends that will define 2016, according to Tim Schweikert, President & CEO of GE Marine

Presenting the key finding of the latest United Nations survey on international migrant trends, the UN Deputy Secretary-General stressed that the issue of migration is one of the most challenging and important that the Organization is taking on in the new global landscape.

Any activity in the oil and gas sector is subject to risks caused by threats and vulnerabilities. This increasingly also applies to risks due to digital vulnerabilities. Unwanted incidents, both intentional and unintentional, can affect individuals, companies and society at large.

The Swedish P&I Club has issued a new report entitled Main Engine'' Damage'' which reveals that incorrect maintenance and repair continues to be the most frequent cause of main engine damage.

GRI has released a report entitled ''Sustainability and Reporting Trends in 2025'' which reveals that the next decade will require concrete action on the most important matters if we are going to create a more sustainable business environment and world.

 ITOPF presented earlier this year at INTERSPILL conference a poster which depicts the trends in oil spills from tankers over the past ten years (2005-2014) ITOPF maintains a database of recorded oil spills from tankers, combined carriers and barges. This contains information on accidental spillages since 1970, except those resulting from acts of war.Information is gathered from a wide variety of sources, including published material, such as the shipping press and other specialist publications, vessel owners and their insurers, and from ITOPF's own activities on site at incidents.Whilst it is useful to observe the long term trends since 1970, it may also be beneficial to analyse more recent data for shorter term trends. ITOPF analysed the period 2005 to 2014, making comparisons between the first five year period 2005-2009 and the second five year period 2010-2014. ITOPF's poster presents the results of an analysis of various aspects of incident informati on for tanker spills seven tonnes and over within the past ten years (2005-2014). Factors used to identi fy trends include:• number of spills• quanti ty of oil spilled• types of oil spilled• operati ons of tankers and causes of spills• locati ons of spillsKey issues ● Notable trends can be seen when comparing ...

DNV GL focus on future trends DNV GLs latest Bulk Carrier Forum looked at future trends and some of the classification societys most recent projects in the segment. Public authorities are increasing the pressure on the shipping industry to reduce emissions and invest in sustainable technology. Narve Mjøs, Director Battery Services & Projects at DNV GL - Maritime, gave the forum participants an update on battery and hybrid technology."Hybridization holds great potential for all ship types, including bulk carriers. For example, lithium-ion batteries could take over in waiting situations, in environmentally sensitive areas and in port, reducing fuel consumption, maintenance and emissions. They may also increase the ship's responsiveness," he explained.In a joint development project with the Norwegian shipping company Grieg Star, DNV GL examined how much energy and operational costs a 50,000 dwt open hatch vessel could save by using batteries for operating the cranes during loading and unloading.Simulations showed that using a hybrid system consisting of two auxiliary engines and one battery, instead of three auxiliary engines, would save some 100 tonnes fuel annually and require less maintenance, spare parts and overhaul costs, resulting in a substantial annual saving and a payback time of 1-3 years."We plan to ...

LR  new report examines the transformative impact of 18 technologies on ship design, on naval power and on the use of ocean space in 2030The ''Global Marine Technology Trends 2030''  report is the culmination of a collaborative project between Lloyd’s Register, QinetiQ and the University of Southampton looking at the future for: commercial shipping – without which world trade would cease; for navies – so vital for security; and the health of the oceans – the vital resource that defines the future wellbeing of the planet. In asking ‘what’s next’ GMTT 2030 is an aid to business, policy makers and society in trying to understand the future for the maritime industries and the oceans. Assessing 56 technologies and then focusing on 18 specific areas of technology, GMTT 2030 builds on the scenarios work in Global Marine Trends 2030 and Global Marine Fuel Trends 2030 to provide insight into the impact and – critically – the timescales of transformative technology. The Global Marine Technology Trends 2030 report released indicates that:Momentum and capability for a significant evolution in ship design and operation is now building – the report presents design scenarios for commercial ships in 2030By 2030 the fastest and most radical impacts are ...

 A greater understanding and appreciation of our oceans is essential for the wellbeing of the world’s population, according to the Global Marine Technology Trends 2030 (GMTT 2030) report launched. The report is the culmination of a collaborative project between Lloyd’s Register, Qinetiq and the University of Southampton looking at the future for: commercial shipping – without which world trade would cease; for navies – so vital for security; and the health of the oceans – addressing the challenges of pollution, climate change and exploitation of resources.In asking ‘what’s next’ GMTT 2030 is an aid to business, policy makers and society in trying to understand the future for the maritime industries and the oceans. Leading the ‘Ocean Space’ section of GMTT 2030, experts from the University’s Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI) report that since the start of the Industrial Revolution, there has been a 30 per cent increase in ocean acidity and that 25 per cent of atmospheric CO2 is absorbed by the oceans. In addition, some 16 per cent of global protein intake comes from fish with an increasing amount of the world’s medicines, materials and energy also derived from the oceans. By the year 2030, the experts forecast that twice as ...