Pollution Control – Page 13
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NewsMaking measurement visible
“How do we know if the Baltic sea is healthy if we don’t measure how fit it is?” says Johanna Laurila of the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, usually referred to as HELCOM.
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NewsFund closure means trouble
A decision to wind up the 1971 International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (IOPCF) before all cases are resolved has caused headaches for the P&I Clubs, Simon Bennett of ICS tells MJ.
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NewsMiko goes stateside
Norwegian hull patching specialist Miko Marine AS has opened a subsidiary in Morgan City, La. from where it will be able to supply ship operators and salvage companies throughout the United States with its unique range of products.
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MEPC update
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 67th session from 13 to 17 October 2014, at IMO Headquarters in London. The headline news was that the committee approved the Third IMO GHG Study 2014 providing updated estimates for greenhouse gas emissions from ...
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NewsSeabed observatories for methane leaks
CAGE, Centre for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Environment and Climate has selected Kongsberg Maritime to develop and deliver two ocean observatories. The observatories will be deployed off the coast of Svalbard (Norwegian islands in the Arctic Ocean) during 2015, to monitor methane leaks from the seabed. The contract for this project ...
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NewsFlood forecast buoys
Marine and coastal communities in the South West of England and Wales will benefit from improved flood forecasting, with the introduction of two new wave monitoring buoys, located off the Isles of Scilly and West Pembrokeshire.
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NewsPollution research by kayak
Two French students recently arrived in Istanbul, finishing a 14 month epic 10,000km journey by sea kayak, having set off from Gibraltar in July 2013. Sponsored by leading marine lubricant supplier Total Lubmarine, the pair conducted important research into toxic algae and noise pollution in the Mediterranean.
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NewsOil spill simulation
As part of its on-going commitment to manage incidents in the harbour, Poole Harbour Commissioners, UK, simulated a major oil spill to test the current capability and processes for response to a tier two hydrocarbon spill.
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NewsIMO Secretary-General welcomes Global Ocean Commission report
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has welcomed the recently-published report of the Global Ocean Commission (GOC), ‘From Decline to Recovery: A Rescue Package for the Global Ocean’, and its call for enhanced action at all levels to mitigate the threats to the global oceans described in the ...
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NewsICS legislation concern
The smooth running of the well-established global regime for compensation from oil pollution from ships may be under serious threat, due to a decision by governments to wind up the 1971 International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (IOPCF), claims the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global trade association for shipowners.
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Tier III genset
The German based Rolls-Royce brand MTU and Fairplay Towage are to test an MTU diesel genset with SCR exhaust aftertreatment in a harbour tug in order to verify compliance with IMO Tier III emission requirements that come into force as of 2016. The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions will be cut ...
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NewsFacing the big clean up
A recent study brings a ray of hope to our seas: it shows clearing plastic pollution from the ocean’s notorious ‘garbage patches’ is indeed feasible. But surprisingly, the necessary novel approach started with a high school project.
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NewsEnvironmental protection for Arran
Arran islanders and the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) have welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that the south of Arran, UK is now a marine protected area (MPA). The South Arran MPA is unique in being the only MPA proposed and developed entirely by a local community group, the ...
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NewsOil spill conference
More than 60 delegates from across Europe, recently descended on Falmouth, UK to attend an oil spill response conference hosted by Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).
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NewsMarShip’s EDI system
UK marine engineering company, MarShip, picked up 2 awards at Mercator Media’s SeaWork International back in June, winning Best in Category (Marine Engineering) and the main ‘Spirit of Innovation award’ for its EDI system which effectively extends the life of oil meaning less waste which benefits both the consumer and ...
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NewsNew Norwegian oil boom
A new type of oil boom developed in Norway not only contains the oil in a spill but also collects it in a boom, creating a nearly automated system of oil containment and recovery.
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NewsOil spill response tool
America’s CSA Ocean Sciences Inc (CSA) has created a new GeoPortal for tasks associated with streamling the planning, science and operations for oil spill response.
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NewsMEPC completes 66th meeting
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 66th session from 31 March to 4 April 2014, at IMO Headquarters in London.
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NewsAnother island ferry for Norden-Frisia
Cassens Werft is to build a new diesel-electric ferry for German shipping company, Norden-Frisia.
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NewsDometic Marine unveils Sea Xchange Watermaker
Generating fresh water is now easier for vessel owners with Dometic Marine’s new product, the Sea Xchange water reverse osmosis system.
