Pollution Control – Page 17
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NewsLNG Hybrid Barge to end cruise pollution
Working together with AIDA Cruises, Becker Marine Systems has developed a concept for an environmentally friendly LNG Hybrid Barge solution for supplying power to cruise ships lying in port.
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NewsBoomVane technology cleans up in America
Illinois USA headquartered Elastec/American Marine has acquired BoomVane technology, expanding its range in the manufacture of innovative pollution control equipment.
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NewsPut bioremediation into pollution toolkit
Incidents of oil spills will continue to plague the marine environment as long as ships transit the world''s oceans and oil rigs move into ever deeper waters.
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NewsEating your boat from under your feet
Unfortunately, bilge waters are an ideal broth for growing micro-organsims and, while tug boat operators have put some measures in place, other workboats can still find dramatic, microbially influenced corrosion underfoot.
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More pollution sources covered by GREEN PLUS
International classification society RINA has updated its GREEN PLUS notation to include new potential sources of pollution involving seagoing ships and ships operating at fixed locations.
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New pump out facility ready for Olympics
Pump out equipment supplier LeeSan has just installed and commissioned a new pump out facility in Weymouth Harbour ready for the influx of boats visiting the town for the Olympic sailing events.
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NewsEcoceane adds to anti-pollution vessel range
French company Ecoceane, which specialising in vessels that collect floating debris and hydrocarbons, has launched a new model, the Workglop 128.
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NewsIntelligent robotic fish detect pollution
SHOAL, the pan-European ICT project, part funded by the EU, has successfully developed and delivered intelligent robotic fish capable of working together to detect and identify pollution in ports and other aquatic areas.
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NewsNew oil in water monitoring buoy
Hampshire UK based marine measurement systems specialist OSIL has introduced its new Oil in Water Monitoring buoy, a rapid deployment option for localised spill events and preventative monitoring.
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NewsBiomass power proposal for Port of Antwerp
Solvay Energy NV and Antwerp Port Authority have taken a further step in the process to examine the feasibility of having a biomass fired power station on the Solvay site in the port of Antwerp.
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NewsBraemars launch new salvage support operation
Incident response and environmental clean-up specialist Braemar Howells and its sister company Braemar (Incorporating The Salvage Association) are to work together to provide a 24 hour global response capability to the world’s shipping and marine insurance sectors.
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NewsSea routes aren’t always C02 saviours
It’s not always the case that getting transport off the roads and onto the sea reduces carbon emissions, says Professor Alf Baird of the Transport Research Institute (TRI), Edinburgh Napier University.
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NewsOcean going oil spill recovery vessels
French oil spill clean up specialists Ecoceane has introduced a new range of pollution control vessels that are designed to operate in open seas and even in ice conditions.
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NewsNew garbage regs apply to smaller craft
“Following departure from port and once out of site of land the ship’s crew felt free to dispose of all manor of garbage over the stern rail,” said Captain Andy Goldsmith of Maritime Progress.
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News‘Sense of cooperation’ at Interspill
Cooperation is key, and this new strategy for the biannual European oil spill conference and exhibition has been “essential to achieve the networking that this group depends on,” said Chris Morris of Interspill.
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NewsISU Pollution Survey - 2011 Results
Last year saw half a million tonnes of pollutants salved by International Salvage Union (ISU) members, although the 17 year average remains at over a million tonnes.
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NewsConfirming a cure for the diesel bug
Independent scientific testing of an innovative diesel biocide developed by Cyrus Energy has confirmed its effectiveness in ensuring a ‘total kill’ of contaminant micro-organisms that may be present in marine fuel tanks.
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NewsNorwegian oil spill vessel first to meet DNV
After trials with a prototype, Norwegian oil recovery specialists Skimmer Technology has developed a new skimmer that is claimed to be far more efficient than existing craft.
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News‘Glops’ put the stops on pollution
The latest versions of Ecoceane’s catamarans, the Workglop range, are an extension of the original pollution clean up vessels but they are much more flexible and can double up as general supply boats, even having a crane.
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News‘Clean cleaner’ makes ports greener
Swiss company Grove Boats has introduced a debris clearing boat that is claimed to have zero emissions. The SeaCleaner 400 features electric propulsion and has been designed for operating in ports, marinas and swimming areas.
