The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Nadine Robinson to lead its strategy on environmental sustainability. Robinson is a policy professional with over 20 years experience advising on climate change, environment and sustainability. She has worked in the private sector
Investments in the reduction of air emissions from ships would no longer be possible in a post coronavirus world, European shipping companies said in a new survey report.
A multi-user, planned transmission system to harness wind power off New England’s coast could result in onshore electric grid cost savings of over $ 1 billion and significantly reduce environmental impacts, a report prepared for transmission developer Anbaric shows. The report, Offshore Transmission
By Tom Scott The subject of sustainability in the Dutch maritime sector can be summed in part by looking at the outcome of the IMO meeting in London in April last year. This resulted in the IMO announcing the goal to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 50 per cent by 2050 (compared to 2008 […
Star of the South Wind Farm has partnered with Curtin University and Deakin University to assist with offshore site investigations for Australia’s first offshore wind project. Curtin University’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology is helping understand marine mammals in the project area, while
The UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has revealed its intention to help the government achieve the target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Richmond-based marine robotics firm Greensea is expanding its international presence to meet demand for its navigation, control, autonomy, and human-machine interface technology. Newport-based Wight Ocean will represent Greensea products to customers across Europe. This will include the Greensea INS
Vattenfall has introduced several upgrades to the design of the Vesterhav Syd and Vesterhav Nord nearshore wind farms in Denmark to reduce their visual and environmental impact. The two wind farms will, if approved, feature a radar system that will turn the light markings on the turbines at night on
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has launched the public consultation period regarding the new environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports for the Vesterhav Syd and Vesterhav Nord nearshore wind farms. Interested parties are free to submit responses and comments on the new environmental impact repor
DNV GL and Alpha Ori Technologies (AOT) have signed MoU in which they agree to work together to contribute to the marine industry’s ongoing digital transformation.
The Orkney Islands have won €100,000 in the first ever EU RESPonsible Island Prize, funded by Horizon 2020. Orkney scored third behind the Danish islands of Bornholm and Samsø, respectively taking the first and second place accolades. The European Commission launched the Responsible Islands Prize in
Subsea Global Solutions (SGS) has entered into a new agreement with tanker operator Penfield Marine to provide underwater hull maintenance for their fleet. The contract is the natural evolution of the existing successful relationship between the two companies. As one of the leading tanker operators
Green Marine and Surfrider Foundation Europe have announced that the Green Marine Europe environmental program is now available to European shipowners.
The Japanese technology firm Eco Marine Power has launched a feasibility study into the installation of its zero-emission power and propulsion system onto an LR2 tanker. The system is known as Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (Aquarius MRE) and it aims to enable ships to tap into renewable energy by
