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Eco-Friendly Ship Design and Innovation

Cleaner Seas November 2, 2023

The world’s oceans, vast and awe-inspiring, are both our playground and our responsibility. As the global community embraces the need for environmental consciousness, the maritime industry is setting sail towards a sustainable future. Key to this voyage is eco-friendly ship design and

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Palau International Ship Registry: Leading the Way in Green Shipping and Digital Innovation

Cleaner Seas September 12, 2023

Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) is at the forefront of promoting sustainable shipping(Green Shipping) practices and embracing digital innovations. Driven by an unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation, PISR has launched a number of projects and introduced incentives that underscore its role in advancing decarbonisation and efficient

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Using DNA barcoding for rapid identification of marine species

Cleaner Seas July 14, 2023

I. Introduction In the vast realm of marine biodiversity, accurately identifying species can be a daunting task. However, thanks to DNA barcoding, a powerful technique that utilises specific genetic markers, the identification of marine species has become faster and more efficient. DNA barcoding involves analysing a short section of DNA from an organism’s genome,

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BIO-SEA BALLAST WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM DEVELOPED FOR US NAVY

Cleaner Seas June 22, 2023

BIO-UV Group is delighted to announce that a BIO-SEA Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) designed for the Unites States Navy (USN) completed Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at the production facility in France. BIO-UV Group now has approval to ship the system to a USN facility for operational testing. BIO-UV Group is working with The Columbia […]

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The Game of Drones: Revolutionising Marine Conservation and Monitoring

Cleaner Seas May 21, 2023

Introduction In recent years, drones have taken flight and revolutionised various industries, including the realm of marine conservation and monitoring. By combining cutting-edge technology with a deep commitment to environmental preservation, drones offer an invaluable tool for scientists, researchers, and conservationists to monitor, protect, and restore our precious

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Acoustic Monitoring: An Innovative Approach to Studying Marine Life

Cleaner Seas April 25, 2023

The oceans of our planet have captivated human interest for centuries. Yet, despite our fascination, the depths of the ocean remain largely unexplored. However, recent technological advancements in the field of acoustic monitoring have opened up new avenues of research into the underwater world. Acoustic monitoring uses underwater sound to study marine animals, such as

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The role of oceanography and ocean physics in marine ecology

Cleaner Seas March 16, 2023

The ocean is a vast and mysterious world that covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface. It is home to countless species of marine life, from tiny plankton to massive whales, and its health and productivity are critical for sustaining life on our planet. Oceanography and ocean physics are essential sciences for understanding the complex […]

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Sikafloor Marine Ultra-Light Floating Floor

Cleaner Seas February 24, 2023

All ships have a significant environmental impact during construction, operation, and even when they are scrapped. Fortunately, new technology and modern approaches to building ship components have the potential to make them more sustainable, recyclable, lightweight, and less noisy for marine animals. Floating floor systems are an important innovation with solid potential

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NIPPON PAINT MARINE’S NEOGAURD HOLD PROTECTION REDUCES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR STARNES

Cleaner Seas September 14, 2022

The Nippon Paint Marine NEOGUARD anti-corrosive coating applied to the cargo holds of the 40,000dwt bulker _Starnes_ has been a key factor in ship manager HJH Shipmanagement GmbH being able to extend cargo hold maintenance. _Starnes_, delivered from the Chengxi Shipyard in 2020, was delivered with a full range of Nippon Paint Marine protective coating […]

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SURVITEC’S SEAHAVEN RECEIVES LLOYD’S REGISTER TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATION

Cleaner Seas September 7, 2022

Survitec’s Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, is now ready to be installed on cruise vessels, having received full type approval certification from classification society Lloyd’s Register. A Certificate of Type Approval was presented by Lloyd’s Register Chief Operations Officer Mark Darley to Mark Cotton, Survitec Sales Director,