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Sika Marine Develops Sustainable Marine Flooring Solutions to Improve Ship Acoustics

Cleaner Seas May 31, 2022

There are many sources of vibrations and sounds onboard, e.g. propellers, gearboxes, diesel engines, etc. In order to ensure the safety and comfort of the crew as well as the passengers, it is important to use noise controlling floor systems to suppress the vibrations and noise. Sika Marine

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A Kind of Magic – Cosmetics Packaging Without Microplastic Pollution

Cleaner Seas May 20, 2021

Sulapac has launched a ground-breaking innovation. Now, water-based products can be packaged with a new bio-based Sulapac barrier that biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind The barrier is no longer an obstacle The beauty and personal care industry is worth over $500 billion a year and the market is expected to grow annually by 4.75%. […]

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Crew performs remote sensor installation supported by Hoppe Marine for Diamond Bulk Carriers and Mitsubishi Ore Transport to access Nautilus Platform for fleet optimization during COVID-19

Cleaner Seas May 20, 2021

Diamond Bulk Carriers Pte. Ltd. and Mitsubishi Ore Transport Co., Ltd commenced a partnership with Nautilus Labs and Hoppe Marine GmbH with the goal of maximizing vessel and voyage profits while reducing their carbon footprint. (New York / Hamburg / Singapore / Japan) Diamond Bulk Carriers selected Nautilus, the technology firm advancing the efficiency of […]

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Support Seafarers And Their Families At This Time of Crisis

Cleaner Seas September 12, 2020

In addition to Seafarers UK’s existing annual grants programme and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Seafarers UK has established a new COVID-19 Emergency Fund of £2 million this year to support merchant seafarers and British fishers through the COVID-19 crisis.

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COVID-19: How Are Ports Keeping Britain Supplied?

Cleaner Seas April 28, 2020

In the midst of this pandemic, one of the biggest challenges for any government is to keep the supply chains moving without increasing the risk for spreading the virus.

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How Covid-19 is Affecting Merchant Mariners

Cleaner Seas April 17, 2020

Like other industries, the global health crisis has adversely affected shipping and maritime industries. Trade fell as millions of workers and consumers are in lockdown.