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Greek Minister: Greece is Open for Cruise Industry Business

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Speaking at the opening day of the 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, Greek Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, Panagiotis Kouroumplis, said that Greece is prepared to launch a concessions campaign in order to encourage international cruise liners operating in Greece to invest in relevant

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Oldendorff Appoints Verifavia for EU Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification Regulation.

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Verifavia Shipping will provide EU MRV services to Oldendorff, including the assessment of monitoring plans and verification of carbon emission reports according to the ISO 14065 standard and regulation 757/2015.

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Cavitation Bubble Burst by Subsea Industries’ Ecoshield?

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The decision to apply Subsea Industries’ award-winning Ecoshield hard coating to rudders and thrusters is paying dividends, with a number of shipowners noticing zero cavitation damage and failure compared to equipment coated with other protective systems.

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Hydrex Underwater Technologies Steers Tanker Clear of Trouble

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

A 7,071dwt tanker was manoeuvring in the port of Antwerp when it experienced a steering gear problem. The vessel managed to safely berth alongside and carry out cargo operations but emergency repairs where needed before the vessel could continue.

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Hydrex Performs Chemical Tanker Emergency Repairs in Record Time

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Hydrex Underwater Technology has completed the emergency stern tube seal repair to a 134m chemical tanker, after the Antwerp Port Authority demanded an underwater inspection and in-situ repair to the vessel before allowing it to set sail.

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Ocean Tankers to strengthen its Anti-Piracy Measures

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Ocean Tankers told IHS Maritime it plans to strengthen its anti-piracy measures in the wake of the second hijacking its fleet has suffered within a year.

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Saving Lives at Sea with Wireless Technology

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The LYNCEUS project was initiated following the Costa Concordia tragedy with the purpose of revolutionizing rescue operations at sea,

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New Chemical Tanker Safety Guide Published by ICS

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 0

A fully updated edition of the definitive industry guidance on chemical tanker safety has just been published by the International Chamber of Shipping.

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Maritime Safety Program For Rescuing People in Distress

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 2

Program for the Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration students provided by Swedish Maritime Administration.

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Are You Safe?

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 Post a comment

Tampering of machinery space bilge water separators, oil content meters or the use of by-passes, so called magic pipes, is unfortunately still a very common occurrence on board vessels. The number of US prosecutions and heavy fines remain at a high level in spite of the enhanced environmental awareness. Whistle blowers are highly rewarded when reporting illegal discharges