Environmental compliance

Nitrogen Oxide Emissions: new product for exhaust after-treatment introduced by L’Orange

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 0

L'Orange has introduced L’ONOX, a new concept in the field of exhaust after-treatment for large marine, offshore, power plant and railway engines. With this innovation, the subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, is providing an important component for compliance with the strict emission

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The 0.5% Sulfur Ceiling And Other Numbers Ruling The Waves

Cleaner Seas March 31, 2021

As the world looks back at the devastating effects of 2020, we prefer to look ahead, to the revitalized renewal of maritime commerce in a post-pandemic future. Many numbers come to mind.

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New Cyprus Green Incentives Programme Introduces Tonnage Tax Reductions of up to 30%

Cleaner Seas January 20, 2021

The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has announced a new range of green incentives to reward vessels that demonstrate effective emissions reductions.

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Heddle Marine And Thordon Bearings Team Up to Convert Ships to Pollution Free Propeller Shaft Lines

Cleaner Seas August 8, 2018

The agreement will create an action plan in which a specialist team, comprised of Heddle Marine and Thordon Bearings’ personnel, to offer support to ship managers and owners looking to ensure their vessels are fully compliant with environmental legislation prohibiting the discharge of oil from the oil-to-sea interface of ships' propeller shafts.

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Governments and Businesses Called by UN Environment to Promote, Protect and Respect Environmental Rights

Cleaner Seas August 3, 2018

UN Environment is taking a stand against the ongoing threats, intimidation, harassment, and murder of environmental defenders around the world, with the launch of the UN Environmental Rights Initiative in Geneva.

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Avoid Drydock and Off-hire Costs With Underwater Stern Tube Seal Repairs

Cleaner Seas February 2, 2018

Following a spate of stern tube seal failures, Antwerp-based Hydrex has reiterated its capability in carrying out repairs to stern tube seals during a ship’s routine port visit, saving the expense and loss of revenue of unscheduled drydocking.

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As More Sterntube Bearings Fail, Biodegradable EALS Come Under The Spotlight

Cleaner Seas January 26, 2018

While many ship operators consider the rise in use of environmentally acceptable lubricants (EAL) a cure-all to meeting environmental regulations, particularly in waters where the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulated the use of mineral oils, their performance as a propeller shaft bearing lubricant has come under increasing scrutiny.

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WISTA-UK Aims to Help the Maritime Industry Combat Bribery and Corruption

Cleaner Seas November 5, 2015

Combating corruption and bribery in the maritime industry was the key topic of conversation at the WISTA-UK Annual General Meeting.

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IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Set to Adopt Polar Code Environmental Provisions

Cleaner Seas August 5, 2015 0

The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization meets for its 68th session from 11 to 15 May 2015, in London.

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Battling Air Pollution: Air Quality Monitoring For Faroe Islands

Cleaner Seas August 24, 2014 2

Two air quality monitoring stations are installed on Faroe islands to monitor the environment and provide air quality data to the public and other interested parties