Environmental News


Ocean Exchange Seeks Solutions Submissions

Apr 08, 2013

The third annual Ocean Exchange, to be held in Savannah, Georgia, has selected the theme of Leap to Zero+ as it continues its search for entrepreneurs from around the globe with innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.Solutions…

BMT Engaged in Australian Foreshore Project Design

Apr 07, 2013

BMT JFA Consultants (BMT)  supports the Shire of Esperance, Western Australia in its plans to construct a granite seawall & headland. BMT was originally commissioned to help develop the required technical specifications for the production…

Russian PM Calls for Protection of Baltic Subsea Pipeline

Apr 05, 2013

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev calls for environmental protection along the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea.Nord Stream operates two gas pipelines, running 1,224 km the length of the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany with a total annual capacity of 55 billion cubic metres…

Something Rotten in New Orleans: Coast Guard Investigate

Apr 05, 2013

The Coast Guard, along with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality & partner agencies, respond to reports of an odor. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received the report of an odor extending throughout parts of the greater New Orleans area…

Seattle First U.S. W.Coast Port to Join Green Marine

Apr 03, 2013

Port of Seattle has signed-on as a participant in Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental program for the maritime industry in North America.Port of Seattle state that it is the first  U.S. port outside of the Great Lakes region to join Green Marine…

Sustainable Ocean Summit Final Program Available

Apr 02, 2013

The SOS 2013 program will take on the issues that are challenging access to ocean areas and resources by responsible industry operators. Click here to see the program.This global gathering of the diverse ocean business community is not a conference to discuss the issues…

Hawaii Ship Repairers Fined $700,000

Mar 29, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Hawaii State Department of Health settle with Marisco Ltd for pollution offences.The violations took place at Marisco's ship repair and drydock facilities at Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor on Oahu…

Venice 'Blue Flag' Accord Signed

Mar 29, 2013

Cruise ships agree to adopt the strictest measures to reduce air pollution when entering Italy's Venice Lagoon.The agreement, known as “Venice Blue Flag II,” commits cruise lines to operate the main and auxiliary engines of their ships with marine fuel with sulphur content of no more than 0…

Plug In to AMP or Stay Away from California Ports

Mar 29, 2013

Come Jan. 1, 2014, the maritime industry in California faces a looming reality: ships must link up to port alternative maritime power (AMP).“Compliance is not optional,” said T.L. Garrett, vice president of Pacific Merchant Shipping Association…

Dubai Launch Maritime Green Initiative

Mar 28, 2013

Drydocks World & Maritime World's initiative aims to encourage all-round environmental excellence in maritme & allied sectors.The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of key decision-makers from government and industry, underlined by…

UTEC Announces Important Houston Appointment

Mar 27, 2013

Leading independent offshore survey company UTEC has announced the appointment of a new Vice President of Measurement Technology at its Houston HQ.Mark Klusza – who holds a Bachelor in Design in Architecture from the University of Florida…

Sølvtrans Orders Ship from Spanish Shipyard

Mar 27, 2013

Sølvtrans has signed a new contract with the Spanish shipyard Zamakona Yards for the construction of a new 3,200 cu. m. well-boat. Delivery is scheduled to early 2014.  The vessel is a sister ship of Rojna Polaris, currently under construction at Zamakona Yards…

Navy Training, Testing & Marine Mammals

Mar 27, 2013

Rear Adm. Kevin R. Slates 
Director, Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division comments on the authorization process:The Navy is renewing authorizations that will enable us to continue to train and test live sonar and explosives at sea for another five years (2019)…

European Ship Recycling Fund Called For

Mar 27, 2013

NGOs support EU Parliament Environment Committee call for ship recycling fund and off-the-beach stance.NGOs have applauded a breakthrough vote by a large majority of Members of the Environment Committee of the European Parliament (ENVI)…

Accounting for Ocean Transport Emissions

Mar 26, 2013

BSR conducted interviews with Clean Cargo shippers—companies buying transportation services—to find out how they use Clean Cargo emissions data, how they integrate this data into their business processes, and what benefits they receive from being part of the group…

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