Marine Science News


Greener Anti-Fouling Solutions Attract Shipping Industry Interest

Dec 03, 2015

The four-year SEAFRONT project, launched in 2014, has trialled new processes and methods designed to increase scientific understanding of exactly how biofouling occurs and how this problem can best be addressed.  This initial work will…

EU Needs IMO Leadership to Reduce Shipping Emissions

Dec 02, 2015

The European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) has reiterated their support for International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as the proper leader of efforts to reduce shipping’ s greenhouse gas emissions at the start of the COP 21 Climate Change Conference in Paris…

BSEE Participates in Circumpolar Gap Analysis Workgroup

Dec 01, 2015

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement staff from the Oil Spill Preparedness Division attended an international workshop last month that focused on how Arctic meteorological and oceanographic conditions can affect traditional oil spill response strategies…

IRClass Awards Scholarships to Law Students of MU

Nov 30, 2015

ndian Register of Shipping (IRClass)has awarded scholarships in the field of law instituted in the memory of Late Shri Venkiteswaran, a legal luminary and internationally acclaimed stalwart in the field of Maritime law who was a Director…

Rates, Fees of Danish Maritime Authority to be Revised

Nov 28, 2015

A number of fee rates within the Danish Maritime Authority's area will be changed from 2016. The price schedule is available from the webpage of the Danish Maritime Authority.The Danish Maritime Authority has recalculated the rates of the fees within the Authority's area…

Joint Effort to Raise reliability, Cut cost in DNV GL JIP

Nov 27, 2015

Lack of properly assessed and defined wear limits for jacking systems can lead to significant downtimes with financial implications for jackup operations. DNV GL, supported by leading global industry players in the jackup industry, has established a joint industry project (JIP)…

Seagull's Software Tool for Benchmarking Seafarers Knowledge

Nov 26, 2015

Seagull Maritime has launched an advanced software tool able to benchmark seafarer knowledge levels, allowing shipowners and operators to compare their crew and potential recruits with industry peers. The new tool will provide shipping companies…

CMA CGM Slashes Fleet CO2 Emissions by 50%

Nov 26, 2015

CMA CGM, a leading worldwide shipping Group, is pleased to announce a 50% improvement in its CO2 performance for its owned fleet. Thanks to an efficient environmental policy sustained by deploying innovative solutions, this success was accomplished in 10 years…

Need to Cut Cost for Barent Sea Development - DNV GL Study

Nov 25, 2015

OG21 today received the DNV GL study of technologies that should be developed for year-round oil and gas production at 74 degrees North in the Norwegian Barents Sea. New licenses are due to be awarded in this area as part of the Norwegian 23rd licensing round…

Los Angeles to Host Annual 'Fleet Week'

Nov 24, 2015

Mayor Eric Garcetti and U.S. Navy officials announced today that Los Angeles has been selected as an official Fleet Week market for the U.S. Navy, beginning in 2016. LA Fleet Week will run through Labor Day, with active military ships beginning…

MANSA, NMIS Ink MOU for Skill Development

Nov 24, 2015

Mumbai and Nhava-Sheva Ship-Agents Association (MANSA) and Narottam Morarjee Institute of shipping (NMIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for lauching a facility for training employees as well as aspirants in the shipping trade as a Corporate Social Objective…

Cammell Laird Seals the Deal for UK Polar Ship

Nov 23, 2015

The deal has been finalized for marine and engineering services company Cammell Laird to begin work on the U.K.’s new £200 million polar research ship. The Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird said it saw off competition from Europe and beyond…

Warm Water Mixing up Life in Arctic

Nov 21, 2015

AWI researchers’ unique 15-year observation series reveals how sensitive marine ecosystems in polar regions are to changeThe warming of arctic waters in the wake of climate change is likely to produce radical changes in the marine habitats of the High North…

Initiative Allows Pupils to Delve into the Underwater World

Nov 20, 2015

Subsea UK has been working with education bodies and teachers to create a resource which will capture the interest and imagination of primary pupils in science subjects. Aligned to the Curriculum for Excellence, Subsea Channel, will provide…

Høyesen to Head MacGregor's Offshore Solution Division

Nov 19, 2015

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, creates a new division 'Advanced Offshore Solutions' by merging its two Norway-based divisions and combining the strengths in offshore mooring, loading and load handling businesses. With the new joint division…

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