Maritime-related air pollution has decreased as much as 40 percent, depending on the type, since 2005, according to a new report.The report is the result of the 2011 Puget Sound Maritime Air Emissions Inventory, which provided an update to the 2005 baseline inventory…
German Shipping Companies Convicted in Texas and Alaska for Environmental Crimes; Companies to Pay $1.2 Million for Covering up Marine Oil Pollution and Obstruction of Justice. WASHINGTON – Two German shipping companies pleaded guilty…
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) & Green Award Foundation nautical environmental certificates to join forces.In future, the foundation will take the results of ESI on board in its own evaluation and in return, it will check the emissions…
Parties to international dumping treaties express concern about reported offshore iron fertilization by salmon fishing industry.Parties to the international treaties which regulate the dumping of wastes and other matter at sea have issued…
Alternative Energy Products Manufacturer Moves Own Facility to Greater EfficiencyImtra, a manufacturer of advanced LED Solutions, has announced the completion of its ‘green’ initiative to reduce energy consumption at its corporate headquarters…
The Captain of the Port for New York and New Jersey set port condition ZULU for all commercial waterways, effective 7 a.m., Monday, in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. During Port Condition ZULU (sustained gale force winds from a hurricane…
Green Yachts located in Genova, Italy, spotlights its new luxury yacht tender with an eco-friendly hybrid propulsion system.The new Limousine Hybrid yacht tender concept is equipped as a standard with 2 inboard 125 HP engines, coupled with…
Key international marine environment protection convention celebrates 40 years of progress.The use of the world’s oceans as a dumping ground for harmful wastes has been systematically regulated and reduced under the terms of an international convention that…
DNV has developed SUNdy, a large-scale offshore solar field concept that aims to help countries seeking alternative energy sources.The core feature of the concept is a hexagonal array which floats on the sea surface. A collection of these arrays…
Port of San Diego's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal proposes shore-to-ship power provision (subject to project's public approval).The project would allow vessels such as container ships and refrigerated cargo ships to 'plug in' and use electrical power from San Diego Gas & Electric…
The Marine Technology Society elected Richard (Rick) Spinrad to its Board of Directors as President‐elect. Election results were announced at the Society’s Annual Meeting during OCEANS’12 MTS/IEEE Conference this month in Hampton Roads, VA. Rick…
Clay Maitland, Chairman of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), announces two major events.NAMEPA’s Environmental Intelligence in Maritime Conference, will feature “Greening the Marine Transportation System”…
Six offshore wind energy trainees from North Wales have successfully completed a year-long training program with the UK’s only dedicated academy for the offshore wind industry and are ready to take up positions in this rapidly expanding industry…
Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. hired Stephanie Guerzon as the Senior Safety Specialist, based out of the corporate headquarters in Seattle. As part of the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance Group, Mrs. Guerzon will assist…
The Commission is issuing new guidelines on inland navigation and nature protection to assist this important sector in applying EU environmental legislation. The guidelines – 'Inland waterway transport and Natura 2000 – sustainable inland…
