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Maitland Pinpoints Global Shipping's Woes, Solutions

Sep 26, 2012

Clay Maitland is a ubiquitous figure in the global shipping circuit, never shy to share his accrued maritime experience of more than 40 years, ask the tough questions or supply the blunt opinion. Set to celebrate his 70th birthday later this year but not slowing a step…

Energy Supply Not Sustainable for Next Three Generations Says BP CEO

Sep 26, 2012

In a speech at the Kansas Renewable Energy Conference the President & CEO of BP's wind energy business advocates energy supply alternatives.Extracts from John Graham's speech follow:'The rules for energy supply that governed during the…

Halt Arctic Oil Drilling Urges UK Parliamentary Committee

Sep 25, 2012

The Environmental Audit Committee has published the report of its inquiry into Protecting the Arctic.The Environmental Audit Committee calls for a halt on oil drilling until:    •    A pan-Arctic oil spill response standard is in place…

Who is Leading Environmental Change?

Sep 25, 2012

In the marine industry, we have key interests in direct conflict with each other. For example, the shipowner wants a solid return on investment for the lifetime of the asset but the shipyard wants to build at lowest cost. Meanwhile, auditors…

Ocean Acidification Putting Coastal Jobs at Risk

Sep 24, 2012

A NOAA study finds that ocean acidification is accelerated in nutrient-rich areas putting marine resources, coastal economies, at risk.Carbon dioxide released from decaying algal blooms, combined with ongoing increases in atmospheric carbon emissions…

Insights: “Greener” Ships Through Systems Engineering

Sep 21, 2012

Naval Architect Donald MacPherson’s approach focuses on optimizing systems, well before the optimization of individual components.“Pragmatic hydrodynamics” has long been a core element of the HydroComp brand. Our mission is to provide technical…

NAMEPA, ASA Announce Marine Environment Protection Awards

Sep 19, 2012

Maersk, NOAA, SUNY Maritime College and the American Salvage Association winners of NAMEPA’s Marine Environment Protection Awards; 5th Anniversary Awards dinner on November 14th follows Environmental Intelligence in Maritime Conference.  Clay Maitland…

Most Dangerous Ship in Europe Sails

Sep 16, 2012

Last voyage for Russian nuclear waste hulk 'Lepse' as she heads out of Murmansk Port for a lengthy decommissioning.Rosatomflot and Bellona have worked with many international partners and governments to develop a proper risk-assessment plan…

DOJ: Vessel Operator Admits Pollution

Sep 14, 2012

United States Attorney Donald J. Cazayoux, Jr., announced that, yesterday, CLEOPATRA SHIPPING AGENCY, LTD., a Greek vessel management company, pled guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and was sentenced to pay a $300,000…

IMO Urges Action on BWT & Cruise Ship Safety

Sep 12, 2012

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu calls on governments & the shipping industry to take prompt and decisive action on a number of key issues.In a keynote address to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Conference in London, Mr. Sekimizu…

SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference Update

Sep 12, 2012

Early Bird Pricing Extended for SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference; More than 30 Industry Experts to Address Challenges and Solutions for Reducing Costs and Enhancing Efficiency in Ship Operations. The organizers of the SHIPPINGInsight 2012 Fleet Optimization Conference in Stamford…

Shipping Markets and Finance

Sep 12, 2012

In recent years, excess vessel capacity has been plaguing shipping markets and the resultant drop in asset values has restrained financing options for ship owners. Following the financial crisis in 2008, demand across the major shipping segments – dry bulk…

EU Aligns With IMO Marine Engine Emission Rules

Sep 12, 2012

The European Parliament approves legislation agreed with member states, which requires new general limits to be in place by 2020.The new rules will bring European legislation in line with limits agreed by the International Maritime Organisation…

Well Abandoment in the Spotlight at ICoTA Event

Sep 11, 2012

Well Abandoment in the Spotlight at ICoTA EventThe challenges facing well abandonment in a mature province will be the focus of the latest lunch and learn session hosted by leading oil and gas industry body ICoTA European Chapter in Aberdeen on Tuesday…

Harvey Gulf’s Bold Vision: a Big Win for Everyone

Sep 11, 2012

Shane Guidry and Harvey Gulf team up with leading industry naval architects, engine suppliers, classification societies, regulatory bodies and a host of others to bring U.S. Gulf of Mexico offshore energy into the 21st Century – and beyond. Often out in front of the competition in many ways…

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