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Gasum teams up with Deltamarin and Wärtsilä for ship optimization

Gasum teamed up with ship design company Deltamarin and Wärtsilä, a leader in maritime technologies, for cleaner maritime transport, following the global sustainability goals for a greener shipping.

The global sustainability goals call the shipping industry to reduce sulphur emissions, according to the 2020 sulphur cap regulation issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which came into force in January 1, 2020.

In addition, the IMO ambitious GHG strategy calls for massive emission...

https://safety4sea.com/gasum-teams-up-with-deltamarin-and-wartsila-for-ship-optimization/

GREEN Watch: If you could change one thing for a greener shipping, what would it be?

The key green challenges for shipping, emissions reduction measures as we are heading towards 2030 and ways to enhance sustainability were discussed during the last GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, where Mr. Apostolos Belokas, Managing Editor, SAFETY4SEA, asked industry experts to think of what needs to change to improve current landscape in the maritime industry. Namely, all speakers at the event answered the following question:

If you could change one thing that would have either a profound or an...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-green-watch-if-you-could-change-one-thing-for-a-greener-shipping-what-would-it-be/

Cargill, Rainmaking partner for decarbonization program

Cargill, Rainmaking and more than 10 industry partners will join their forces to launch a program in Singapore, focused on the decarbonization issue. In fact, the program will be the first of its kind based in Asia and goals to develop new solutions related to CO2 emissions reduce.

By bringing together shipping industry leaders and tech innovation experts, the Singapore program will further boost the industry to be in line with the IMO’s decarbonization targets.

We know that our industry faces a...

https://safety4sea.com/cargill-rainmaking-partner-for-decarbonization-program/

HELCOM joins EMERGE project to reduce emissions

The Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, also known as the Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) recently joined Europe’s EMERGE project, which aims to reduce shipping emissions around the European marine waters.

For the records, HELCOM is one of the 18 participants which attended the project’s kick-off meeting in Laxenburg near Vienna, Austria during 24-26 February 2020.

EMERGE project goals to quantify and enhance emission reduction solutions for shipping in Europe, while develop effective...

https://safety4sea.com/helcom-joins-emerge-project-to-reduce-emissions/

Brazil provides low sulphur bunkers and discharge of scrubber wash-water

Brazilian Proinde P&I Club informed about Brazil’s availability on low sulphur fuel, as Petrobras ensured its production is more than enough to supply domestic market.

Specifically, it’s reported that Petrobras’ production capacity and logistics are more than enough to supply the domestic market, as in February the company set a record of bunker fuel and fuel oil exports, shipping some 238,000 barrels per day, comprising over 1 million metric tons in just a month.

In addition, oil exports remain...

https://safety4sea.com/brazil-provides-low-sulphur-bunkers-and-discharge-of-scrubber-wash-water/

Port of Rotterdam to participate in more wind farms

The port of Rotterdam reported that the coming decades will present a development in the number of wind farms in the North Sea, providing opportunities to the port and the companies on this segment.

Specifically, wind farm maintenance and construction are new to the area of nautical activities; Yet, the port has already developed this activities, by setting up the Offshore Community Rotterdam together with RPPC, which now has 80 members.

Hans Timmers, chairman of the NWEA, the branch organisation...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-rotterdam-to-participate-in-more-wind-farms/

Port of Helsinki applies for EU funding investment for sustainability projects

Port of Helsinki and its partners issued to the European Union three funding applications in relation to the port’s environmental future, aiming towards a better environment and sustainability.

Specifically, the port total cost of the investments is up to 18 million euros and the funding was applied for 20–30% of this.

Through the investments, the port aspires to reduce emissions in the port area and allocate benefits to local residents and the whole city.

Also, the port aims to lead in...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-helsinki-applies-for-eu-funding-investment-for-sustainability-projects/

Hybrid electric commuter boat launched in Stockholm

The retrofit of the M/S Rex for hybrid operation, undertaken by Transdev subsidiary, Blidösundsbolaget, and Scania, included the adaptation of automotive technology for maritime use.

Stockholm’s transport authority has started using more of the city’s waterways, providing to locals shorter and quicker routes to and from work. Yet, given that about the 80% of Stockholm’s transport fleet of owned and leased vessels are far from achieving carbon neutrality, the city applauded the conversion of the...

https://safety4sea.com/hybrid-electric-commuter-boat-launched-in-stockholm/

The winners of 2020 GREEN4SEA Awards announced

The winners across green shipping categories who walked with a GREEN4SEA Award were announced at a prestigious ceremony which took place on Tuesday 3rd of March, 2020 at the Yacht Club of Greece, Piraeus. The awards focus exclusively on initiatives and individuals who foster Environmental Excellence & Sustainable Shipping, following a combination of open nomination and audience-vote.

The winners of the 2020 GREEN4SEA Awards are:

Thome Group received the GREEN4SEA Dry Bulk Operator Award,...

https://safety4sea.com/the-winners-of-2020-green4sea-awards-announced/

Dr. John Kokarakis receives GREEN4SEA Personality Award

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce that Dr. John Kokarakis, Vice President Technology & Business Development –Bureau Veritas has received the 2020 GREEN4SEA Personality Award, sponsored by MacGregor, at a prestigious award ceremony which successfully concluded on March 3rd at Yacht Club of Greece in Athens, the evening ahead of the 2020 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum.

Presenting the award Mrs. Athena Kanellatou, Regional Director – Mediterranean, MacGregor, said “Dr. John Kokarakis demonstrates high...

https://safety4sea.com/dr-john-kokarakis-receives-green4sea-personality-award/

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