NETHERLANDS TESTS OFFSHORE WIND FARM SHUTDOWN TO PROTECT BIRDS
The Netherlands' energy ministry has tested out a novel approach to protecting migrating birds from any potential hazards posed by offshore wind turbines: briefly shutting down windfarms.
During a short four-hour nighttime test, the Borssele...
EYESEA TEAMS UP WITH MAPBOX TO FURTHER OCEAN POLLUTION MAPPING EFFORTS
Eyesea, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to mapping and reducing global ocean pollution and maritime hazards, announced today that it has partnered with Mapbox, a leading provider of location data and mapping technology, to...
BOATERS RESCUED FROM WATER AS BOAT FIRE SMOKE ATTRACTS PASSING SHIPS
Three boaters are lucky to be alive, reporting that they were in the water earlier this week in the Caribbean after their small boat caught fire. They had to abandon their boat due to...
When Arctic and Mediterranian take a new turn in MARPOL
Two new MARPOL regulations regarding fuel properties will take effect in 2024 and 2025. It is important to keep ourselves updated with the latest amendments.
The latest amendments include, the Mediterranean Sea becoming ECA for...
SAFEGUARDING AUTONOMOUS SHIPS FROM ONLINE ATTACKS, AS DIGITALPIRACY RETURNS TO THE SEA
The massive cyber attack that affected the shipping behemoth Maersk happened in June 2017. Malicious spyware locked files on employee computers, putting an end to all port operations for Maersk. 76 port terminals were...
ARC-7 ICE CLASS LNG TANKERS: AN OVERVIEW
"ARC 7" is a classification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers. It represents a specific type of LNG carrier designed to operate in harsh Arctic conditions. The term "ARC" stands for Arctic, indicating that...