LNG hybrid barge delivering green power despite red tape

JULY 6, 2016 — Though “inflexible restrictions remain a source of annoyance,” the LNG hybrid barge Hummel is continuing to “work perfectly,” supplying low-emission power to the cruise ship AIDAsol in the

LPG carrier first with “Scrubber Ready” notation

JULY 5, 2016 — The 84,000 cu.m LPG carrier Oriental, recently delivered by Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, Korea, and is the first vessel to be awarded the DNV GL “Scrubber Ready” notation.

Alfa Laval PureBallast completes USCG test procedures

JULY 5, 2016 — Alfa Laval says it remains on track to submit a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval application for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.1 ballast water management system (BWMS) in

Danish Shipowners Association launches CO2 emissions study

JULY 1, 2016  — The Danish Shipowners’ Association supports global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping and Danish shipping companies are already undertaking a number of initiatives to limit these emissions. 

In-port ballast water treatment system now in production

JUNE 28, 2016 —The first production version of Damen Shipyards’ InvaSave ballast water treatment system – intended for use at Groningen Seaports – will be on display at the upcoming DelfSail sailing

Trojan Marinex recognized for environmental stewardship

JUNE 20, 2016—Invasive species carried in ships’ ballast water are an ongoing threat to local, regional and national economies and ecologies. With more than 90% of the world’s trade being transported by

Danish EPA reports five “sulfur sinners” to police

JUNE 20, 2016 — The Danish EPA (Miljøstyrelsen) has reported five vessel operators to the police for violating the stricter requirements for the sulfur content in ships’ fuel, in place since January

Call for EU levy on NOX emissions from ships

JUNE 16, 2016 — A European environmentalist group looks to be calling for a tax on nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions from ships. A study commissioned by Transport & Environment (T&E) identifies policy

Schulte box ship earns discounts for environmental performance

JUNE 14, 2016 — The 5,400 TEU containership Carl Schulte’s is meeting the most stringent environmental standards so successfully that it is ranked in the top 2% of containerships of its size

DESMI BWTS approved for hazardous area installation

JUNE 13, 2016 — Aalborg, Denmark, based DESMI Ocean Guard A/S reports that Dekra Exam GmbH has issued ATEX certificate for its RayClean-EX ballast water treatment system. This means the system can

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