As regulatory scrutiny around biofouling intensifies, and the IMO's Biofouling Management guidelines, while not mandatory, are increasingly being supplemented by national legislation, this release comes at a critical time. Several states have already introduced laws that have resulted in ships with fouled hulls being banned from their waters.
Managing biofouling is also critical to minimising fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. An IMO study into the "Impact of Ships' Biofouling on Greenhouse Gas Emissions" reported that "a layer of slime as thin as 0.5mm covering up to 50% of a hull surface can trigger an increase in GHG emissions in the range of 30-25%".
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CHARTING A COURSE FROM DREAM TO LEGACY
The Mariners Cricket Club (MCC) in Singapore is far more than just a sports club; it serves as the anchor for a community of sailors embarking on a journey of unity and sportsmanship.
STREAM MARINE TECHNICAL CELEBRATES WORKING WITH 100 COMPANIES ON THEIR ROAD TO DECARBONISATION
Experts in alternative fuels Stream Marine Technical (SMT) is delighted to have collaborated with its 100th client, supporting the pre and post voyage of new vessels using green fuels.
FURETANK WINS EQUINOR SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Furetank wins the Equinor Working Safely with Suppliers Award 2024, for top safety performance in a very demanding North Atlantic trade and for taking a leap forward in the commitment to sustainability.
Ocean Technologies Group Introduces Biofouling Management Best Practices E-Learning
Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), the global leader in maritime human capital management solutions and operational technologies, launches a new e-learning title: Biofouling Management. This release addresses the increasing need for biofouling control for both compliance and operational efficiency.
Capt. Kapil Aneja, Master Mariner - 30 YEARS IN COMMAND
This is a two-part long interview. The first part appears here. Starts with a humorous take on the sailing days gone by. It gets into things sublime as the interview progresses.
It doesn't get easier; you get stronger.
We endurance athletes constantly look for ways to improve, get stronger, faster, and endure longer. We train relentlessly to improve. When we look back at our journey as athletes, we have come a long way. With technological advances, we now have smart watches, apps, nutrition, hydration, supplements, coaches, and physios to boost performance.
I WILL CHAMPION MARITIME, SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT TELLS LISW25 LAUNCH
UK Secretary of State for Transport puts maritime at the heart of Government plans as she addresses maritime sector for first time
41 st Annual General Meeting of IME(I) Concludes with Key Resolutions and Award Announcements
The 41 st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) was held on 21 st September 2024, at IMEI House, Nerul, in a hybrid mode. A total of 32 members attended in person, while 25 members joined online.
SEMINAR ON INDIA'S ROLE IN MSC ENSURING SAFER & AMP; SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING
On 13th September 2024, a significant seminar titled \"India's Role in MSC: Ensuring Safer & Sustainable Shipping\" was held at the IRS Auditorium in Powai, Mumbai.
STRENGTHENING MARITIME TRAINING IN INDIA The Case for Proposed Amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act
The future of maritime education lies in our ability to adapt and improve our legal and training frameworks
