Author name: Marine Pulse

Fueling the Maritime Industry: Methanol Emerges as a Game-changer

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The Rise of Alternative Fuels in Maritime Industry Maritime aficionados are fond of suggesting that there will be an array of fuels instrumental in maritime business decarbonization. As we approach the International Maritime Organization meetings of its Maritime Environmental Protection Committee this July, stricter emission targets seem inevitable. Fast forward to the middle of 2023,— […]

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Harnessing Technology for Revolutionary Fire Safety Measures on Maritime Vessels

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Upgraded Techniques for Fire Safety Onboard Maritime crew members are now equipped with advanced technology such as handheld thermal sensors, portable gas detectors, and drones fitted with thermal cameras to bolster firefighting capabilities more clinically. This upgrade in technique tackles the threat posed by methanol, notorious for its low flashpoint of 11°C, and its almost

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Harnessing The Wind: Energizing the Future with Offshore Ventures

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Expanding Wind Horizons: The New Wind Energy Areas The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) recently mapped out new Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) following a comprehensive consultation process involving state authorities, indigenous tribal bodies, locals, federal government affiliates, and other public members. These finalized WEAs could potentially sustain an energy production magnitude of between four

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Sailing Toward Greener Horizons: China’s Revolutionary Electric Container Ship

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Unveiling The Remarkable Electric Vessel Cosco Shipping Development, the renowned financing branch of the Chinese maritime behemoth, Cosco Shipping, has recently unfurled its newest marvel – a 700 TEU electric container ship. Destined to navigate a recurrent 1,000-kilometer corridor along the Yangtze River, this groundbreaking vessel has been catapulted into the limelight. Powered by an

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Resolving the Long-standing Pay Dispute: A Beacon of Hope Shines on BC Dockworkers

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In the perpetual chaos of labor agreements and contracts, British Columbia’s dockworkers and their employers have reportedly reached a provisional resolution late on Sunday. The protracted disagreement concerning remuneration had led to the prominent seaports in the province, such as Vancouver and Prince Rupert, experiencing several weeks of strikes. Even the government’s mediating hand struggled

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Discovering Greener Pastures: Standard Fuel Oils Makes Its First Biofuel Sale to the Shipping Industry

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In a pivotal move towards environmental sustainability, UK-based fuel supplier Standard Fuel Oils has spearheaded its entry into the marine sector with the successful supply of a biofuel bunker blend. The recipient of the landmark delivery was the Maas, a dredger belonging to Dutch maritime company, Van Oord. This eco-friendly fuel blend, transferred in Liverpool

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Navigating Shifting Seas: The Growing Threats to the Mediterranean Bunker Industry

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The Brewing Storms in the Bunker Market Seasoned bunker industry expert, Robin Meech, has forecasted ominous clouds over the Mediterranean market. Recent industry transformations and heightened competition, particularly from Egypt, are likely to threaten the tight-knit equilibrium of the Mediterranean marine fuel supply. Meech, serving at the helm of Marine and Energy Consulting Ltd, anticipates

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Guardians of the North Pacific: Joint Operation Challenges Illegal Fishing

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United Action against Ocean Plunderers An unprecedented mission under the banner of Operation North Pacific Guard has been launched to combat the nefarious threat of illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing. This annual international law enforcement operation, which is centered in the North Pacific Ocean, aims to stem the alarming decline in fish stocks and

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Riding the Winds of Change: Japan’s Groundbreaking Floating Offshore Wind Turbine

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Reinventing the Wind Turbine A collection of Japanese corporations has joined forces to revolutionize the concept of floating offshore wind turbines. The project promises not only a more efficient manufacturing process but also a significant reduction in both construction and maintenance costs. Their brainchild is a vertical axis wind turbine that, they predict, will herald

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Sailing Towards a Sustainable Horizon: Solar Energy Revolution on the High Seas

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International Tech Alliance Leads to Energy Innovations Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd, a renowned international maritime organization, has partnered with Denmark and UK’s Grafmarine for an exciting solar power project. The partnership aims to exploit the potential of Grafmarine’s groundbreaking NanoDeck AI Solar tile system by installing it on Carisbrooke’s fleet, following fruitful trials in tropical waters.

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