Category: Shipping

Old ammunition: salvage from 2024

From a report by ntv and deutschlandfunk An estimated1.6 million tonnes of old ammunition pose an increasing danger to humans and the environment because they are rotting uncontrolled on the bottom of the Baltic and North Seas. The pollutants are already detectable in fish and mussels and could enter the human food chain in this way. Coalition agreement In their coalition agreement, the coalition partners had agreed to launch an immediate programme to tackle the recovery of munitions and warfare agents from the North and Baltic Seas and to set up a federal-state fund to finance it. Government programme Now it seems that the time has finally come! The speech manuscript by Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke...

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Carbon capture saves 40% in emissions

Carbon capture is regarded as an innovative approach to reducing emissions in the shipping industry. Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has installed a system for the first time. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card The subscription can be cancelled at any time free of charge For MOV members free of charge To the subscription options...

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Marine talent magnet

Naval command invites social media influencers to a workshop in an unusual format with external support. Last week, the naval command in Rostock invited navy personnel to a workshop for the first time, who dedicate their free time to maritime content on social media, create content free of charge and thus publicise the naval world. This form informs not only members but also potential new recruits about the individual diversity of the Navy. The Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Kaack, expressed his thanks to the participants, but emphasised that a difficult time was ahead. It is always...

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Carnival pushes the use of methanol

Carnival's cruise brands Aida and Costa Cruises are pushing ahead with the introduction of methanol as a marine fuel for the cruise industry. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card The subscription can be cancelled at any time free of charge For MOV members free of charge To the subscription options...

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Hydrogen drive classified by ABS

The American classification society ABS certifies a hydrogen-powered ship. In doing so, it is further expanding its expertise in the field of alternative fuels. The research vessel designed by Glosten has a new hydrogen hybrid propulsion system. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card The subscription can be cancelled at any time free of charge For MOV members free of charge To the subscription options...

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