by Barista Uno | Nov 12, 2012 | Marine Products and Technology
One unfortunate offshoot of tighter shipping regulations is increased paperwork for those who man the ships. It needs to be done, of course, but it could add to to crew fatigue and stress. Fortunately, technology is helping address the issue. Martek Marine, for example, has launched a new gas monitoring system for tankers and reefer vessels called Marine Tankscape. The device removes the need for seafarers to take hand notes on deck by producing a certificate for Port State Control and other inspectors as well as storing the information for download. (more…)
by Barista Uno | Jun 17, 2010 | Marine Products and Technology, Nature and the Environment
Richard Sauter is seeing green again. So soon after introducing the “first zero carbon” megayacht Transcendence, his Sauter Carbon Offset Design has now unveiled Black Magic. The 120 metre-long, 4,000-tonne solar hybrid vessel is said to have the potential of reducing GHG emissions by 75-100% by harnessing energy from the sun, wind and waves. Like his megayacht, the Black Magic is still a concept but Mr Sauter has no doubts that it’s “the only realistic super green alternative to the highly pollutant tankers in use and still being built at an alarming rate.” (more…)
