Marine Environment

Marine Environment, Maritime Law, National Affairs 25-Jan-2022

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE for CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION in the Indo-Pacific/Indochina-Pacific Maritime Region

Phase 1 (4 years) – A Pacific Ocean marine corridor in central Philippines         Background. Phase 1 of the Programme spotlights a Pacific Ocean corridor in central Philippines serves as the initial focus for the wider Indo-Pacific/Indochina-Pacific 3/ maritime region that is critical to global health and security. This large sea area as designated is comprised of interconnected enclosed-semi-enclosed seas…

Marine Environment, Maritime Safety 26-Nov-2021

Sea State Conditions and Its Effect on Ship Operation

INTRODUCTION This article is a research on sea state conditions and the Beaufort scale –how sea state conditions can affect ship operation at sea and how the Beaufort scale can be a tool of information to define the characteristics of waves and its effects on ship navigation. WAVE GEOMETRY The forces generated by ocean waves are among the most powerful…

Marine Environment 3-Sep-2021

DENR-led Summit Adopts Resolutions Aimed at Eradicating Environmental Crimes

The 4th National Environmental Law Enforcement (NELE) Summit led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ended recently with the adoption of three resolutions to prevent and fight environmental crimes. The NELE summit, held last July 14-16, resulted in the adoption of resolutions to approve a five-year indicative plan of the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee-Sub-committee on Environment…

Marine Environment, Sustainable Fishery 3-Sep-2021

BFAR 7 Issues Stern Warning to Illegal Collectors of Banned Clams, Shells and Protected Species

Violators beware! Collectors of banned fishery products worth nearly Php 13 million were recently apprehended by local authorities during an operation conducted in Barangay Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Dr. Allan Poquita, regional director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR Region 7), advises people to refrain from catching or gathering the protected species since…

Marine Environment, Marine Technology, Offshore Wind 3-Sep-2021

TechnipFMC Enters Partnership with Magnora to Develop Floating Offshore Wind Projects

LONDON & PARIS & HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– TechnipFMC (NYSE:FTI) (PARIS:FTI) announced it has entered into an agreement with Magnora ASA (Magnora) to jointly pursue floating offshore wind project development opportunities under the name Magnora Offshore Wind. Magnora holds a strategic position within the renewable energy sector as an owner in offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar development projects and a key…

Marine Environment, Marine Technology 3-Sep-2021

New Ship-Port Interface Guide to Support GHG Emissions Reduction

The list of presented measures is non-exhaustive and is a result of initial research and findings, aiming to raise awareness of potential ideas which the maritime community could explore further. The measures have not been ranked in terms of emission reduction potential, but have been ordered into measures related to port operations, administrative data, nautical data and speed optimization. Each…

Marine Environment, Sustainable Fishery 29-Jul-2021

DA-BFAR Focuses on Resource Sustainability in WPS and Extends Livelihood Support to Fisherfolk

The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) is strongly committed to fulfilling its mandate of ensuring food security especially in this challenging time of the COVID-19 pandemic, alleviating the economic conditions of the fisheries sector especially the fisherfolk, and addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing among other challenges, that continue to hound the Philippine fisheries…

Marine Environment 29-Jul-2021

Trees, Mangrove Planting Now Mandatory for Every PPA Contract or Permit Issued

True to its commitment to help promote environmental protection and sustainability, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has ordered the mandatory planting of trees and mangroves for every contract, accreditation and permits issued by the agency. The order took effect on the 2nd of February after the 15-day publication period reckoning from 19-January-2021. PPA Administrative Order No. 14-2020, signed by PPA…

Marine Environment, Sustainable Fishery 24-May-2021

INTEGRATED MARINE ENVIRONMENT MONITORING SYSTEM (IMEMS): A Game-Changer in the Philippine Fisheries Resource Management

To further intensify the campaign against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF), the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) is now implementing the Integrated Marine Environment Monitoring System (IMEMS) Project, an innovative, optimized, and integrated monitoring system that expands and improves the Bureau’s current monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) program. The new MCS technology seeks…

Marine Environment, Marine Technology, Zero Emission 24-May-2021

Which Tanker Fuels are Best for Profits and the Environment?

To support such decision-making, DNV has been collaborating in a joint industry project (JIP) evaluating fuel technology options and energy-efficiency measures. The Roadmap towards a Zero-Emission Vessel project centers on a defined concept for two newbuild tankers (the “case ships”) of 2020 vintage. The two vessels investigated in the JIP are: An MR (about 39k dwt), trading short voyages mainly…

Marine Environment, Marine Technology 23-Mar-2021

Wave Prediction Becomes A Reality

Sigma S6 WaveSignal, launched this week by Rutter Inc., is the latest addition to the sigma S6 line of advanced radar processing systems. WaveSignal uses x-band radar and predictive analytics to determine when quiet periods in wave action will occur. This information will improve mariner safety while conducting on-deck operations, carrying out cargo or personnel transfers, and a host of other…

International Shipping, Marine Environment, Marine Technology 23-Mar-2021

Reducing Methane Slip without compromising on Engine Performance

Swiss engine technology company WinGD is helping shipping companies to optimize engine combustion and reduce methane slip with a new intelligent dual fuel engine technology. Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER) is a new technology that has been brought to the market by engine specialists WinGD. The technology, which is integrated into the company’s new X-DF 2.0 engine design, recirculates…

IMO, International Shipping, Marine Environment 23-Mar-2021

Stretching Green Possibilities for Shipping Fuels

Wider use of LNG will speed up transition, but it can’t end there. In this decade, we’ll see more accelerated change in shipping fuels than we’ve seen in the last century. What does this heightened diversity mean for shipowners? They must be nimbler than ever – a shift that requires work. It means “greening” supply chains, bolstering energy efficiency, nurturing more…

Marine Environment, Marine Technology 23-Mar-2021

Revolutionizing Rechargeable Sodium-Ion Batteries with ‘Doped’ Carbon Anodes

As the world becomes aware of the imminent environmental crisis, scientists have begun a search for sustainable energy sources. Rechargeable batteries like lithium-ion batteries are seeing a popularity surge, concurrent with production of ‘greener’ technologies such as electric propulsion ships (which are being developed to meet the environmental regulations by the International Maritime Organization) and other electric vehicles. But, lithium…

Marine Environment, Marine Technology 23-Mar-2021

New ABB Emission Monitoring Solution Helps Maritime Industry Achieve Decarbonization

The launch of ABB’s CEMcaptain will help shipping comply with the sulphur emission regulations that were enforced in 2020. In January 2020, the low SOx and NOx emission limits in the International Maritime Organization regulations became effective worldwide. CEMcaptain is a powerful emissions monitoring system from ABB designed to help the maritime industry meet these new regulations and become more…

IMO, Marine Environment, Marine Technology 23-Mar-2021

Propelling The Maritime Industry Into A Decarbonized Future

With increasing demands on owners and operators to improve efficiency while also preparing for decarbonization targets, the maritime industry is facing multiple challenges. While the development of alternative fuels is a critical element in the decarbonization journey, the need to increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption is also a key part of this equation. Propulsion solutions are central to this…

Marine Environment 23-Mar-2021

Gov’t Agencies Join Hands in Restoration of Cagayan River after Typhoon Ulysses

The promise of President Rodrigo Duterte to normalize the lives of Cagayan residents and those in nearby provinces after the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses was further realized as government agencies pooled resources to restore the Cagayan River. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade joined Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu, Department of Public Works and…

Marine Environment, Overseas Shipping 23-Mar-2021

Shipping industry Takes New Step to Protect Marine Environments

Cleaning a ship’s submerged parts from barnacles and other growths, while the ship is in the water, can transfer invasive species to local marine environments unless it is properly cleaned and the debris is captured. To combat this problem, and to provide clarity and quality assurance to shipowners, ports and government authorities, BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)…

Marine Environment, Marine Technology, Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas, Zero Emission 28-Feb-2021

Global Floating Wind Energy Market to Record a 2000-fold Increase by 2050

A new report forecasts that with the right drivers in place, the installed capacity of floating wind energy will grow from the existing 100 MW to 250 GW in 2050 – a 2000-fold increase.  The study from risk management and quality assurance company DNV GL states that because floating wind energy is unrestrained by ocean depth, “it will be an…

International Shipping, Marine Environment, Marine Transportation, Oil & Gas, Zero Emission 28-Feb-2021

New Poll: Majority of Americans Would Change Where They Shop to Support Cleaner Ships

A new poll conducted for Pacific Environment by Yale University, George Mason University, and Climate Nexus finds that nearly three-quarters (74%) of American voters would be more likely to shop at companies that use cleaner ways to ship their goods. The poll finds that 70% of American voters would continue to shop at these brands even if using clean ships…

Marine Environment 28-Feb-2021

Radioactivity in Waters around the Philippines

Recently a friend asked me if I had heard any news regarding elevated levels of radioactivity in the waters surrounding the Philippine Islands. I admit I had not, but would check into it. According to Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) radioactive material was indeed found in existing coral and waters in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PNRI Director Carlo Arcilla…

Marine Environment 28-Feb-2021

Wave System at work on Dolomite Sand Pebbles Beachfront along Manila Bay

INTRODUCTION This article is a part II of my previous publication, “Wave Dynamics Retain Dolomite Sand Pebbles Intact at the Beachfront along Manila Bay,” in the Maritime Review’s Nov–Dec  2020 issue. In addition to that previous article, this topic presents the real time wave system along Roxas Blvd., Manila Bay, explaining my analogy by illustration and definition, the physical behavior…

Marine Environment, Sustainable Fishery 28-Feb-2021

Nine IUU Fishing Vessels Nabbed in Mauban, Quezon

Nine (9) commercial fishing vessels using Danish Seine, locally known as buli-buli or hulbo-bulbot, were apprehended by fisheries law enforcers of the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) and other agencies in the river of Barangay Tapucan in Mauban, Quezon before the year 2020 capped off. In the morning of 31-December-2020, the commercial fishing vessels…