Sustainability – Page 6
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Green Technologies
Project LOTUS to assess the long-term effects of bio-fuel
The use of biofuel is becoming more widespread, and whilst it is a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, there have also been some issues with degradation and the increased growth of the so-called ‘diesel bug.’
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News
Fossil Free Marine launches new brand
Launch of Secfuel marks next step in providing eco-friendly fueling options
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Green Technologies
UK and US engineers pioneer viable method to recycle polystyrene
Environmental concerns about the use of polystyrene in marine environments may be partially alleviated by a new process that converts old polystyrene back to its virgin state for re-use
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Green Technologies
Korean Register publishes new guide to handling cryogenic fuels
With sustainable fuels like LNG and liquid hydrogen requiring cryogenic storage, the ability to insulate fuel sources will have major implications in vessel design and performance
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News
Brunswick releases 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report
Latest socio-environmental report card reveals lower emissions, reduced waste to landfill, and cuts in both electricity and water usage across multiple manufacturing sites
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Green Technologies
New Green Hydrogen plant in Japan paves the way to upscale global production
Four modules at Kawasaki are being tested under ‘real world’ conditions, including operation during maintenance periods and from low power supplies at night
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Green Technologies
Recycling solar panels
German researchers have developed a means of recycling old solar panels that could ensure access to critical elements required to produce new power generating surfaces
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Green Technologies
Glass windows from bamboo?
Researchers in China have developed a new technique for creating clear glass panels from bamboo fibres rather than sand, yielding panes that are more shock-resistant and more sustainable
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Green Technologies
Recycling carbon fibre waste
With the opening of its first US recycling facility, Fairmat aims to develop a high-tech closed-loop ecosystem to recycle and repurpose CFRPs
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News
Yamaha Marine Spain joins Plastic Free Oceans project
YMS strengthens commitment to preserving health of the oceans
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Green Technologies
Green hydrogen can be made using wastewater from whisky distillation
Scottish researchers use nano tech to make the wastewater suitable for electrolysis
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News
WRF records growing interest in its Life-Cycle Assessment approach
Water Revolution Foundation’s list of third-party verified solutions is growing
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Green Technologies
Custom sealing materials accelerate hydrogen roll out
Marine industry targeted for accelerated development, along with chemical processing aerospace and road transport
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Battery Technologies
Technical conferences - Keeping you in the know
Want to be up to speed with the latest in battery tech developments, then check out our diary of upcoming events
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Green Technologies
Is it a boat or plane? Could the Airfish herald a new mode of over water travel?
It turned heads at the Singapore Yachting Festival last week; we investigate the science and the potential of the Airfish 8
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News
Yamaha extends hydrogen competency with golf cart launch
Demonstration of H2-powered golf cart last week reveals continued progress in development of hydrogen propulsion systems
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News
Technological neutrality key to marine industry sustainability
Why decarbonisation initiatives cannot take a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach
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News
French startup to begin serial production of new eco-friendly fender
Fendsea’s flagship product has an internal compartment for waste segregation
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Green Technologies
Tackling derelict boat issues
The city of New York, through its Parks & Recreation Department, has established a program to address the 800 derelict boats abandoned along its 520 miles of shoreline and take steps to prevent the problem from growing.
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Green Technologies
New ICOMIA Diversity Committee
Initiative sees spike of interest both within and outside of ICOMIA membership