Aquaterra’s Hull Coating for First Cruise Ship

Aquaterra’s Hull Coating for First Cruise Ship

Nippon Paint Marine has successfully applied its novel Aquaterras biocide-free self polishing hull coating to AIDA Cruises’ 38,531gt cruise vessel AIDAcara. It is the first-ever full application of the revolutionary biocide free (SPC) antifouling to a cruise ship....
Ten years of the Becker Mewis Duct

Ten years of the Becker Mewis Duct

Since its introduction in 2008, the Becker Mewis Duct has been successfully improving efficiency and reducing emissions for ships. Here’s a look at its impact over the past decade. What is the Becker Mewis Duct? Within ten years, the Becker Mewis Duct® has...
Ports revoke open-loop scrubber bans

Ports revoke open-loop scrubber bans

The Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020) has received written approvals and no-objection letters from several Port Authorities around the world indicating they have no intention of banning the use of open-loop scrubbers in their waters. Following successful...