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MSC Seashore to be fitted with new air sanitation technology

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 21 October 2020 21 October 2020

MSC Cruises said that MSC Seashore will be first cruise liner to feature new advanced air sanitation technology called Safe Air to reduce virus risk

“Safe Air will be fitted on MSC Seashore, one of the largest and most technologically advanced ships ever built in Italy and currently under construction at shipbuilder Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard and set to be delivered in July 2021 and be the first of two ‘Seaside Evo’ Class ships,” the company said in a statement.

The Safe Air next-generation sanitation system is based on the technology of UV-C lamps which are type C ultraviolet rays applied in combination with the ship’s air conditioning system, whereby air flow is radiated at source with a short wavelength light that hits organic particles and prevents the circulation of air pollutants such as viruses, bacteria and mold.

It was developed by Fincantieri’s designers and technicians and the virology laboratory of the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, a leading global research institute headquartered in Trieste, Italy.

The Institute provides businesses with scientific support to develop innovative technological solutions for the control of virus infections, which is particularly relevant today given the current global pandemic.

BioHiTech receives additional food waste digester order from Princess Cruises valued at approximately $300,000

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 14 October 2020 14 October 2020

BioHiTech Global, Inc., a sustainable technology and services company, has announced it has received an additional purchase order for its Revolution Series food waste digesters from Princess Cruises, valued at approximately $300,000.

BioHiTech expects to deliver these digesters for installation on Princess Cruises' newest ship, the Enchanted Princess during the fourth quarter of 2020. Utilization of the Revolution Series digesters, equipped with BioHiTech's proprietary data analytics platform, is part of Princess Cruises' comprehensive plan to limit food waste, achieve safe onboard disposal, and improve associated environmental outcomes.

"We continue to see sales momentum for our digesters in the cruise industry and this latest order from Princess Cruises represents their consistent commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship," said Frank E. Celli, CEO of BioHiTech Global. "Each new ship installation further demonstrates our ability to deploy smart technology to reduce the overall environmental impact of cruising for this iconic brand as well as others in the industry that are truly committed to preserving our oceans. The Princess Cruises brand is making a difference during this pause in cruising and we intend to work diligently to help them meet, or even exceed, their sustainability goals once cruising resumes."

Vow to supply Scanship waste water purification system to Carnival Magic

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 08 September 2020 08 September 2020

Vow ASA, the listed Norwegian company, has through its subsidiary Scanship AS been awarded a contract with Carnival Cruise Line to deliver an advanced wastewater purification system to be retrofitted on the Carnival Magic.

The system, designed to purify wastewater from more than 5,000 people aboard, will be installed during a scheduled dry dock in the first quarter of 2021. The ship has accommodation for 3,690 passengers and it was built in 2011.

“This contract signals a strong commitment for environmental sustainability even in disruptive times, and we are thrilled to continue our work with Carnival Cruise Line deploying advanced technologies to meet the highest discharge standard at sea,” CEO Henrik Badin said in a statement..

With this contract, the total cruise order intake during the third quarter of 2020 for Vow ASA amounts to €18.7 million.

Scrubbers beat low sulphur fuel in emission reduction - Wärtsilä

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 22 September 2020 22 September 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä, a leading provider of Exhaust Gas Cleaning (EGC) systems for the marine industry, refers its customers to a recent report from CE Delft, an independent research and consultancy organisation, regarding the climate impact of EGCs. The study compares the results to the use of low-sulphur marine fuels and is made from a well-to-wake perspective in order to achieve an accurate comparison.

The report concludes that the environmental impact of EGCs will be less than that of low-sulphur marine fuel. It notes that CO2 emissions associated with producing and installing an EGC system are small compared to those generated when operating the system. The CO2 emissions are mainly related to the energy demand of the system’s pumps, which typically result in a total increase in CO2 emissions of between 1.5 and 3 percent.

By contrast, with de-sulphurised fuels the overall CO2 footprint increase is a result of the refining processes. Theoretical calculations range from an increase in CO2 emissions of 1 percent to as much as 25 percent when removing the sulphur content of the fuel. The report states that while the lower figure is not in fact physically possible, the higher percentage increase is applicable only to a quality of fuel that is too high for marine applications. The conclusion, therefore, is that the CO2 emissions associated with the production of low-sulphur marine fuels will be between these extreme values, as illustrated in the attached image.

“This study provides a comprehensive overview of the climate impacts of different options to reduce sulphur emissions. It shows that in many cases, the carbon footprint of using a scrubber is lower than low-sulphur fuels,” said Jasper Faber, Project Manager at CE Delft.

“Wärtsilä has consistently demonstrated its commitment to minimising the marine sector’s carbon footprint. This shows not only in our products and systems, but also in our manufacturing and production processes. We are delighted that this independent report confirms that when taking all things into consideration, our EGCs create less CO2 emissions than the use of sulphur-compliant fuel,” commented Jan Othman, Vice President, Exhaust Treatment.

Research has indicated that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping have increased by more than 10 percent in the last five years. These emissions are projected to increase by up to 50 percent by 2050, which means that if the International Maritime Organization’s goal to significantly lower the industry’s GHG emissions is to be achieved, scrutiny of all aspects of shipping is necessary. Reducing CO2 emissions whilst complying with the IMO’s MARPOL Annex VI is one such important aspect.

Intergence and Adonis to host webinar on staff retention 10 September

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 08 September 2020 08 September 2020

Intergence, a digital and IT change consultancy, providing simple solutions to complex Digital and IT infrastructure challenges, and Adonis, leading supplier of Human Resource and Payroll solutions, will be hosting a joint webinar on employment self-service and other key factors which can improve your workforce management.

The webinar is called “Five key secrets to empower and retain your workforce.”

Read more and sign up for our 30 minutes webinar, which will be aired on 10. September 2020 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CEST.