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Maersk Forms Joint Venture to help Protect Marine Ecosystems

By On February 2, 2012

Vessels traversing the world’s oceans carry ballast tanks filled with seawater to ensure stability, trim and structural integrity. However, the water in ballast tanks contains micro-organisms that can wreak havoc [...]

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Ballast Free Ships

By On October 23, 2008

University of Michigan researchers are investigating a radical new design for cargo ships that would eliminate ballast tanks, the water-filled compartments that enable non-native creatures to sneak into the Great [...]

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Preventing Oil Spills – Alternatives To Double Hull Ship Design

By On September 20, 2008

OPA 90, the legislation enacted after the Exxon Valdez incident mandated double hull technology, essentially wrapping a second hull around the first, on all newly built tankers. While this has [...]

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