The Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program gave awards to 15 global shipping companies for reducing speeds to 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Santa Barbara Channel region in 2019. The voluntary program is an initiative to cut air pollution and protect endangered whales. The 2019 program ran from May 15, 2019 through November 15, 2019. Although … [Read more...]
Cruise Lines Turn To Geollect To Assist With Return To Operations
Geollect’s situational awareness and asset tracking tools are providing the world’s largest cruise line with clarity in a turbulent world. Nations are going in and out of lockdown, travel corridors open and close, and political instability is causing security concerns in various regions. This - combined climate change, a growing refugee crisis, and overwhelming influx of … [Read more...]
CanPower – Microgrid in a Box
By Grant Brown | VP Marketing and Brand, Sterling PBES The global pandemic of 2020 has changed our world dramatically, and a new reality lies ahead for many businesses. Fuel prices are low right now, but the economic impact is worse than the 2008/2009 downturn. The simple fact is that many businesses will be forced to re-invent themselves just to survive. A new focus on … [Read more...]
Mental Health Resources for Maritime Workers
If you or a loved one are experiencing mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, help is available. We’ve compiled resources that can help you navigate to better mental health. Mental Health and Maritime Workers Even before the pandemic hit, mental health issues in seafarers were on the rise. Working offshore for long periods of time makes maritime workers … [Read more...]
Four Trends Impacting the Role of Weather Data for Offshore Wind Farms
Whether you’re working on a wind farm installation, planning routine maintenance, or planning to decommission a site, it’s clear that weather conditions can impact your work. This situation has been the case since the very early days of offshore wind farms. But it’s not just about operations, the weather impacts every phase of a project lifecycle. So why now? We’ve … [Read more...]