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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is publishing a proposed rule under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act that would establish national standards of performance for marine pollution control devices for discharges incidental to the normal operation of primarily non-military and non-recreational vessels 79 feet in length and above into the waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone. Albion Marine Solutions conducts ballast water sampling as per VGP requirements. Our team also conducts the equipment health checks and monitoring instrument calibration for BWTS and scrubbers. The proposed national standards of performance were developed in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and in consultation with interested Governors. Read more here

Construction is underway on a new generation of environmentally friendly ro-ro vessels. Designed to operate in Northern Europe where the strict emissions regulations are in place, the new vessels incorporated a broad range of technologies to ensure green operations. The three environmentally friendly hybrid ro-ro vessels will incorporate the latest technology available to ensure the lowest CO2 emissions. In addition to lithium-ion battery systems that enable zero-emission operations in port, they will be equipped with efficient engines, emission abatement systems, and an innovative air lubrication system to reduce hull resistance. Read more: Maritime Executive

The International Chamber of Shipping updates its health guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) to reflect the latest thinking and advice on the virus. The new guidance is a fully updated version of International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) “Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers”, last updated in May. The revised introduction reflects the situation nine months on from the start of the global pandemic and adds two new annexes; one on managing multiple cases of COVID-19 onboard ships and another on PCR testing. According to ICS, the guidance is for use on all types of ship and aims to recognise the unique needs of both cargo and passenger ships. The measures highlighted in the guidance include advice on managing port entry restrictions, shipboard measures to address risks associated with COVID-19, managing cases of COVID-19 on board ship when at sea, assistance for all seafarers to access medical care when in ports, and dealing with other medical issues during COVID-19. More information: Gard

Albion Marine Solutions provides expert consultancy in engineering, construction and commissioning of HVAC & Cold room systems for new builds, retrofits, and conversions of Marine, Offshore Platform, FSO and FPSO. We provide support in every stage of the process, from FEED, Engineering design and project management. We focus on high-quality design and engineering services including selection of equipment.

Our team starts the design and engineering process with a thorough investigation of the client's needs and the vessel's layout. This way, we can perfectly integrate the HVAC in the design within the limited available space. Albion Marine’s dedicated 3D modeling team has in-depth knowledge and experience with the leading marine design software tools on the market, enabling us to deliver high quality 3D models.