Can Marine Protected Areas Be Shielded From Climate Change? (maritime-executive.com) Article as per link: A marine protected area (MPA) may sound like a biodiversity haven, safe from the many external stresses of human activity. What is becoming apparent, however, is that this conservation tool rarely shelters waters from warming, changing chemistry, habitat loss, or species…
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We would like to take this opportunity to wish all those we work with Seasonal Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year. Duke Austin Newsletter Issue 23 – December 2023
MARITIME 2050 – Navigating the Future – Executive summary
Duke Austin & Co are passionate about lowering carbon emissions and are aware that business travel; inspector travel to inspection locations is by far the Companies biggest carbon footprint. See attached guide with strategies and tips to tackle the burden of travel emissions. Business_Travel Duke Austin are proud of their successful business model using local…
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Two new MARPOL regulations dictating fuel properties are due to take effect in 2024 and 2025. This includes the Mediterranean Sea becoming an ECA for SOx in 2025, and the Arctic banning the use and carriage for use of HFO, which will take effect in 2024. Read the whole article here https://www.dnv.com/news/mediterranean-sox-eca-and-heavy-fuel-oil-ban-in-the-arctic-249948?utm_campaign=MA_23Q4_TRN_No_27_EXT_Mediterranean%20SOx%20ECA%2C%20and%20heavy%20fuel%20oil%20ban%20in%20the%20Arctic&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua#
An interesting article on www.safety4sea.com Safety Learning: A maritime-focused Human Factor toolkit is vital 8 key barriers for developing a Learning Culture in Maritime Industry #1 Less Human Factors than in other industries #2 Degree of variety in ship design #3 Onshore non-understanding of life at sea #4 Captain is responsible even if not on…
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Duke Austin is a small business that wants to increase its climate ambition and action. Through the @SMEClimateHub, businesses can access tools to measure and reduce emissions and report on progress annually. The resources are specifically designed with #SMEs in mind to contribute to reaching global climate goals. Duke Austin have pledged to halve…
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Read the whole article here at : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66543643 Shared from BBC website on 21st August 2023 By Tom Singleton Technology reporter, BBC News A cargo ship fitted with giant, rigid British-designed sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, which has chartered the vessel, hopes the technology will help the industry chart…
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Duke Austin Newsletter Issue 22
Duke Austin are pleased to share their first Climate Report relating to emissions for year 2022. Duke Austin Climate Report 2023
