1 3 0 ecosystems, as organisms that settle and grow in these areas are transported into new waters, posing a biosecurity risk. In response, anti-fouling expert EMCS Industries has developed the MARELCO Liberator to reduce the translocation of invasive species, while also increasing energy efficiency and minimising carbon emissions. The above-deck tank treats water with copper and aluminum ions and pulls seawater from the sea chest. “This innovative solution will help the industry’s efforts to meet two environmental goals: reducing pollution and improving biosecurity,” says Meghan Raza, marketing manager at EMCS Industries. Knowledge is power With over 60 years of experience, Ocean Technologies Group helps operators to meet their environmental compliance and performance goals through a suite of technology solutions across learning, assessment, crew and fleet management. The firm provides maritime professionals with high-quality data that enables them to make smarter decisions, optimise efficiency and reduce negative environmental impacts. It achieves the latter by sharing information on waste and ballast water management, emissions reduction, greener fuels and energyefficiency measures. Waste not, want not Norwegian firm Delitek has created multiple wet and dry waste management solutions that ensure cruise ships and ferries comply with the strictest of regulations, including in areas with no discharge and zero-emission requirements. It does this through, for example, extreme volume reduction to ensure the lowest possible waste handling expenses and minimal environmental footprints. A significant amount of the perishable food onboard a ship can end up being wasted, and many organisations are devising innovative ways to reduce this figure. Luftansa Industry Solutions uses computer vision-based artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor buffets in real time. Based on the collected data, the technology can recommend ways to reduce waste and provide accurate predictions for menu planning and provisions handling, as there is an additional energy cost associated with transporting food that will not be eaten. Canadian firm Terragon is also working in this space, transforming waste into energy with its Micro Auto Gasification System (MAGS). Already widely used on passenger ships, MAGS converts combustible materials – such as paper, plastics, food, oily rags, oils and sludges – into thermal energy, while sterilising inorganic waste. In doing so, Terragon enables users to generate over 2,400 kilowatt-hours of energy per tonne of combustible material each day. A newly energised industry While converting waste into biofuel is an effective waste and energy management solution, other REPORT
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