Essays about: "Cruise shipping"

Found 5 essays containing the words Cruise shipping.

  1. 1. Air emissions arise from cruise vessels in the Port of Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Di Zhang; Cem Ozturk; [2020-07-02]
    Keywords : Cruise shipping; the Port of Gothenburg; air emission; SECA; NECA; fuel consumption; IMO; CLIA;

    Abstract : It is not new for cruise ships to cause air pollution to the port they pass by. Nevertheless, the amount of pollutants emitted by cruise ships is still staggering. Since air emissions derive from cruise industry is not a new subject for academic literature, in the case of Port of Gothenburg, the academic articles are extremely limited. READ MORE

  3. 2. Permanent slow steaming - A solution to manage the increased costs imposed by the 2015 SECA regulation?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Anton Brink; Johan Fröberg; [2013-07-10]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In 1999 a decision was made that would prove to have dramatic consequences over a decade later. The decision was made by the Council of the European Union, and addresses the issue concerning sulphur content in marine fuels. READ MORE

  4. 3. Is Cold Ironing Hot Enough? An Actor Focus Perspective of On Shore Power Supply (OPS) at Copenhagen's Harbour

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Sara Libera Zanetti; [2013]
    Keywords : cold ironing; on shore power supply; shore side electricity; alternative maritime power; transition; ships emissions; Copenhagen; municipality; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on cold ironing for vessels while berthed at port, with the port of Copenhagen as main case study. With the use of this technique, which is considered by the International Marine Organization (IMO) as a measure to reduce air pollution and noise deriving from shipping activities in ports and coastal areas, vessels are able to shut down their auxiliary engines in order to generate power and replace it with electricity supplied by the shore. READ MORE

  5. 4. Arctic Oil Spill Response : Recovery operations - Management and Performance

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Viktor Westerberg; [2012]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : With increasing presence and interest of shipping activities in the Arctic, the risk for an oil spill also increases. The activities are coupled to a growth of Arctic tourism (cruise vessels), exploitation of oil and gas resources as well as possibilities for merchant ships to sail the routes of Northwest and Northeast passages. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Need for Speed? : The view on DP Seatime Reduction Courses

    University essay from Sjöfartshögskolan, SJÖ

    Author : Mikael Lundgren; [2012]
    Keywords : Dynamic Positioning; Seatime Reduction; Simulator Courses; DP Certification; Accredited DP centres; Dynamisk Positionering; Sjötidsreducering; Simulatorkurser; DP-certifiering; Ackrediterade DP-center;

    Abstract : The use of dynamic positioning (DP) systems onboard vessels today is spreading to non offshore related areas such as heavy lift carriers, luxury yachts and cruise liners etc. As this technology spreads, the demand for skilled DP personnel should increase. READ MORE