Safety on the sea: innovation in the maritime sector
Government Europa explores the international collaborations between key players in the maritime sector in efforts to advance vessels across the globe safely and efficiently. Intelligent...
Innovating for the future of the European maritime sector
Government Europa looks at projects exploring how innovative technologies could be translated to deliver the future of the European maritime sector, and an industry...
Can a lithium-ion battery fire be put out on a vessel?
aentron details the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires on large vessels and briefly outlines an innovative lithium-ion battery fire suppression system for maritime...
EU proposes €6bn for European fisheries and maritime sector
The EU has proposed to streamline and simplify funding for the European fisheries and maritime sector in the next multiannual financial framework. Under the next...
Extinguishing the safety concerns of electric and hybrid vessels
Government Europa looks at the risk fire poses to electric and hybrid vessels, and how efforts are being co-ordinated to eliminate the risks caused...
World Oceans Day: Vella highlights EU ocean conservation efforts
European Commissioner for the Environment and Maritime Affairs, Karmenu Vella, has welcomed the occasion of World Oceans Day by detailing the successes of the...
UK to safeguard 41 additional Marine Conservation Zones
The UK has announced new plans to expand its Marine Conservation Zones to protect 41 new sites as part of its wider ocean conservation...
Analysing a new age of autonomous vessels
The International Maritime Organization answers the questions of Government Europa on how the next generation of autonomous vessels can be regulated to ensure safety...
Health and usage monitoring systems – from aerospace to shipping
CEO Thomas JJ Meyer describes how Machine Prognostics AS is introducing health and usage monitoring systems to the shipping industry. First developed as a result...
EU to modernise Common Fisheries Policy enforcement mechanisms
The EU has proposed a series of improvements to Common Fisheries Policy enforcement mechanisms, to increase the long-term viability of the EU fishing sector. As...
