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Meet Chelsea At Posidonia 2022

23.05.2022

Michael, representing Chelsea Technologies at Posidonia 2022, has more than 25 years of strategic experience across a myriad of maritime sectors. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent crusader for environmental sustainability and marine safety. Michael has been instrumental in the development of international mandatory regulations requiring water ingress alarms on bulk carriers and in forming BWT regulations. Chelsea Technologies is also represented at Posidonia 2022 by Helexco, specialists in the provision of ship equipment, and both Michael Haraldsson and Helexco will be available to discuss Chelsea’s maritime solutions at stand 4.221 during the exhibition. Chelsea Technologies’ Maritime ProductsRead more

Stephen Fasham appointed Sonardyne Group CEO

17.08.2021

Sonardyne Group, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Stephen Fasham as Chief Executive Officer, taking over from John Ramsden who is stepping down from the role ahead of his retirement. Effective 1st September 2021, Stephen will move from his current role as Chief Operating Officer, with John remaining on the Board in an advisory capacity. Read more

Chelsea Technologies Announces Mayflower Research Partnership

30.04.2021

LONDON, UK – Chelsea have been selected as a research partner to an international effort led by marine research organization Promare and will deploy a ground-breaking next generation multi-parameter algae sensor aboard the unmanned Mayflower Autonomous Ship when it embarks on its historic transatlantic voyage from Plymouth, UK, to Plymouth, Massachusetts in May. The 15-meter vessel is designed to provide scientists with a flexible and cost-effective platform for collecting critical data about the health of the ocean and further the technological development of marine autonomous systems. The AI navigation suite has been trained to recognise other marine traffic and obstructionsRead more

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A New Weapon in the Fight Against Harmful Algae: And it Goes Deep!

03.02.2021

This article discusses emerging threats from harmful algae and suggests a renewed approach to protecting assets against harmful algal blooms by harnessing developments in sensing technology. Don’t have time to read this article? why not download to read later! Bad neighbours, a spanner in the works and the deadly blue green ‘Harmful Algae’ attracts international news media coverage. The causes and effects vary depending on multiple factors such as abiotic components and nutrient levels, but in many cases the impacts are devastating. Harmful algae poses three key threats to water assets and the environment–at least two of which are relativelyRead more

Marine Air Pollution: Scrubber manufacturers take on maritime GHG emissions, by Craig Jallal

05.01.2021

Scrubber experts relayed their experience of retrofit installation, wastewater monitoring and lowering the closed-loop scrubber carbon footprint during the Marine Air Pollution, Europe conference during a session sponsored by Yara Marine Technologies. During the session, Chelsea's Matthew Kenney tackled the topic of wash water monitoring. Chelsea Technologies is the provider of the Sea Sentry IMO-compliant wash water monitoring system. He noted that around 80% of scrubbers in use are open loop, meaning that seawater is pumped into the gas desulphurisation unit and back out to sea. “The whole issue of waste water is poised to be a more pressing issue throughout 2021,” he said. “This is because the rules have not been set and Wash water rules are sitting in the awkward guidelines space as an annex to the main regulations.” Read more

Are you attending the OiConnect virtual exhibition (1-4 Dec 2020)? Let’s set up a face to face meeting!

30.11.2020

Are you struggling to find a sensor or system for a particular application? Why not drop by our ‘stand’ at Oceanology International's #OiConnect virtual exhibition and arrange a meeting with one of our team. Matthew Kenney and Ben Goymer will be on hand to advise on the best solution for you.Read more

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Being sure about ballast water compliance – article by Matthew Kenney for Tanker Operator Magazine

21.10.2020

Shipping companies have a degree of responsibility over ballast water compliance and whether they actually manage to remove organisms from ballast water before discharging. How can this be best done? Tanker Operator magazine spoke to Chelsea Technologies. Just buying and installing a type approved ballast water system may not be enough to guarantee regulatory compliance, says Matt Kenney, head of marketing with Chelsea Technologies, a UK specialist in sensor design and manufacture. Shipping companies have a degree of responsibility over whether the ballast water they discharge contains organisms above the allowed limit. In most maritime state legislatures, ship operators areRead more

Accurate scrubber wash water monitoring – a necessary investment for future compliance, by Matthew Kenney

23.09.2020

Accurate scrubber wash water monitoring is a necessary investment for future compliance. The implementation of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 0.5% sulphur cap is set to be the first of many new environmental regulations over the coming years. Introduced to reduce the shipping industry’s impact on the heath and wellbeing of seafarers, and coastal communities, there is still some uncertainty about future regulation. With this in mind, ship owners and operators need to ensure that they are making careful and considered decisions in relation to the future design of their vessels, if they are to comply with future regulation, whileRead more

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Protecting shipowners in the long run: A case for stringent scrubber wash water monitoring

06.07.2020

Installing a scrubber represents a significant investment for a shipowner. With the financial cost of the system and its installation, coupled with the lay-up time – no shipowner can take the decision lightly; with the reduced spread between HSFO and VLSFO increasing pay back times, scrubbers need to make sense as an even longer-term investment today. The economic case for scrubbers remains strong, though. If HSFO remains cheaper than VLSFO, scrubbers will represent a return on investment for shipowners and the current gap is highly likely to increase rather than decrease any further. Then there is the issue of fuelRead more

Oligotrophic Primary Production

23.06.2020

Oligotrophic Primary Production matters. Phytoplankton form the basis of the aquatic food web. By utilising pigments such as chlorophyll and phycoerythrin, they are able to absorb solar energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into high-energy organic carbon compounds. This fuels growth by synthesising vital components such as amino acids, lipids, proteins, polysaccharides and nucleic acids. Phytoplankton are in fact responsible for around half the photosynthesis on Earth and hence are a fundamental component of the global carbon cycle. Vertical distribution of phytoplankton Sunlight is, directly or indirectly, the ultimate energy source for almost all life on Earth, with phytoplanktonRead more

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From blooms to ocean deserts – understanding primary productivity in the ocean

19.06.2020

From blooms to ocean deserts – understanding primary productivity in the ocean Sunlight is, directly or indirectly, the ultimate energy source for almost all life on Earth. Phytoplankton harvest it to convert inorganic carbon to an organic form and as a result, are responsible for approximately half of the photosynthesis that occurs on our planet, and blooms occur. Phytoplankton primary production therefore fuels marine food webs and is a fundamental property of the ocean ecosystem. A combination of both light and nutrients are essential for phytoplankton to sustain their growth. Without the supply of nutrients from the lower layers ofRead more

Enabling a future for shipowners; a case for stringent scrubber wash water monitoring

18.06.2020

‘How do I help vessel owners ensure that they are making a choice that is future proof?’ article by Emma Johnson Investments can be precarious in the current climate. Therefore, all steps must be taken to validate any recommendations for compliance solution to shipowners to enable peace of mind and safeguard operations. In the case of scrubbers, it is imperative that shipowners have an in-built capability to allow them to monitor and manage wash water, providing assurance, but also – vitally – a tangible resource for regulators, as well as insurers, charterers and financiers. To stay afloat in 21st century shipping means always being one step ahead of the curve. Read more

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