The maritime industry is confronting an increasingly serious environmental challenge – soot pollution arising from inert gas (IG) systems and open-loop exhaust gas scrubber operations.
What were once considered isolated or incidental events have now evolved into a systemic issue, exposing shipowners and operators worldwide to potential significant operational disruption, financial loss, and regulatory scrutiny, says West of England P&I Club.
To date, the Club has recorded over 60 documented incidents, although the true scale of the problem is believed to be substantially greater. Continue reading “West P&I Club insight into soot pollution from inert gas systems and open-loop scrubbers”
Of course, the sea, ships and boats have inspired artists for centuries – as well as me, although my artistic skills are not at the level of Joey Blazek! The original work of art (pictured right), entitled Matagorda Pilot Transfer, was painted by US artist Joey Blazek and measures 30 by 48 inches. It depicts a dramatic scene of a pilot transfer underway, and his expressive style of painting really caught my eye.
