We welcome article submissions from experts in the areas of coal, mining,
shipping, etc.
To Submit your article please click here.
|
|
|
Wednesday, 21 December 16
CLEANING THE OCEANS FROM PLASTIC - SOPHIE COTZIAS
 2016 is coming to a close and it finds us in preparation for the 2017 enforcement of the Ballast Water Treatment Systems. We naturally are in thought and preparation of the necessary cleaning of the ocean waters, which we utilize for the ballasting of our vessels. The cleanliness, or rather the not-so-cleanliness, of our Seas has become an issue in our business minds as well as our environmental consciousness.
An admirable young Dutch man, Boyan Slat, has triggered a viral interest and after a TEDx Talk and a huge crowdfunding campaign, more than 40,000 people from 160 countries donated in excess of 2.2 million Euros, for his plans to help deal with the growing environmental issue of Ocean plastic. He recently had the ‘North Sea Prototype’ -which investigates the survivability of the design- installed with the involvement of Boskalis. This has deployed a 100 meter-long barrier segment in the North Sea and it will remain there, for a year, testing this system in open waters for the first time. It has now been in place since June 2016.
The so called ‘Ghost nets’ are discarded fishing nets, many meters in diameter, notorious for ensnaring sea life and ship propellers. After the North Sea prototype, the intention is to carry out an aerial survey, conducting visuals over the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also creating ‘3D images of ghost nets which can be up to 80 meters and weigh up to a ton!’ Boyan Slat explains: “We are also preparing the pilot project where the main focus of our engineering team is how the Ocean Cleanup Array (possibly up to 100 km) can be kept at its location and anchored to the seabed in a cost effective manner and in such massive depths (the ocean is 4.5 km deep at the planned site). It is important to stress that this barrier is very different from an oil boom, which is only used for a few days – the Ocean Cleanup Array has to be in place for 10 years!”
The Ocean Cleanup (a Dutch foundation developing advanced technologies to clean the oceans from plastic) results in a revenue stream, as the recycling of plastic is a high grade material that is utilized in many of our household items. This young man, Boyan Slat, is the CEO and founder of the Ocean Cleanup. He stresses that the initial findings of the expeditions have shown us that we must urgently deal with this growing accumulation of plastic.
On the road to the 2020 Cleanup there are some important milestones to be met, like the 2016 North Sea Prototype, which investigates the survivability of the design and the Aerial Expedition that took place in late September/early October this year, to accurately quantify ghost nets. It will then be followed by the first operational pilot system in Pacific Waters by late 2017.
The Ocean is the engine of all life and our business is also dependent on this. The blue heart of the planet needs our conscious contribution to ensure its support to our wellbeing. Our wish should be sharing Marine biologist Sylvia Earle’s vision, to involve ourselves in one of the many organizations like www.5gyres.org, www.conservation.org/OceanPollution, www.mission-blue.org/act, www.plasticoceans.org and the www.theoceancleanup.com mentioned above. Conscious awareness of the problem will ensure a better cleaner Ocean life.
As loads of people tweet we’re all so glad that there is hope.
By Sophie Cotzias
Managing Director
Cotzias Intermodal Shipping Inc.
Compiled by:
Intermodal Research & Valuations
Analysts:
Ms. Eva Tzima
Disclaimer and legal disclosure: For any further queries please do not hesitate to contact our Research & Valuations Department. The information contained in this report has been obtained from various sources, as reported in the market. Intermodal Shipbrokers Co. believes such information to be factual and reliable without making guarantees regarding its accuracy or completeness. Whilst every care has been taken in the production of the above review, no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage incurred in any way whatsoever by any person who may seek to rely on the information and views contained in this material. This report is being produced for the internal use of the intended recipients only and no reproducing is allowed, without the prior written authorization of Intermodal Shipbrokers Co.
The Information contained within the website of COALspot.com is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional counsel and should not be used as such.
If you believe an article violates your rights or the rights of others, please contact us.
|
|
Thursday, 27 July 17
A VOLATILE WEEK IN THE CAPE MARKET - FEARNLEYS
Supramax
The black sea still performing well although bit fewer fixtures concluded/reported. Rates lie somewhere around 18 -19 on front-haul . Bo ...
Wednesday, 26 July 17
SHIPPIPNG MARKET INSIGHT - KONSTANTINOS KONTOMICHIS
After an admittedly challenging 2016, the Dry Bulk market kicked off this year on a much more positive note, with all indices steadily increasing u ...
Monday, 24 July 17
THE FREIGHT MARKET ROSE THIS PAST WEEK COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS WEEK
COALspot.com: The Freight market rose this past week compared to the previous week, as BDI and Cape indexes show a positive trend week over week.
...
Friday, 21 July 17
ESTIMATED WEEKLY U.S. COAL PRODUCTION TOTALED APPROXIMATELY 15.3 MMST; UP 13.5% W/W
COALspot.com – U.S., the world’s second largest coal producers have produced approximately totaled an estimated 15.3 million short tonn ...
Thursday, 20 July 17
SUPRAMAX: INDO COAL ROUNDS ARE TRADING AROUND MID/HIGH $11K WITH SINGAPORE DELIVERY - FEARNLEYS
Supramax
A positive week again in the Pacific with rates moving upwards.
According to Fearnleys Weekly Dry bulk report, Nopac rounds are pay ...
|
|
|
Showing 1996 to 2000 news of total 6871 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
|
|
| |
|
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Parliament of New Zealand
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Australian Coal Association
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- White Energy Company Limited
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- The University of Queensland
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Planning Commission, India
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- PTC India Limited - India
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- Aditya Birla Group - India
|
| |
| |
|
