Ocean Influencer: Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President, World Maritime University (WMU)
July/August edition of Marine Technology Reporter, the 15th Annual "MTR100", recognizes Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, president of the World Maritime University (WMU) in Sweden, as a leading "Ocean Influencer." She is a leader on issues impacting the international shipping industry, maritime law and gender equality in ocean-related fields. She is a distinguished academic in the field of international law, justice drives her motivation for social and environmental change on a global scale.Born and raised in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Doumbia-Henry grew up surrounded by maritime culture
The Emerging U.S. Offshore Wind Industry in a Post-COVID-19 World
that the form being used meets the needs for which it is being applied.In addition to selecting the correct form, the parties should ensure appropriate amendments are made to cover particular risks and issues that may arise and to align it to the needs of the parties. For example, because U.S. federal maritime law differs from state law – and because state law can vary in important respects from state to state – selecting the applicable law to govern the contract is critical, as the parties may have different and perhaps more favorable rights under federal maritime law than they would have under
Coast Guard, Scripps Launch Blue Technology Center of Expertise
integration of new blue technologies into current Coast Guard capabilities.Blue technology is any technology, system or platform designed for use above, on, or below the surface of the ocean that can support or facilitate Coast Guard maritime domain awareness, search and rescue, emergency response, maritime law enforcement, marine inspections and investigations.A COE is a group of people from different disciplines who work together to increase performance and efficiency in certain areas. The Blue Technology COE will enable sharing of information between the Coast Guard and the private sector, other federal
The Hunt for the Notorious U-Boat UB-29
Germany signed the “Sussex Pledge.” Henceforth, her U-boat captains would surface and search merchant ships for munitions. If armaments were found, the sub crew could sink the ship, after allowing its merchant crew to board lifeboats. Passenger shipping would be spared. These were known in maritime law as “cruiser rules,” reducing the effectiveness of U-boats, now denied their surprise torpedo attacks.UB-29’s last patrol came less than a year after it entered service, under a new captain, Erich Platsch. (Herbert Pustkuchen went down with his crew in June 1917, when his UC-66
'Treasure Ship' Discovery Claim Raises Eyebrows
the coast guard and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and would require a monetary deposit by the company.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had not discussed the issue with Moscow.Yevgeny Zhuravlev, head of Vladivostok’s military history museum on the Pacific Fleet, said under international maritime law the cruiser belongs to Russia.“A war vessel is the territory of the state whose flag it bears regardless of the waters it is in. This status does not change even after it sinks. Any works on board the newly discovered Dmitry Donskoy should be agreed with the Russian side,” he said
UK NOC Joins World Ocean Council
, cross-sectoral leadership alliance on ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship. The NOC joins the other WOC members from a wide range of ocean industries including shipping, cruise tourism, fisheries, aquaculture, oil and gas, seabed mining, renewable energy, ocean technology, maritime law, investment and other sectors. NOC Executive Director, Professor Ed Hill, commented, “The NOC is delighted to become a member of the World Ocean Council. We share the same aim of ensuring the sustainable use of the marine environment by the businesses active in the maritime space. With
REP16: a Global At-sea Campaign
, as well as observers from Naval Undersea Warfare Center (USA), NASA (USA), and European Project H2020 JPI Oceans. For the third time in a row, the nexus of autonomous solutions is at sea to demonstrate robotic capabilities in mine countermeasures, expeditionary hydrography, search and rescue, maritime law enforcement operational scenarios, and Rapid Environmental Assessment. This will also include the demonstration of a solution regarding the operational use of SeaCon Class AUVs in combination with the Portuguese “Tridente” Class Submarines. REP16-Atlantic aims at assessing how significan
Faulkner Joins Braemar SA as Manager
ago as part of its strategy to grow marine consultancy capability. Operating through a global network of offices, Braemar SA is a leading provider of hull & machinery damage surveys, general marine surveys, risk management services and marine consultancy services to the shipping, marine insurance, maritime law and offshore energy industries. The Company is a part of the Braemar Shipping Services plc group of companies and a member of the Technical Services Division.
Maritime Surveillance in the New Millennium
civilian clients, the value in the PCRP lies in the fact that it seamlessly interfaces with most modern and legacy radars and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems. Following are some prime examples of how the design and customer feedback loop to a SA system creates optimal performance. Maritime Law Enforcement Information Network (MLEIN) Protecting Natural Resources Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources uses SSR Engineering’s surveillance system to protect valuable oyster beds (photo left) in the Chesapeake. Land based radars, shipboard cameras, and portable sensor systems
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