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How the industry is fighting electric fires on ferries

How the industry is fighting electric fires on ferries

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By Johan Roos | 15 September 2023

Tests conducted by the EU’s LASH FIRE project show that conventional seawater drencher systems can effectively contain battery electric vehicle fires onboard vessels. Johan Roos from Interferry reports

Johan Roos from Interferry takes a closer look at tests conducted by the EU’s LASH FIRE project

Report, Marine operations

Striving for meaningful Carbon Intensity Indicator adjustments

Striving for meaningful Carbon Intensity Indicator adjustments
By Johan Roos | 03 October 2022

Interferry’s Johan Roos explains the global trade association’s mission to enhance the part ferries play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Interferry’s Johan Roos explains how ferries can reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Viewpoint, Marine operations

Virtual meetings offer silver lining to Covid cloud

Virtual meetings offer silver lining to Covid cloud
By Johan Roos | 23 April 2021

The pandemic has forced the International Maritime Organization to change its processes, but this has bought vital time in the race to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The pandemic has bought the IMO vital time in the race to reduce emissions

Viewpoint, Ferry news, Marine operations

Time for the ferry industry to build on good intentions

Time for the ferry industry to build on good intentions
By Johan Roos | 07 December 2020

With fast-approaching International Maritime Organization deadlines on greenhouse gas reductions, the ferry industry needs to act now

Operators needs to act now to meet fast-approaching International Maritime Organization deadlines

Viewpoint, Ferry news, Marine operations

A global approach to domestic ferry safety

A global approach to domestic ferry safety
By Johan Roos | 01 October 2019

Interferry’s Johan Roos explains why the global industry must focus on helping developing nations

Interferry’s Johan Roos explains why the global industry must focus on helping developing nations