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  • RENEWABLE ENERGY AND DEVICES ONBOARD SHIP

    Mihail-Vlad VASILESCU; Mariana PANAITESCU; Fanel-Viorel PANAITESCU
    4/1/2020
    5 citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    This article presents the scale of pollution in the world has because of the shipping industry. In the article, the reader will discover, renewable energy device system, used like an alternative source of energy, green energy suitable for container ships, for reducing fuel consumption, environment pollution, costs for ship owners and charters. We have made some studies about which is the best, optimal and most efficient system suitable for a container ship in order to upgrade it. After a long term of comparisons between systems we consider that if we will install some modern Flettner rotors and an Flettner balloon, in addition to the diesel generators that already exist on the ship, together with an additional electrical engine, we can reduce the fuel consumption, environment pollution and costs. This article major points are: pollution caused by ships nowadays, modern Flettner rotor, Flettner balloon, choosing the best gas suitable for our Flettner balloon, wiring diagram for the connection of the green source of energy to the main power switchboard of the ship, hybrid propulsion on container ship by using a diesel engine and an electrical engine. The present article is a piece of a big research on the installation of a hybrid system powered by energy, coming from conventional and unconventional energy sources, on container ships. We propose a propulsion system with a diesel and an electric motor and connection scheme to an automatic computerized generator control system. Finally, we have connecting conventional and unconventional energy sources to the ship main power switchboard.
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  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY ANALISYS OF A MARINE REFRIGERATION PROCESS

    Andrei PREDA; Lelia - Letitia POPESCU
    4/1/2020
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    Marine transportation is very convenient due to its very low costs. Due to the constant growth of population and its food demand, marine refrigeration is an attractive business. The purpose of this work is to find a way in order to enhance the total energy efficiency of a marine refrigerating plant working with R 134 a. In this study will be make a comparative analysis of the performance of a vapour compression refrigerating plant- met in marine transportation of perishables goods. The temperature values of the sea water at the inlet and outlet of the condenser will be considered to be 23, respectively 26 Celsius degrees. By studying the main parameters of the refrigerating plant cycle, we can establish the value of the convenient refrigerated power, so that the process is streamlined to the fullest. This work is in accordance with the measurements of the water temperature of the seas and oceans, at a depth of 2-3 meters, during the summer period. Depending on the temperature fluctuation, it has different values on the surface, but retains a constant value of 23-26 degrees at the indicated depth. Between the main parameters calculated in this study are the following: the mass flow of the refrigerant (qm), the total thermal power of the condenser (ΦRHE), total power input at the compressor (Pc) and Coefficient of Performance of the plant (COP). Considering that on board the ships, refrigerating effect might have different values, depending on the type of the ship, this study focuses on very clear criteria related to the cold production in optimum conditions. In this paper the refrigeration effect will take this three different value: 20 kW, 25 kW and 30 kW. On this bases will result three situations which will be analysed comparatively. Will be analysed the main values: the mass flow of the refrigerant, the total thermal power of the condenser, the power input of the compressor and the Coefficient of Performance. According to the above mentioned, will be possible to be indicate which is the best operating situation, among the three cases of study.
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  • ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH RISK IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

    Marusya LYUBCHEVA; Lyubchev LIUBCHO; Milen DIMITROV; Mariana PANAITESCU; Fanel-Viorel PANAITESCU
    4/1/2020
    3 citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    This paper presents the methodology for addressing health risk in the maritime domain. The study site is the Black Sea basin. Methodology: Risk assessment and analysis – a part of risk management; to show people what can happen before it happened; to create an environment to respond, not to create stress; to prepare the powers to react in case of events. Materials: Black Sea Basin, the tools of management and assessment of risk, factors of the environment/healthenvironment, professional illnesses and human factors. Results: identification the risks of systems and subsystems based on the indicators of hazards, choose the risk matrix, analyse the risk, prepare the risk management plan. Conclusions: If you control a number of similar workplaces containing similar activities, you can produce a model risk assessment reflecting the common hazards and risks associated with these activities.
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  • GREEN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES

    Neculai IUREA; Liviu-Constantin STAN
    4/1/2020
    No citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The concept of green energy means the activity of generating the electrical or thermal energy required for a diverse range of consumers, from renewable and non-polluting energy sources, such as: photovoltaic or solar panels, wind turbines, biomass/biogas/biodiesel, hydrogen, batteries of combustion, wave / tidal energy, geothermal or hydroelectric etc. By choosing such sources, consumers will be able to support the development of more environmentally friendly hot water for hygienic / household use, electricity or heating the house. Given that the cost of depreciation of the investment is not too long, then for us all, the implementation of green technologies can be a profitable investment not only for the industrial consumers but also for the domestic energies, thereby increasing energy independence but at the same time, reducing the cost of bills for certain utilities such as ones.
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  • IMPACT OF HVAC SYSTEM UPON FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS OF MAIN ENGINE FOR A VLCC SHIP

    Cătălin FAITĂR; Cosmin-Laurenţiu DUMITRACHE; Nicolae BUZBUCHI; Liviu-Constantin STAN
    4/1/2020
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The performance of any system on board ship is specifically identified with its reliability. So as to get the best out of marine motors, it is critical to screen their performances and take measures to accomplish productive combustion. As a result of heat gains on board ships from engine rooms and crew, the increase in humidity as well as due to the various releases of gases from on board systems, room air deteriorates, requiring replacement and its processing through the HVAC (heat, ventilation and air conditioning) system. The combustion process in diesel engines is the most complex and difficult to address. HVAC system has a definitory role for diesel engine combustion.
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  • THE ELECTROMAGNETIC POTENTIAL OF THE EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD

    Violeta CIUCUR
    4/1/2020
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The electromagnetic field has two components of it, relative and interdependent, namely the electric field and the magnetic field. The electromagnetic field is a form of existence of matter, determined by the weighting actions of electromagnetic nature on the bodies in its area of action. The electromagnetic field consisting of static magnetic field and electric field varies in time with frequencies up to 300 GHz. The effects of the electromagnetic field are measurable and are thermal effects and mechanical effects. The mode of manifestation of magnetic fields is not perceivable by man, they are not accessible to human senses.
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  • FLETTNER ROTORS

    Mihail – Vlad VASILESCU
    10/1/2019
    177 citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The main focus of this article is the presentation of a new type of equipment for obtaining electrical energy, on ships, by using the wind energy, the Flettner Rotor. The main goal is the presentation of a type of wind turbine which can be used for the reduction of environmental pollution and of fossil fuels which are used for conventional propulsion systems on ships. I propose to show the principal components of the Flettner Rotor, his principal caracteristics, the power generated by the equipment at different ship and wind speeds. The main reason of this article is to try to show an equipment which can be used for reducing of ship pollution and the quantity of fuel used, increasing the energy efficiency, that means, to reduce the price of transportation and a method of saving money for the companies which own the ships. As a result of my research I discovered that the Flattner Rotor, is an equipment which can successfully be used on ships, like an alternative source of energy, while passing the sea or oceans. In recent years, a lot of money had been invested in the development and research of security measures for eco- ships. In 2008 "Enercon" project had been launched and the first ship with Flettner Rotor had been built. This system saves about 30-40% of the fuel and the ship can touch a speed of 16 knots, of course in combination with the conventional propulsion engine. One of the advantages of this system is that the rotors can be used to maneuver the ship, even when the ship is stopped without using the main engine propulsion. Flettner Rotors can be the future of eco- propulsion on ships.
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  • FLETTNER ROTOR WITH HELIUM

    Mihail – Vlad VASILESCU
    10/1/2019
    1 citation
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The main focus of this article is the presentation of a new type of equipment for obtaining electrical energy using the wind energy, the Flettner Rotor with helium. The main goal is the reduction of environmental pollution and of fossil fuels. I propose to show the principal components of the Flettner Rotor with Helium. The main reason of this article is to try to show an equipment which can be used for reducing of ship pollution and the quantity of fuel used, increasing the energy efficiency, that means, to reduce the price of transportation and a method of saving money for the owners. As a result of my research I discovered that the Flattner Rotor with Helium, is an equipment which can successfully be used on ships, like an alternative source of energy, while passing oceans. In recent years, a lot of money had been invested in the development and research of security measures for eco- energy research equipments for ships. Allot of equipments have been descovered, but a few of them had been emplemented and had success. Eco energy, the energy generated by equipments from Sun/Moon power and wind power is a free energy, but not a cheap one, it needs special equipment, specialized engineers.
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  • ECOTOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF TABACARIE LAKE

    Mirela-Iuliana SUNDRI
    10/1/2019
    5 citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The ecological characteristics of Tabacarie Lake on the Romanian Black Sea coast have undergone changes over time due to the pressure of the anthropic activities in the area. This requires assessment of the aquatic toxicity level. An ecotoxicological assessment of Tabacarie Lake effluent in the Black-Sea was done using 72 h Algaltoxkit biotest. The tests were performed using serial dilutions method, by halving the concentration, on some water samples from Tabacarie Lake. The ecotoxicological endpoints was the growth of green algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata. The highest inhibition of algal growth, with a value of 17.7%, was recorded in the tests with 100% Tabacarie water concentration, after 24 h measurement. The lowest inhibition was recorded in the test with the lowest concentration of lake water (6.25%). Tests have revealed that at different low concentrations of pollutants, the difference between effects decreases over time and at different high concentrations of pollutants, the difference between effects increases over time.
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  • PROPOSING A QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT METHOD FOR SECURITY PERFORMANCE OF PORT FACILITIES

    Muammer NURDUHAN; Barış KULEYİN
    10/1/2019
    3 citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    Port facilities have crucial importance for continuity of national and international trade while considering over 80 % of global trade are carried by sea. However, increase in circulation of goods at ports results in shortages in inspection and security problems. These security concerns reached its top level with the 9/11 terrorist attack. After this event, an urgent need for development in security strategies has taken the uppermost place in the relevant agenda. Considering this prominence, International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code issued to detect security threats. While ISPS Code comprises many security requirements, it does not present any quantitative method for measuring the effectiveness of these requirements and conformity of port and ships with the ISPS Code. This study aims to propose an efficient and applicable method that combines AHP and fuzzy logic to minimize subjectiveness of security assessment conducted by Recognised Security Organisation (RSO). The proposed model has been tested in a port facility with a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) and 30 security officers by using two questionnaries that developed for this purpose. The results show that this methodology is easy to use and it can be used as a helpful tool for RSOs and PFSOs in assessing port security activities with a crisp value.
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  • NAVAL TRANSPORT AND BLACK SEA POLLUTION

    Neculai IUREA; Mariana PANAITESCU; Liviu-Constantin STAN; Fǎnel-Viorel PANAITESCU
    10/1/2019
    6 citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The paper strives to analyze the proportion of emissions from noxious combustion from a diesel engine and to suggest some methods of minimizing them prior to their discharge into the atmosphere. Even though cargo shipments or military applications on water account for less than 8% of all pollutant emissions emitted in the terrestrial atmosphere, it is not negligible that they also participate in the intense effort of the other components of thinning ozone layer. This state of affairs has a great impact not only on aquatic flora and fauna but also on the health of human life. Today's advanced performance technology, applicable to naval diesel engines equipping marine and river ships, largely addresses this environmental pollution problem, which is particularly sensitive to us all.
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  • THEORETICAL STUDY FOR AIR-LIFT PUMP SYSTEM. APPLICATION’S PROPOSAL – OFF-SHORE LIGHT FISHING

    Dumitru DINU; Andrei Alexandru SCUPI
    10/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    In the Black Sea, electrical light can attract, in certain periods, the following fish species: sprat, pontic anchovy, Azov anchovy, saurel, common grey mullet, tinker, etc. In the paper we do not present the results of the researches regarding the attraction modalities of this species by electrical light, but the system which the fish, concentrated near the light source, can be brought on board. One of the systems which can be used is air-lift pump. Airlift pump system is an installation based on principle of communicating vessels filled with no miscible liquids. Compressed air, introduced on the base of an underwater conduit, forms with the water a heterogeneous mixture gasliquid with a lower density than the liquid. We present below an original approach regarding this problem. After a theoretical study, the authors propose a system which could be used for fishing and for bringing the fish on board of fishing vessels.
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  • OPTIMIZATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES IN CONTAINER MARITIME TRANSPORT

    Robert Alexandru DĂINEANU
    10/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The radiation scanning system is an innovative solution for scanning containers and freight wagons in a container terminal. The proposed solution will offer increased capacity for effective and continuous monitoring of realtime inspection and adjudication. it will also allow for the full legitimacy and full security of imports and exports, while at the same time applying the exact taxes and duties on all goods. The radiation scanning system equipment consists of a dual-energy rail scanner of the wagons and a dual energy portal (bi-directional portal to the container side - automatic container scanning. The portal is capable of detecting hidden threats and smuggling in densely packed trucks, freight containers and tanks, the portal is ideal for scanning operations at large sea ports, border crossing points and security points. With a compact footprint that allows installation in areas with limited space, the system can scan up to 200 trucks per hour. When it works, the system offers material discrimination, the coloring of orange organic objects and blue metal objects. As vehicles pass through the portal, high-quality images appear in real-time on a high-resolution monitor, allowing for immediate processing and analysis. Once the cabin and driver have passed through the system, the subsystem "informs" the X-ray source when the front edge of a container reaches the beam plane - and in milliseconds, the X-ray beam is on. The radiation inspection system is based on the lifecycle perspective, a perspective that relates, among other things, to the environmental requirements of the material supply chain, product life cycle controls, from the purchase of materials to product treatment end of its life cycle and waste disposal.
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  • OPTIMIZING ACTIVITIES IN A CONTAINER TERMINAL BY DEVELOPING THE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

    Robert Alexandru DĂINEANU
    10/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    Maritime transport is the sector of the international economy that ensures the transport of people and goods in space. In other words, maritime transport within the global transport system is the economic activity through which trade is made between two points (one being the expedition and the other the destination) situated on land but separated from water. Maritime transport is considered - and rightly so - one of the most important international activities, the study of some aspects related to this field also involves the study of the world economy. That is why we can say that this type of transport is very sensitive to the events recorded globally. The operational equipment used in the container terminal is the main means of cargo handling both from the ship to the terminal and vice versa as well as within the storage / transport terminal. Of particular importance are the equipment targeted for indoor traffic. Port facilities involve costly investments but are imperative for efficient operation without overloading or neglecting the technical endowment of operators, as happened in some countries that have built new operating capabilities when the old ones were already very crowded or on the contrary, as long as they did not have the optimal load. All means of exploitation must be carefully calculated and should not lead to high economic costs for operators who have incorrectly operated or poorly maintained port facilities. The cost of these installations is generally not invoiced to the infrastructure user, and it is mainly borne from selffinancing.
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  • THE NEED FOR TVET QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM AND QUALIFICATION STANDARDS (TEACHER-TRAINER-ASSESSOR) IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY: THE MAAP EXPERIENCE

    Angelica M. BAYLON, PhD** Vadm Eduardo Ma R SANTOS, AFP (Ret)
    10/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    This paper provides a brief overview of the Maritime Industry with focus on the seafarers being a number one choice in the global maritime arena as evidenced by the number of deployment of seafarers. A brief overview on the educational and training system in the Philippines with the concerned agencies (TESDA, DepEd, CHED, and MARINA) and their various initiatives have been analyzed primarily on the latest trend in MET namely: 2016 nationwide implementation of K to 12, OBE implementation and the Philippines Qualification Framework. MAAP as a MET provider and full supporter of the government initiatives is spearheading programs, projects, and activities aimed at ensuring a continuous supply of quality seafarers in the global maritime industry which this paper would like to share. This paper emphasized the need for a TVET quality assurance and a TVET Trainer/Assessors Qualification Standards in the Maritime Industry to ensure the success of the programs because the continuous training of human resources is the key to success. Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL) Maritime specialization and a Prebaccalaureate Maritime specialization are being offered to Senior Maritime High Schools which must be handled by qualified and certified TVL maritime teachers. The TVET policy framework and TVET qualification levels have been analyzed. This is timely as this may serve as a reference by MARINA in expanding them to come up with general MET teachers’ standards by incorporating the needed competencies (outcomes) and performance criteria for each qualification level. The paper ends with conclusions, recommendations, and projected implications/impact of quality assurance and qualification standards in the Maritime Industry thru innovations in TVET for socio-economic development
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  • GLOBAL CHALLENGES, FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND MET DEVELOP

    Angelica M. BAYLON, PhD** ; Vadm Eduardo Ma R SANTOS AFP (Ret)
    10/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    When we talk about globalization, then the partnership of the Philippines (MARINA) with global counterparts (IAMU, GlobalMET, IMAREST, NI, and APEC) in particular, is essential. This paper presents global activities that aimed to contribute to future global MET developments in the Philippines. MARINA and MAAP participated in both events and had noted essential ideas that need to be animated to develop MET in the Philippines in partnership with international MET organizations who share similar concerns and interest. First was the 2017 APEC meeting hosted by KIMFT in Korea, aimed at coming up with future MET direction of seafarers in the APEC region, with focus on enhancing seafarers’ global capabilities and promoting their successful entry into the global shipping industry. The second was the 2017 IAMU-PAES-P project aimed at improving the quality of academic curriculum; to improve the learning experience of all concerned and to analyse and improve the MET system’s organization. This paper presents the outcomes of both global conferences with a focus on the future Global MET developments in the Philippines in line with the Royal Institute Global Conference theme “Global Challenges and Future Directions in the Maritime Industry." Specifically, the paper presents, three distinct groups of knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA) that will enhance the global competency. These are the empirically based knowledge and skills (basic competency, numeracy, science, and technology skills); the Higher-order cognitive and metacognitive skills (critical thinking and creative problem solving); and the Global dispositions, perspectives, and attitudes. As this paper had explored future MET developments in the Philippines, there is a need for the adoption of global skills in MET curricula, assessments, and pedagogy. Therefore, while we may not know what the MET and global maritime arena will look like in 2100, MET students who will benefit from this transformation movement globally, will be prepared to excel and succeed. This paper examines, summarizes, and offers solutions to what may be the biggest challenge facing the Philippine MET in the coming decades. The Philippines must possess maritime professionals or seafarers who demonstrate sufficient levels of global competency- the right skills, attitudes, and dispositions necessary to navigate and excel in a highly fluid, globalized, and increasingly competitive environment. This paper presents the role of MET in enabling Filipino students with the skills, aptitudes, and dispositions required to be efficient and competing in the current and the future globally interconnected and interdependent world system. The Paper ends with concluding remarks.
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  • ECONOMICAL RISK INDICATORS FOR MARINE ACCIDENTS

    Stoyanka Petkova-GEORGIEVA; Petko PETKOV
    4/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    This paper analyses the state of risk that should be measured by an effective monitoring system of marine accidents in the Black Sea from an economic and ecological point of view. The analysis is performed using a set of 15 ecological-economic indicators. Indicators represent a valid tool to support the decision making process in marine risk management. Economic indicators include 6 indicators on economic performance, 4 on productivity, 2 on costs and prices, and one general indicator summarizing economic sustainability. From the ecological point of view, 2 indicators plus one general indicator summarizing ecological sustainability are defined. Particular attention is devoted to the selection and analysis of sustainability indicators. The standard distinction among environmental, economic, and ecologic sustainability has been held in this paper.
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  • A COMPLEX AUTOMATIC MARINE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN THE BLACK SEA

    Vlad RĂDULESCU; Gheorghe OAIE; Raluca VASILE
    4/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    In this paper we are presented the first early-warning system from the Black Sea-EUXINUS network. This represents a complex automatic marine measurement system, consisting of measuring instruments installed in key points of the western Black Sea, to monitoring coastal wave along Romanian-Bulgarian border.
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  • THE OIL POLLUTION RISK IN THE BLACK SEA

    Constantin POPA; Fănel - Viorel PANAITESCU; Mariana PANAITESCU; Ionuț VOICU
    4/1/2019
    No citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    Leaving from a definition of risk (involving probability, vulnerability and capacity), authors make an introduction in the need to address oil pollution risk in the Black Sea, through proper and thorough organization of thinking. The most visible conclusion is that we have the knowledge in order to prevent oil pollution of the sea and we just need to action in advance, for preventing and not for intervention after oil pollution occurred. Following the risk management cycle is a good way of dealing the problem of oil pollution in the Black Sea.
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  • EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ON VHF RADIOWAVE PROPAGATION OF THE BULGARIAN BLACK SEA COAST

    Grozdyu GROZEV; Miroslav TSVETKOV
    4/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The presented material contains the results of an experiment which determines probability propagation law of the electromagnetic field intensity near the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Examines the conditions of Frequency Modulation (FM) distribution in a specific radio channel and obtains mathematical interpretation of the statistics.
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  • MODERN VIEW REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF VHF RADIO WAVE COVERAGE AREA

    Grozdyu GROZEV; Miroslav TSVETKOV
    4/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The paper presents a research of the radio coverage areas of closely positioned VHF transmitters. The radius of energy dominance area has been established in respect of the relations between the different transmitter powers. It has been established the virtual position of the transmitters. A methodology is proposed for calculating their position against another.
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  • GLOBAL SOLUTIONS – INTELLIGENT SECURITY AND SAFETY OF LIFE

    Constantin - Antonio GHERASIM; Bogdan - Alexandru SOLOMON
    4/1/2019
    8 citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    GS-ISSOL (Global Solutions –Intelligent security and safety of life) is a project with the purpose to improve the safety and the security of people on board the ships or any other place where a community of people works together. The system is consists of one main console and wearable bracelets which will permanently monitor the health activity and the presence of the wearer inside a designated area.
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  • A POINT OF VIEW ABOUT VULNERABILITY OF THE MAMAIA BEACH

    Danut I. DIACONEASA; Silica PETRISOAIA; Razvan - Doru MATEESCU; Geol - Gheorghe MUNTEANU
    4/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The beach from Mamaia, one of the most important summer holiday resorts, is located in the southern part of the Romanian coastline and has a length of 8 km. The southern beach of Mamaia, with a length of 3.5 km is protected against coastal erosion by 6 submerged "breaking wave" type dams. The strong erosion of the Mamaia beach began since 1977, when the north breakwater of the Midia Harbor was prolonged up to the depth of 10 m. To stop the coastal erosion and to increase the asset value of the coastal zone and the creation of new beach areas have been established short and medium-term measures that include measures to reduce the wave energy reaching the shoreline, including recharging of sand and works made to retain the sand on the beach (by repairing the existing offshore breakwaters and the construction of new shore-normal groins).
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  • INTRODUCING MAAP, ITS PARTNERS AND THE INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: IMPLICATIONS FOR A JOINT NATECH PROJECT

    Angelica M. BAYLON, PhD**; Vadm Eduardo Ma R SANTOS, AFP (Ret)
    4/1/2019
    No citations
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The paper introduces Philippines, the Province of Bataan and MAAP with emphasis on its geographically location in a typical coastal area. It also shows the Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Framework and tools that are being implemented thru partnerships that are based on common objectives to build better coastal governance, increase awareness, promote community participation in coastal management and explore ways for dynamic and sustainable partnerships. This is a case study about MAAP and its being a member of the Bataan Coastal Care Foundation, composed of private industrial companies, supporting and initiating various environmental advocacies in the Bataan Province. MAAP contributed directly and indirectly to: Natural and Man-made hazard Prevention and Management (related to NATECH2016); Habitat Protection, Restoration and Management; Water Use and Supply Management; Food Security and Livelihood Management and Pollution and Waste Management. MAAP also contributed thru community projects and publications. Through varied approaches and entry points and in close collaboration with the local government units, MAAP, serves as catalyst in protecting the environment in Bataan either individually or collectively, within their respective spheres of influence and capabilities. Indeed a case point that could be explored as one of the strategies and actions for ASIAN networking on coastal management in addressing environmental issues like climate change. The paper ends with concluding remarks and recommendations as regards 2017 possible IAMU funded project that would address Maritime Safety, Security and Environmental Issues beneficial to the community thru Natural Technological Risk reduction projects or NATECH in partnership with AMFUF/IAMU members and nonIAMU members from Japan (Kyoto University & Osaka University), Thailand (Siridhorn International Institute of Technology of Thammasart University) and Indonesia (Institut Teknologi Bandung).
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  • THE RESPONSIBILITIES MODEL FOR MARITIME TRANSPORT TASK

    Aleksandar ALEKSANDROV
    4/1/2019
    Marine sciences and engineering; Renewable energies; Marine renewable energies and Sustenability; Advanced; technologies for MET; Climate changes
    The EU is a leader in the world’s maritime economy. Black sea is an important region for the union. Recently some disasters occurred with lost of seafarers’ lives. A principle relative model is formulated in accordance with particular responsibilities of the participants in the maritime transport task. Conclusions that masters are overpressed and community maritime misunderstanding are synthesised. Some recommandations for closer cooperation are directed to Black sea countries public institutions, academic sector and maritime NGOs.
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