Journal of Marine Technology and Environment 2019 Vol. 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.