Environment

Minerva Marine, being a dynamic shipping company, aims to run its global operations responsibly towards the environment. The Company has produced a Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System based on the requirements of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 Standards. It includes a comprehensive set of processes and practices that enable the Company to reduce its environmental impacts and continually improve its operating efficiency. Minerva constantly seeks to adopt the best practices in shipping in order to ensure the optimum sustainable transportation.

Air Pollution

Comprehensive Fuel Management Plan
Environment Friendly Refrigerants and Chemicals
Procedures to reduce emission of VOC's
Efficient Energy Management on board.

Marine Pollution

Double Hull Protection in way of Bunker Tanks
Environment Friendly Antifouling Coatings
Ballast Water Management
Waste and Sewage Management on board
Efficient sewage treatment plants
Increased Capacity of Incinerators
Extensive use of garbage compactors

Design and Technological Improvements

Increased structural scantlings enhancing ship’s strength
Highly efficient diesel engines used for propulsion and power generation on board, lowering energy consumption requirements
Improved maneuverability using bow thrusters
Latest technology navigation/ communication equipment
Highly automated central control of machinery systems as well as cargo systems and operations
Use of high specification coating systems for the hull, the cargo and ballast tanks
Increased capacity of cargo & ballast pumps to reduce turnaround time in port.