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September 3rd, 2010 - 05:00 § in About this Blog, Technical

STI Emissions Control Specialist Dealer Profile – Elcome International

The Middle East is a region that often gives companies in the Maritime Industry many headaches. Vital to the world’s oil supplies and the location of many oil companies, the Middle East is a critical shipping location, but one in which it can be exceedingly difficult in which to get reliable service.

This is where Elcome International enters the picture: They are the only company in the Middle East that can provide reliable technical service in each and every country in the region, from Kuwait to the UAE to Qatar to Saudi Arabia, Elcome’s regional offices give complete coverage where all others fail… This is why STI chose Elcome to represent our emissions control products.

Elcome is a system integrator, distributor, installer and after-sales service agent of marine products, systems and solutions. 

Elcome International LLC was founded in Dubai in 1969 with the goal of providing world-class marine electronics sales and service in the region. Over the past three decades, the success of Elcome’s ISO-9001 certified professional repair services and support of the major international manufacturers has driven the Elcome Group to open offices throughout the G.C.C. and the region. Elcome’s service engineers support  customers across multiple continents with the latest technology, supported by a state-of-the-art service centre and a large inventory of spare parts, using industry best practices and standards to deliver effective and efficient solutions.

Today, Elcome continues to grow its strength in airtime, automation, charts & publications, communication, infotainment, navigation and safety solutions along with turnkey system integration and project competencies for large corporate and government customers throughout the region. Elcome is a Regional Manufacturer Certified Service Centre for a number of manufacturers, including Sperry, Thrane & Thrane, and has been awarded several awards testifying its high quality, value-for-money approach.

Recently, Elcome has been entering the pollution control market, representing STI, ballast water systems, and other specialized environmentally friendly equipment.

For more information about all of Elcome’s services, or to request a quote, visit their web site at, http://www.elcome.com/


September 2nd, 2010 - 05:00 § in Shipbuilding

New bulb design from Maersk saves fuel, reduces emissions

From The Manila Bulletin: Maersk Line will save 15,000 tons of fuel and reduce CO2 emissions by 45,000 tons each year, thanks to improvements in the design of 22 new container vessels. Maersk Maritime Technology was able to increase the vessel’s efficiency by 5.2%, by testing and implementing an a[...]


September 1st, 2010 - 05:00 § in Industry News

Royal Caribbean: Publicizing their efforts!

With so much negative reporting going on about the cruise industry, it is refreshing to see a major cruise line actively publicizing their efforts at environmental responsibility. From GreenBiz.com: Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited, the world’s second largest cruise operator, has cut fuel consu[...]


August 31st, 2010 - 05:00 § in Emissions, Fuel Consumption, Low-Sulfur Fuel, Technical

Fuel Monitoring and Emissions Control

Today’s article is a guest article written by Jon Watson, Technical Manager, Razaghi Meyer International. Jon is an expert in fuel quality monitoring, and he has graciously contributed this interesting piece. You can visit Razaghi Meyer International’s web site for more information on fu[...]


August 30th, 2010 - 05:00 § in Business Concerns, Regulations

A rather bizarre emissions dispute involving Caledonian MacBrayne

From Scotsman.com: THE main ferry operator to the Western Isles, Caledonian MacBrayne, could face prosecution after allegations one of its vessels is breaking pollution laws. Environmental health officers took action after complaints from local businesses that the MV Isle of Lewis which runs from St[...]


August 27th, 2010 - 05:00 § in About this Blog, Technical

STI Emissions Control Specialist Dealer Profile – Goltens Shanghai

This article represents the first in a series of articles highlighting STI’s dealers and representatives around the world. Far more than merely sales agents, all STI Emissions Control Specialist dealers are strictly selected based on their ability to provide after-sales service and technical a[...]


August 26th, 2010 - 05:00 § in Business Concerns, Regulations

Government Incentives for Emissions Control

Here at Clean Air at Sea, we’ve written many times about ECA, SECA, and other marine emissions control regulations that are either in force or due to be implemented in the near future. But what of any government incentives to operate in an environmentally friendly manner? Well, there are some [...]