Laurino Maritime Newsletter
By Commodore Dante Laurino
From the Commodore:
The Maritime Industry is being driven by many external factors. Most critical are the new, highly restrictive EPA-COAST GUARD regulations, which have altered forever the maritime landscape. For the first time in decades, regulatory compliance is required for the discharging of bilge and ballast water. Shipbuilders, tug & fleet owners, tanker fleets of all flags and cruise line operators are all scrambling to understand the new regulations, which in many instances are more severe than the world standard IMO regulations. Most states around the Great Lakes have standards more restrictive than the EPA, Coast Guard and IMO combined. Non-compliance means large fines which could alter the profitability of their companies, have a negative impact on their stock, lose contracts and force them into bankruptcy. LAURINO MARITIME ' primary mission is to clean the Earth's water for generations to come. By focusing on bilge, ballast, waste and gray water, LMis uniquely positioned to make a major impact in the maritime industry. Our CLEAN WATER technologies will help the maritime industry stay compliant, stay in business and calm the rough seas ahead by providing solutions designed for their specialized requirements.
Commodore Dante J. Laurino CEO,
Laurino Maritime
