Asia – Page 11

  • News

    Tanker company confirms green credentials

    2012-10-18T19:31:00Z

    Petroleum tanker operator AET has formally committed to the MPA Green Shipping Programme. President and CEO, Hor Weng Yew, signed-up to the initiative at a Singapore bunkering conference, SIBCON.

  • The coal ports are feeding India’s thirst for energy – but some environmental questions still remain
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    Indian power plays to bulk ports

    2012-09-25T21:00:00Z

    The pull of Indian power is having an impact on the subcontinent’s port operations. Stevie Knight looks at the issues around both solid and cooled liquid energy sources

  • The Hong Kong Marine Department is offering a 50 per cent reduction in port fees as an incentive for ships to use cleaner fuels while berthing in the harbour.
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    Hong Kong encourages vessels to switch to cleaner fuel

    2012-09-24T14:38:00Z

    As from 26 September 2012, ocean going vessels will benefit from a 50% reduction in port facilities and light dues if they switch to use low sulphur fuel while berthing in Hong Kong waters.

  • Mundra Port, Gujarat. Photo: Mint
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    Environment ministry to inspect Mundra port

    2012-09-20T10:33:00Z

    The environment ministry has appointed an expert committee to inspect Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd at Mundra in Gujarat after reports of environmental violations.

  • News

    MPA works hard to clean oil spill

    2012-09-14T17:22:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has been working hard to contain and clean up the oil spill following the collisions between Hong Kong registered bulk carrier, ‘Sunny Horizon’ and Korean registered Liquefied Petroleum Gas carrier, ‘Dl Salvia’ on 9 September 2012 near Singapore.

  • The MV Amsterdam Bridge was carrying hazardous cargo when fire broke out on Sunday 9 September 12
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    Danger recedes for hazardous cargo fire

    2012-09-10T14:51:00Z

    After a six hour battle, the fire on the 54,405 tonne MV Amsterdam Bridge which was carrying hazardous cargo has been contained although not extinguished, and the risk of an environmental disaster is diminishing.

  • Solar power – cost saving for safety and the environment
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    Singapore gets Sealite solar power

    2012-07-30T16:19:00Z

    Australian navigational aid expert, Sealite, has installed its SAL-01 Solar LED area lights along a new wave breakwater structure at Singapore''s International Cruise Terminal - meaning improvements for both the environment and for safety.

  • GreenPort South Asia 2013
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    GreenPort South Asia 2013 launched

    2012-07-19T16:22:00Z

    Mercator Media has announced that it will hold the inaugural GreenPort South Asia conference on 20 to 22 March 2013 at the Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai, India.

  • Wärtsilä 34DF engines have been selected for China's first gas-fuelled tugs
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    Chinese LNG tug engine order for Wärtsilä

    2012-07-12T18:22:00Z

    Wärtsilä says that it is to supply the main engines for two environmentally sustainable LNG-fuelled tugs being built for CNOOC Energy Technology & Services (CETS), a subsidiary of the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC).

  • Bdelta37 vessels will be equipped with VFD versions of MacGregor bulk handling cranes. Photo: Deltamarin
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    China Navigation orders Cargotec cranes

    2012-07-11T11:30:00Z

    China Navigation (CNCo) has ordered 16 electrically-driven bulk versions of variable frequency drive (VFD) MacGregor cranes from Cargotec.

  • Bromma Greenline spreaders are flying off the shelves
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    Bromma electrifies Asia

    2012-07-05T12:35:00Z

    Leading crane spreader expert, Bromma, has won major new contracts for the supply of Greenline all electric spreaders to terminals in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and China.

  • Hybrid car carrier Emerald Ace
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    World's first hybrid car carrier completed

    2012-07-02T14:02:00Z

    Last week, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the completion of the Emerald Ace, the world''s first newly built hybrid car carrier that combines solar power panels with a diesel engine.

  • Dr Oh Kong-gyun, chairman of the Korean Register of Shipping
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    KR verification under Clean Shipping Index

    2012-06-20T12:27:00Z

    The Clean Shipping Index has certified the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) as a verification body, making it the first Asian organisation to be accredited.

  • MRE System is a revolutionary wind & solar power solution for ships
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    New power solution for ships in testing

    2012-06-05T21:09:00Z

    Early this month, Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) will start testing its Aquarius MRE System in a facility in Osaka in Japan. The Aquarius MRE System is a revolutionary wind and solar power solution for ships.

  • The MOU underlines the commitment of the Chinese ship recycling industry to reducing the environmental impact of a ship's complete life cycle
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    GL promotes green ship recycling in China

    2012-06-04T15:23:00Z

    Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and the China National Ship Recycling Association have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote green ship recycling in China.

  • Electrifying news from Laem Chabang
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    RTG conversion for Laem Chabang

    2012-05-08T13:55:00Z

    Shareholders of a container terminal at Laem Chabang in Thailand have made a bold commitment to environmental sustainability with a contract to electrify its Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs).

  • MPA has unveiled a new fleet of low emission patrol craft
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    Low emission patrol craft for Singapore

    2012-05-01T09:30:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has unveiled its brand new fleet of six low emission patrol craft.

  • MPA and DNV are working towards promoting LNG bunkering in Singapore
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    Future LNG bunkering in Singapore

    2012-04-12T12:16:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has set up a joint industry project to investigate the feasibility of LNG bunkering in Singapore in collaboration with Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

  • News

    USA to raise issue of bottlenecks in Indian ports

    2012-02-22T15:41:00Z

    The infrastructure and congestion of Indian ports is a matter of concern for the US companies operating in India, as informed by Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco J Sanchez.

  • WSS are tackling ship pollution in China
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    Wilhelmsen Ships Service addresses Chinese regulations

    2012-01-24T22:30:00Z

    Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has announced the introduction of agency services covering Ship Pollution Response Organization (SPRO) regulations for vessels calling at Chinese ports.