All articles by Dave MacIntyre – Page 2
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NewsTug Design Goes Hi-Tech in Search of Optimisation
Digitalisation is a driving force as tug manufacturers capture data from the tug’s operating performance to enhance design improvements and modifications.
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NewsTime to bring consistency between pilot and bridge?
Dave MacIntyre asks whether it is time for ports worldwide to look at the charts available for berthing, to ensure pilots and bridge teams are working with the same information.
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NewsEastland Port’s stormwater is clean enough to drink
How a New Zealand port is treating its stormwater runoff to produce clean results, even after heavy rain.
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NewsPort rail proposals move forward in Australia
The rejuvenation of on-dock rail and rail shuttles is moving ahead in several Australian ports, but is not without its challenges.
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NewsPneumatic Unloaders Respond to Greater Cargo Demands
Increasing demand for grain storage solutions and silos with larger storage capacities is translating into bigger demand for pneumatic unloaders.
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NewsMitigation steps needed against crane knockdowns
Dave MacIntyre investigates the impact and procedures when a crane is knocked down and considers common causes, plus the consequences that may follow.
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NewsTug designs match innovation with power
Ship sizes are increasing, and this means innovative tug-handling capabilities are needed at ports. Dave MacIntyre investigates current tug options and possible future trends.
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NewsAustralian ports get behind sustainability reporting
Australian ports have cooperated to produce a report which showcases the sustainability initiatives taken by a number of local port companies.
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NewsThe Umbilical Cords of Port Machinery
Dave MacIntyre finds out if crane cable chains deliver everything they promise.
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NewsProtection without the hefty price tag
Hiring fenders offers the double whammy of reduced capital expenditure and increased flexibility.
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NewsAuckland looks to hydrogen power
Ports of Auckland in New Zealand is looking to create its own hydrogen power source as a step towards its ambitious goal to become a zero-emissions port by 2040.
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NewsPort of Tauranga’s investment strategy pays off
Dave MacIntyre discusses how a focus on risk-management has paid dividends.
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NewsPulling New Zealand’s port family together
Dave MacIntyre examines how a government review might bring the country’s ports closer.
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NewsFenders: Much more than a berth protector
Dave MacIntyre finds out why fender evolution has demanded a review of current best practices
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NewsClimbing up an H&S quagmire
Dave MacIntyre finds out why pilot ladders are a concern for port health and safety compliance.
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NewsAustralian ports spearhead port sustainability
Australian ports are preparing to join the World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP) as part of a move to showcase their environmental performance with projects including doing away with carcinogenic firefighting foam in ports.
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NewsIndia’s headway on thorny reforms
Coupled with reforms to cabotage law, a revamp of tariff rules is expected to spur Indian port investment.
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NewsRules reviews can boost efficiency
Any text that underscores operations at ports shouldn’t be left to gather dust.
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NewsCool store brings green gains at Tauranga
Refrigerated products such as meat, dairy products and kiwifruit are the lifeline of New Zealand’s export trades and one port is finding that it can make environmental gains while improving the supply chain for a major customer.
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NewsDangers of mismatched passage plans
Ports need to marry onshore passage planning with the plans completed by calling ships to prevent incidents.
