Energy & Technology – Page 33
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NewsOnshore power reduces impact
In this article Susan Dutt, manager of sustainability at the Port of Gothenburg, investigates the possibilties of decreasing environmental impact through the use of onshore power.
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NewsGreenheart Project
Greenheart is a non-profit organisation dedicated to innovation in sustainable maritime technology with a focus on sail-solar hybrid solutions, writes Pat Utley, director of the Greenheart Project.
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NewsA dream at the river mouth
THE CITY OF JOENSUU in the eastern part of Finland is transforming an old contaminated sawmill area near the city centre into a modern eco-friendly housing district.
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NewsThe ongoing process towards the reduction of ship's air emissions
The shipping industry has taken a variety of measures to reduce air emissions from ships during the last decennium.
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NewsAt the pump
Current developments indicate that LNG will be soon coming on stream. However, bunkering of these vessels could become the key issue.
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NewsInterest in the market
A port study by Rotterdam concluded that an LNG facility could possibly be of interest to a group of around 100 ships that visit the port at least once every two weeks.
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NewsGas fuelled growth
Many container ports around the world are using or evaluating the use of alternative power – but James Cannon and Jeffrey Seisler ask if are they are getting to grips with the biggest polluters...
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NewsAn expanding industry
The market is expanding rapidly, for example, the latest Rolls-Royce natural gas marine engine is being installed in two LNG powered ships now under construction in India.
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NewsAeroderivative gas turbine looks for marine applications
GE Aviation of the USA hopes that the modern technology and proven performance of its GE38 gas turbine will make it an attractive option for marine applications.
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NewsUS container ports and air pollution: the IMO challenge
As the shipping industry responds to new IMO fuel regulations, it should be looking to work more closely with the port sector to introduce alternative, environmentally-friendly, fuels. James S. Cannon, President, Energy Futures Inc, analyses some of the available options.
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NewsTowards cleaner bulk ship unloading
Excessive dust pollution, spillage, noise and exhaust emissions are all negative features which to varying degrees are associated with ship-to-shore transfer of dry bulk cargo. However, remedies are nowadays available for many of these problems
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NewsEasy energy gains
Before you wince at the idea of trying to both be environmentally friendly and squeeze out some extra cost savings, you might try a few things out that are fairly easy to accomplish.
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Shipping experts explore nuclear power potential
A consortium of British, American and Greek interests have agreed to investigate the practical maritime applications for small modular reactors (SMR) as commercial tanker-owners search for new designs that could deliver safer, cleaner and commercially viable forms of propulsion.
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NewsAll together now
Air pollution from the international shipping industry takes a huge toll on public health and the climate. It causes tens of thousands of premature deaths each year in coastal port cities
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Ready for biofuels?
Richard Sadler, CEO of Lloyd’s Register, analyses the effect of biofuels on the shipping industry.
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Green maritime technologies
Energy efficient marine equipment will contribute to an even more environmentally friendly mode of transport, says EMEC, the European Marine Equipment Council
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Three new PEMA members
Global cabling systems group, Nexans, control systems specialist, Advanced Microwave Engineering (AME) and sensor solutions producer SICK, are to become members of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA), in a move that further builds on the association’s work to improve efficiencies in the ports sector.
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LA to assess fuel-cell trucks
Port of Los Angeles is vying with neighbouring Long Beach in implementing a series of initiatives aimed at improving the port’s environmental performance. The port is entering into negotiations with Los Angeles based Vision Industries for the purchase and evaluation of Vision’s hydrogen fuel cell hybrid electric trucks.
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NewsSmall scale hydropower: an alternative power option for ports?
Renewable energy technology, such as hydropower, can provide non-polluting alternatives to reduce emissions caused by fossil or nuclear fuels. Due to their location, ports could use tidal and wave power for meeting some energy requirements*
