Energy & Technology – Page 34
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NewsWorld First - Hybrid Prime Mover launched in Singapore
The world’s first commercially ready Hybrid Hydraulic Drive (HHD) enhanced port prime mover (PPM) for port operators has been launched in south east Asia.
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NewsLower sulphur levels in north Europe “are not sustainable”
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation argues that the stringent regional sulphur rules of the SECA (the Sulphur Emissions Control Area, comprising the English Channel, North Sea and the Baltic Sea) was a decision “made in the dark with no impact assessment conducted prior to the decision”. The SFIF’s Karolina Boholm ...
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North Carolina Ports demonstrate greener port operations
The NC State Ports Authority showcased its commitment to environmental stewardship, and greener and more environmentally-friendly operations at the North Carolina Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, and for the NC International Terminal.
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NewsBulk cargo handling cleans up its act
Most dry bulk commodities are prone to spillage and dust pollution, posing environmental problems even for ports which handle comparatively low tonnages.
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NewsFirst shore-side power supply for merchant shipping in Germany
After successfully completing the testing phase, Siemens Energy and the Lübeck utility have commissioned Germany’s first shoreside power supply system for merchant shipping. The shoreside power supply, installed at the port of Lübeck’s Nordland dock, provides ships with an environmentally friendly ...
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Container ship speed matters when it comes to fuel
High or volatile oil prices and environmental concerns, point to the need for new designs capable of operating efficiently at different speeds. Lloyd’s Register warns that care needs to be taken when running at reduced power outputs. Most container ships trading today, and on order, were ...
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NewsWindsail: energy saving solution?
Norwegian research team confirm substantial fuel and pollution reduction potential for ocean going ships fitted with Shadotec plc British wingsails
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Bio-fuel centre
The Port of Rotterdam has set itself the target of becoming the European centre for the production of bio-diesel and bio-ethanol fuels.
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HAL cold ironing
Holland America Line (HAL) has recently retrofitted two of its ships to plug into shore power at the Port of Seattle. And, in a separate program, HAL plans on conducting a seawater scrubber feasibility project aboard one of its cruise ships
