Environment & Sustainability – Page 118

  • Current facility for shore power to offshore vessels Photo: Robin Strand, Norphoto AS
    News

    Hurtigruten invests in onshore power supply

    2016-12-21T16:28:00Z

    The first onshore power supply facility for Hurtigruten vessels will be available at the Port of Bergen from April 2017.

  • The gathering momentum of LNG as a marine fuel was throroughly explored at Gas Fuelled Ships 2016
    News

    LNG projects gather momentum

    2016-12-21T16:00:00Z

    Discussion at this year’s Gas Fuelled Ships conference in Hamburg suggested that the tide is turning for LNG as a marine fuel, with increasing numbers of projects turning from concept to reality.

  • Batteries can be charged with surplus green power Photo: HHLA/Thies Rätzke
    News

    Energy transition project

    2016-12-20T09:27:00Z

    Charging batteries for transport vehicles when surplus green power is available within the network is technically possible and economically sensible.

  • LNG cooperation on green energy for Scandinavian maritime industry
    News

    Danish LNG cooperation

    2016-12-19T10:46:00Z

    Nature Energy is set to join other corporations working on an advanced LNG liquefaction plant project at the Port of Frederikshavn.

  • Peter Keller: “We look forward to working together with the aim of delivering significant business and environmental benefits to the shipping industry”
    News

    Total joins SEA\LNG

    2016-12-19T10:14:00Z

    Total, the international oil and gas giant, has joined SEA\LNG, a multi-sector industry coalition created to accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel.

  • The tug will provide tug services to the Norwegian state-owned energy company Statoil
    News

    Dual fuel tug launched

    2016-12-14T13:29:00Z

    Gondan Shipyard in Figueras, has launched what it calls the third dual fuel tug ever built in Europe, the last of a series of three currently under construction at the yard for the Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi.

  • This is DP World's first smart logistics centre in Peru
    News

    Expertise in logistics

    2016-12-13T13:41:00Z

    DP World has its sights fixed firmly on fast efficient logistics with the opening of its first smart logistics centre in Lurin, Peru.

  • Intuitive thinking: Hamburg is using the IoT to clean up its act
    News

    Hamburg emissions pilot bears fruit

    2016-12-08T11:17:00Z

    The Hamburg Port Authority’s pilot emissions project with Kii, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) provider, is allowing the port authority to analyse its pollution output and tackle the source of any problem.

  • Konecranes launches Power Drive for lift trucks
    News

    Konecranes power drive

    2016-12-08T10:37:00Z

    Konecranes has launched a new driveline technology for lift trucks that delivers up to 25% in fuel savings.

  • Princess Cruises fined $40m Photo: Courtesy of Princess Cruises
    News

    Princess Cruises fined for oil dumping

    2016-12-05T14:56:00Z

    Princess Cruise Lines has pleaded guilty to seven federal charges in an illegal ocean pollution case involving dumping oily waste at sea.

  • The M660 can be programmed and controlled with Bluetooth Control
    News

    Energy efficient marine lanterns

    2016-12-05T11:53:00Z

    Sabik Marine, part of Carmanah Technologies Corporation, has launched its next generation short to medium range self-contained lantern to the market.

  • An aerial view of Alexandra Dock
    News

    Offshore wind milestone for ABP

    2016-12-02T12:06:00Z

    Siemens’ new wind power factory at ABP’s Port of Hull has manufactured its first turbine blade.

  • Project will explore provision of LNG for north UK and North Sea customers
    News

    Caledonia LNG project

    2016-12-01T09:57:00Z

    ExxonMobil, Babcock International Group, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), Calor and Orkney Islands Council have signed an agreement for a Caledonia LNG project.

  • The Port of Gothenburg handles more than 20 million tonnes of oil and other energy products and is the site of the largest storage facility in Sweden
    News

    Supporting the development of fossil-free fuel

    2016-11-29T12:58:00Z

    Following Preem''s investment of 355 million kronor in a new facility at the Port of Gothenburg a year ago, annual production has been doubled to help meet the government''s strict emission targets.

  • The panelists stressed the need of developing one strong voice for inland navigation in Europe
    News

    The potential of inland waterways

    2016-11-29T09:14:00Z

    Participants from across Europe gathered in Warsaw earlier this month to discuss how to enhance inland navigation in the Baltic Sea Region.

  • News

    Monitoring seawater pollution

    2016-11-29T09:10:00Z

    The EU project SMS is developing an in-situ real time monitoring system for seawater quality control.

  • Guest speaker sessions included speakers from Ports of Long Beach and LA
    News

    PEMA meeting focuses on electrification

    2016-11-25T09:28:00Z

    The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has discussed key environmental issues at its recent annual Members Meeting.

  • Damen InvaSave wins innovation award
    News

    Port innovation award for Damen BWT system

    2016-11-21T14:21:00Z

    The Damen InvaSave ballast water treatment (BWT) system has won the Innovation in Port Equipment award at the IHS DPC Dredging and Port Construction Innovation Awards.

  • he latest phase of GPA's electric RTG infrastructure has been completed Photo: Georgia Ports Authority/Stephen B. Morton
    News

    Fuel saving eRTGs in Georgia

    2016-11-18T14:55:00Z

    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has completed of the latest phase of its electric RTG infrastructure.

  • News

    Portek and Vahle join forces

    2016-11-18T13:04:00Z

    Portek Systems & Equipment Pte Ltd and Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG (Vahle) have signed a new collaboration.