Environment & Sustainability – Page 120
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NewsCarbon emission cutting glass
Samskip is installing specially laminated glass that blocks infra-red rays but not daylight as part of its sustainability strategy.
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NewsLNG power for cruise ships
Caterpillar Marine’s dual fuel engine has been chosen for a new generation of cruise ships, as the company works to strengthen its position in the LNG marine propulsion market.
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NewsShipping industry lobbies for change
Ahead of the forthcoming 70th Session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), shippers have been lobbying hard to secure increased environmental legislation for the industry.
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NewsJoint port environmental initiative
The third annual joint ‘GO GREEN’ environmental initiative launched by the big marine terminal operators has seen companies raise the bar in promoting environmental stewardship.
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NewsPorts get PERS certified
The Ports of Bremen/Bremerhaven in Germany, Moerdijk, the Netherlands, and Morocco’s Tangier MED have achieved PERS certification.
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Low emissions LNG ferry for Mediterranean
Wärtsilä has signed a contract for the design and supply of the LNG power and propulsion installation on a new low emissions passenger ferry.
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NewsLNG ferry in Finland
Skangas has been chosen as a partner for the new LNG driven fast ferry, Megastar, which is being developed by the Tallink group.
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NewsGreenPort Cruise: Spearheading green initiatives
The host of this year’s GreenPort Cruise conference, the Venice Port Authority, is no stranger to environmental issues and Venice Passenger terminal is in many ways spearheading green initiatives for the whole industry.
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NewsMPA reduce GHG
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by implementing a project that will optimise truck routes to and from terminals located on Port of Montreal territory.
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NewsKalmar secures 34 reachstacker deal
Kalmar has secured an order for 34 Kalmar Gloria reachstackers from the European ro-ro terminal operator, C.RO Ports SA.
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NewsGuadeloupe shortlisted for ESPO award
Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes (GPC) is one of five port authorities shortlisted for the ESPO Award 2016 which is based on safeguarding and further upgrading the nature in the port area.
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NewsWood based biofuel testing success
Boskalis, and GoodFuels Marine have successfully performed live tests on a sustainable wood-based drop-in biofuel called UPM BioVerno.
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NewsLNG tugs and bunkering contract
Royal Boskalis Westminster joint ventures Keppel Smit Towage and Maju Maritime have ordered two LNG dual-fuel harbour tugs, a breakthrough for environmentally-friendly harbour towage services in the Singapore port.
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NewsShell fuel supply for Carnival LNG ships
Shell has signed a supply agreement with Carnival Corp to supply LNG to fuel two vessels due to be in service by 2019.
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NewsCharging stations
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) has awarded the Port of Hueneme a $14,000 grant to help install two electric vehicle charging systems.
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NewsNext generation Damen Water Bus
Damen is set to launch its first composite Water Bus shortly as its first prototype is set to undergo sea trials.
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NewsFirst bunkering at Gothenburg
M/T Ternsund has become the first ship to bunker LNG at The Port of Gothenburg, the green fuel was bunkered from the Dutch vessel Coral Energy.
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NewsShip of the Year award
A unique vessel inspired by UNESCO World Heritage surroundings has won Skipsrevyen’s Ship of the Year 2016 award presented at this year''s SMM exhibition.
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NewsEcoslops signs deal with Total
Ecoslops, the specialist in producing marine fuel from refined marine oil residues, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Total to establish a new plant at the refinery at La Mède in Marseille.
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RSC spill campaign
RSC Bio Solutions has launched a new educational campaign aimed at informing the industry and general public on the dangerous effects of oil spills and leaks.
