Environment & Sustainability – Page 122
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NewsSecond dual fuel tug launched
A second dual fuel tug has been launched at Gondan Shipyard in Spain – apparently only the second one ever to be built in Europe which runs for the most part on LNG.
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NewsLNG cruise ferry simulator development
The new software and maritime simulation technology division at Kongsberg is working on the development of a state-of-the-art LNG Cruise Ferry simulator model.
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NewsGreen vessel for Irish Sea services
BG Freight Line, subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, is set to receive new green short sea container feeder vessels.
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NewsJamaica's multipurpose port
The Jamaican government are working to convert the shipping ports in Montego Bay into a regional multipurpose port.
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NewsPakistani LNG terminal
Pakistan has signed a deal to purchase a new Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for its second import terminal at Port Qasim, Karachi.
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NewsSolar power at Rotterdam
The largest solar park in Rotterdam has been constructed on top of the freezer warehouse of FrigoCare in the Waalhaven and it produces enough electricity to supply one third of the warehouse’s energy needs.
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NewsGreen heavy lift cargo crane technology
Cargo handling expert, Protea is already well known for delivering high quality offshore and marine lift equipment, but it''s now also turning its attention to heavy lift cargo cranes.
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NewsWind power for Shoreham
The wind turbines at Shoreham Port in the UK are now fully operational and will be able to provide enough electricity to supply the pump house which replenishes water lost to the sea when the lock gates are opened.
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Californian climate bill woes
There is an amount of uncertainty surrounding a new climate bill which will affect US Californian ports and how this will affect them competitively.
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NewsHull windfarm blade facility nears completion
Siemens’ new facility in Hull dedicated to building blades for offshore wind turbines for the UK domestic market is approaching completion.
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NewsDanish Maritime Days green focus
New solutions to climate and environmental challenges will centre this year’s Danish Maritime Days, which takes place from 24-28 October.
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NewsLNG ferries for The Netherlands
BMT Nigel Gee has secured a new project to design two 70m aluminium-hull catamaran RoPax ferries for Dutch company Rederij Doeksen.
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NewsSmarter bulk handling
A bulk handling equipment expert has introduced an innovative technology that uses the kinetic energy from a moving conveyor belt to generate enough power to run a wide variety of electronic systems.
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Cracking coating problems
Subsea Industries has optimised its Ecospeed range of hard coat marine coatings which aim to reduce hull friction by up to 40%.
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LNG bunkering at Rotterdam
Ternsund is set to be the first sea-going vessel to bunker LNG at the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsSustainable rope support
Lankhorst’s ‘Through Life, For Life’ rope support service is the theme of its booth at this year''s SMM exhibition in Hamburg, where it will also display its award winning A3 splice and TiptoWinchline ropes.
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NewsGreener hull cleaning at Rotterdam
Greener hull cleaning is coming to the waters of the Port of Rotterdam courtesy of GAC EnvironHull.
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NewsFocusing on the environment
The Port of Constantza, ESPO’s port of the month, has its eye firmly on improving green management and environmental policies.
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News‘Australian first’ for LNG bunkering
Western Australia-based EVOL LNG says it has won approval from Fremantle Port Authority to offer LNG truck-to-ship bunkering at the port.
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NewsHandling LNG carriers
GNL Quintero, the first of three LNG terminals built in Chile, will soon welcome the services of two new RAstar 3200-class tugs.
