Environment & Sustainability – Page 127
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Hybrid transport system
Adgero has unveiled an operational energy-saving, hybrid electric system for road transport at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, UK.
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NewsThordon Bearings sums it up
Converting propeller shaft bearings to seawater-lubricated from the traditional oil-lubricated systems prevents millions of litres of operational oil from polluting the world’s oceans. Now that figure is quantifiable thanks to a bespoke modelling tool developed by Canada-based Thordon Bearings.
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NewsThe importance of great rivers
The second conference on Initiatives for the Future of Great Rivers (IFRG), hosted by the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), focused on the increased new energy models which are emerging around rivers.
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NewsProgress on CO2 reduction
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption.
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NewsLNG hose development
Trelleborg’s fluid handling operation has been awarded the EN1474-2 accreditation for its revolutionary hose design for LNG transfer between floating terminals and carriers.
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NewsCleaner greener water taxis
Renewable energy propulsion specialist, REAPsystems, is developing a hybrid-drive system for installation in Venice’s water taxis in order to convert the current fleet into cleaner, greener transport.
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NewsOpening address at MEPC 69
The first of two Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meetings to be held this year began in London on 18 April at the IMO headquarters.
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NewsEnergy solutions workshop draws closer
Southampton will play host to a unique event bringing together international experts to highlight the potential use of high performance marine battery systems and stored energy.
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NewsPort of Silloth solar farm
Associated British Ports (ABP) will install a solar farm at the Port of Silloth in order to generate up to 220,000kWh of its own electricity.
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NewsWhat can we expect from MEPC 69?
Significant decisions on environmental regulations affecting shipping are expected at the 69th session of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC).
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NewsSupplying greener equipment
The latest deliveries of Liebherr mobile harbour cranes have underlined a strong demand for innovative and green cargo handling solutions in Scandinavia for the crane expert.
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NewsGreen Award Foundation wins Green4Sea honour
The Green Award Foundation has received the Green4Sea Initiative Award, given for its contribution to environmental sustainability in the shipping industry.
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NewsCreating a Nordic maritime hub
An EU funded project called the Nordic Maritime Hub project has been initiated at the Port of Frederikshavn in Denmark.
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NewsEcoslops awarded innovation challenge award
Ecoslops has announced that it has won the Future Programmes’ Worldwide Innovation Challenge, awarded by the French Government.
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NewsRTG electrification at Portonave
The Brazilian terminal of Portonave is investing R$25 million in the electrification of its cranes.
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NewsMEPC 69 preview
The Marine Environment Protection Committee’s 69th session will take place from 18 to 22 April 2016, at IMO headquarters in London.
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NewsABB hybrid for Torghatten Trafikkselskap
A new hybrid car ferry for Norwegian owner Torghatten Trafikkselskap is to be built using ABB technology, with the possibility of conversion to a fully electric vessel in the future.
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LNG engines for new catamarans
Triyards subsidiary Strategic Marine has been awarded a €44 million contract to build two aluminium catamaran ro-pax ferries powered by single-fuel LNG engines.
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Methanol fuel carriers first
A trio of methanol carriers to be chartered by Waterfront Shipping Co will become the first ocean-going vessels to run on methanol fuel when they are delivered in late April.
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NewsPort reception facilities on Kiel agenda
The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is holding an international workshop on Port Reception Facilities for the Baltic Sea.
