Environment & Sustainability – Page 149
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NewsManufacturers’ perspectives on energy efficiency and pollution reduction
What role do equipment manufacturers have in making ports emissions-free? Lorène Grandidier, vice chair of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) Environmental Committee and Strategic Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric, investigates.
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NewsIt's time to start scrubbing
Like it or not, shippers are coming under even more pressure to be cleaner both at sea and in port. In this article, Sigurd Jenssen, Director, Exhaust Gas Cleaning, Wärtsilä Environmental Solutions, takes a look at the environmental benefits of scrubbers.
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NewsPeople, ports, the city and green development
The container and cruise terminals at the Port of Venice have undergone many changes in the last decade but the development has been centred around the impact on local people and the environment, writes Marta Citron, chief of the environmental department, Alberta Parolin, official in urban Planning, Venice Port Authority.
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NewsLooking after port waters
All ports and harbours face the challenge of maintaining water quality. Mitigating against problems means taking care of the whole marine ecosystem and surrounding land, writes Nicola Jenkins, environmental management expert, Jems Consulting.
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NewsShip-to-ship bunker contract
LNG supply for ships operating in the Gothenburg area has taken a step forward for the long-term by the signing of a new agreement between North European Oil Trade (NEOT) and Skangass.
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RINA certification for green Greek shipping
Greece-based Technomar Shipping has been recognised for its ‘green’ work and has been certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 50001 Energy Management standards.
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NewsBiomass terminal opens for business
Associated British Ports (ABP) Hull UK has opened a dedicated biomass terminal to support the nearby Drax Power station’s conversion to a low carbon power generator, underlining its commitment to renewable energy.
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NewsFirst Japanese port joins Green Award scheme
The Port of Kitakyushu has become the first Japanese port to join the Green Award scheme, supporting the city’s efforts in green growth.
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NewsTaiwan port goes eco
Taiwan''s port of Kaohsiung has become the first Asia-Pacific port to reach European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) EcoPort status.
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NewsBright light for Seattle
Seattle’s Terminals 90 and 91 are now equipped for safer night work on cruise ships, commercial workboats and fishing vessels after being retrofitted with Bright Light Systems’ Light Emitting Plasma (LEP) lighting.
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NewsShell delivers with LNG bunker vessel
Shell is planning to build a specialised LNG bunker vessel to be based at the Port of Rotterdam to meet the increasing demand for LNG.
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NewsDNV GL helps owners become ‘Gas Ready’
DNV GL has developed a new ‘Gas Ready’ notation for shipowners who are looking at LNG as a possible future fuel, and are preparing their vessel for a potential conversion after delivery of a new build.
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NewsGreen Award certification
Netherlands’ based water control and displacement expert, Van Heck Engineering, has joined the Green Award scheme meaning that other members can take advantage of a 5% reduction in the price of its Sea Trophy system.
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NewsNew hybrid Rotortug for Kotug
Kotug has taken delivery of a next generation ART 80-32 Hybrid Rotortug which will improve fuel savings and reduce harmful emissions during operation.
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NewsAlternative fuels should be explored
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) says that the shipping industry is fully committed to complying with Emission Control Areas (ECAs) come January 2015, but there are still some concerns about the rules being enforced.
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NewsRound table talks at GFS
Day two of the Gas Fuelled Ships conference was introduced by chairman-for-the-day Martin Shaw of MOAMS.
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DNV GL helps industry prepare for sulphur switch
DNV GL has published a guide to the upcoming strict sulphur regulations for ships operating in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) in a bid to help shipowners avoid potential difficulties with the fuel change-over needed.
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NewsGFS conference focuses on LNG
The 2014 Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships conference taking place this week is focusing on existing and future technology of LNG fuelled ship propulsion.
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NewsGreenPort Congress heads to Copenhagen
The tenth GreenPort Congress and Cruise Conference, organised by Mercator Media, will take place from 6 to 9 October 2015 at Copenhagen’s Malmö Port in conjunction with Danish Maritime Days (DMD).
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NewsFunding for Aberdeen
The UK’s Aberdeen Harbour Board is to carry out and environmental impact (EIA) assessment for the expansion of the harbour after receiving funding from the European Commission.
