Environment & Sustainability – Page 151
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NewsAdvanced Phoenix LED floodlight
US based Phoenix Products Company has introduced a new edition to its thriving EcoMod Series of LED floodlight – the EcoMod 450.
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NewsLiebherr green RTG orders
Liebherr has secured an order for a further five green RTGs from DP World Asian Terminals, a follow on from the order of two units commissioned at Manila earlier this year.
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Shipping industry questions ‘Green Agenda’
There are more and more reasons for the shipping industry to invest in green initiatives, but most companies say more options need to be made available if they are to follow the ‘Green Agenda’, says a new report.
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ClassNK releases EGC systems guidelines
ClassNK has released ‘Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems’ that cover class safety requirements as well as safety requirements set out in the IMO guidelines.
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NewsKeeping dust under control
US-based Dust Control Technology’s (DCT) most established core products have been certified as safe by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards.
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NewsMEPC makes headway with Polar Code
The shipping industry is edging closer to a mandatory Polar Code for ships operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters after the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) approved environmental provisions in the draft.
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NewsPorts awarded for high environmental standards
The ports of Calais, Cork and Moerdijk all received recognition for high environmental standards during the Gala dinner at this year’s GreenPort Congress in Barcelona.
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NewsSustainable project unveils new fuel
A viable, “exceptionally” clean alternative marine fuel has been introduced by Marine South East’s Glycerine Fuel for Marine Sustainability (GLEAMS) project, following a year of research.
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NewsContinental speciality tyres prove their worth
Continental says its recently introduced Commercial Speciality Tyres (CST), SC20 Mileage+ and SC20 Energy+, are proving successful in helping companies in the logistics sector achieve economic success.
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NewsIMO tackles BWM implementation
Measures to help accelerate the entry into force and implementation of the international Ballast Water Convention have been adopted by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).
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NewsKonecranes unveils new 'greener' lift trucks
Konecranes has launched a new range of lift trucks complete with EU stage 4/EPA 4f engines, which are said to offer lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions and more power.
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NewsHamburg’s hybrid barge
The Port of Hamburg has finally got its environmentally friendly alternative for supplying power to cruise ships at berth – Becker Marine System’s floating LNG hybrid barge.
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Inatech tool helps ensure ECA compliance
Cloud software and IT services provider, Inatech, has launched a new rules-based application and reporting tool to help shipowners ensure they comply with upcoming 2015 ECA regulations.
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NewsCreating a positive green image for ports
Creating a positive image for ports when it comes to the environment - that was the take home message from the first day of the ninth GreenPort Congress, being held in Barcelona this week.
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NewsDNV GL looks to South East Asia
DNV GL is addressing energy demand in South East Asia, which is expected to grow at twice the rate of the rest of the world, with a dedicated LNG and Gas Consulting unit in Singapore.
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NewsFerry company puts LNG plans on hold
Western Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries says it has been forced to suspend its plans to operate on LNG fuel because the figures do not add up.
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NewsSharing vision and strategy
The second GreenPort Cruise conference kicked off this week highlighting the latest environmental and sustainability issues facing global cruise terminals.
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NewsBallast Water Convention edges closer
The IMO says that the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention is edging closer to entering into force as Japan and Turkey become the latest countries to sign up to its ratification.
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NewsABB electrifies APMT Mexican terminal
ABB is to supply a complete electrification and crane automation solution for APM Terminals’ (APMT) new Mexican terminal at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas.
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NewsMAN dual-fuel engines for LNG carriers
MAN Diesel & Turbo has reported a contract for four MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI engines to power two LNG carriers, ordered by Norway’s BW Group from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
