Environment & Sustainability – Page 183
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NewsIMO builds on sustainability commitment
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable maritime development at the Expo 2012 World Fair in Korea this week.
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NewsDual-fuel ferry floated out in Finland
''Viking Grace'', an environmentally friendly new-generation cruise ferry being built for Viking Line, has been floated out from STX Finland''s Turku shipyard.
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NewsClean Cargo’s carbon emissions
BSR’s Clean Cargo Working Group has published its third annual release paper revealing average carbon emissions by trade lane for the ocean shipping industry.
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NewsThe green façade
Alex Hughes finds that environmentally-friendly features rank low on equipment purchasing considerations
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NewsNew wave device creates ‘lift’
Tests taking place at Texas A&M University of a wave power prototype has produced promising results, but the main difference is that the design, like modern aircraft or wind blades, create lift rather than drag.
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NewsCall for material tech papers
A conference on recent and future material technologies used in the marine and offshore industry is being organised by RINA.
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NewsHelping wind turbines bear up
ContiTech Vibration Control has developed an innovative generator bearing and an enhanced gearbox bearing for modern wind power stations.
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NewsICS wants ballast water convention changed
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to address some critical issues concerning the imminent implementation of the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.
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NewsBallast water treatment without the chemicals
Germany’s GEA Westfalia Seperator Group is unveiling a new product at SMM 2012 which cleans ballast water without any chemicals using just filtration and irradiation with UV-C light.
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NewsGreenPort Congress programme released
The programme has just been released for this year''s GreenPort Congress taking place from 3-5 October 2012 and hosted by the Marseille Fos Port Authority.
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NewsICS wants action over low sulphur switch
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has called on the IMO to fast track a critical study into the global availability of low sulphur for ships.
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NewsNew tool to map the US ECAs
The imminent arrival of Emission Control Areas (ECAs) in the US is providing ship operators with new challenges in providing cost effective operation - but there is a new market opening up to address the issue.
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NewsPATCH workshop reveals blue energy potential
Exploring the potential of wave and tidal power, or blue energy, for ports was the agenda of the recent PATCH workshop held recently in Ramsgate, UK.
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NewsDust Control Technology introduces new tower units
Dust Control Technology, one of the global leaders in open area dust suppression introduced a new family of tower mounts for the company’s atomised misting equipment which extends droplet hang time and range, while providing more precise aiming capability.
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NewsNew AWT fuel optimisation service
US based Applied Weather Technology Inc. (AWT) has revealed a new ship optimisation service (FOS) which it says will give ship operators the data needed to plan more efficient and environmentally friendly voyages.
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NewsICS concern for shipping regulations
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is urging for regulations on the environmental impact of the shipping industry, developed by the IMO, to be left alone.
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NewsHyde Marine names sales agent
Hyde Marine Inc, a subsidiary of Calgon Carbon Corporation, has named Scanunit Ab as the agent for sales of Hyde GUARDIAN Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) Systems in Sweden.
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NewsAmels 212 receives Green Passport
‘Amels 212’ has become the world’s first superyacht to be awarded a ‘Green Passport’ from Lloyds Register.
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NewsHyundai unveils SCR NOx reduction system
Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced that it is to supply 18 selective catalytic reduction systems for three drillships ordered by Rowan in June 2011. HHI claims its SCR can reduce NOx by up to 95%.
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NewsRevolutionary lighting that can save ports money and reduce carbon emissions
Lighting is vital in ports to ensure the safety and security of operations. However, new government schemes mean that lighting has to become more energy efficient, putting pressure on port authorities to review their lighting systems, says Michael McDonnell, business development director, Harvard Engineering.
