Environment & Sustainability – Page 194
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NewsFurther expansion for Ecotank
Ecotank self-propelled barges, originally conceived to provide a versatile and convenient method for collecting and disposing of sewage in marinas and small harbours, are finding other uses such as for clean-up of oil spillages.
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NewsScrew-type ship unloader preferred on environmental grounds
At the end of last year Cargotec received an order for a Siwertell ST 940-D continuous ship unloader from the Ministry of Infrastructure (SEINFRA) in Ceará State, north-east Brazil. Fabricated in Sweden and China, the screw-type unloader will be installed at the Port of Pecem and is scheduled to be ...
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NewsAllowing vessels to sail deeper can provide environmental benefits
In March OMC International headquartered in Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia, opened a new South American office located in Bogota, Colombia, with the aim of making the region’s ports and waterways more efficient and safer by introducing UKC (under keel clearance) management technology to the continent’s shipping industry, particularly for bulk carriers.
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NewsMobile harbour cranes benefit from hybrid drive innovation
Düsseldorf-headquartered Gottwald Port Technology, a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG, has successfully developed technology which uses state-of-the art diesel generators in connection with dynamic brake resistors and short-term energy storage to achieve fuel savings in the double-digit percentage range.
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MOL wins AEO certification
In late March MOL (Europe) managing director Masahiro Tenabe was formally presented with his company’s AEO certificate from the Dutch customs organisation.
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MOL: diesel particulate filter reduces emissions
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) announced in late March the joint development, along with engine manufacturer Akasaka Diesels Ltd, of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) for vessels that use marine heavy fuel oil.
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OPS technology gets its own website
Onshore Power Supply (OPS), the concept whereby vessels at berth replace onboard generated power from diesel auxiliary engines with electricity supplied by the shore – thereby reducing emissions and noise, is now served by a new website available at www.ops.wpci. nl and www.onshorepowersupply. org.
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Solar pilot project at Yusen Terminals
In early May Yusen Terminals Inc (YTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of NYK Line, announced completion of the first tenant-installed solar project at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA). The pilot system was installed in cooperation with NYK Trading Corp and has been designed by SeaPort Energy.
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Timber deck cargo under the spotlight
An updated Code of Safe Practice for the carriage of timber cargo on deck is now being prepared for submission to the IMO’s DSC sub-committee. Mike Compton* reviews the probable changes to the Code
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NewsManaging air quality and greenhouse gases
The West African Port of Tema has been working on a project to manage air quality and reduce greenhouse gases. Harry Barnes-Dabban, Executive Co-ordinator, Ports Environmental Network-Africa (PENAf), reports
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NewsUrban mobility: a question of balance
Inland ports can play an important role in offering sustainable solutions for urban mobility in and around towns and decongesting European towns. Last autumn, the European Commission adopted an Action Plan on Urban Mobility. The Action Plan proposes 20 concrete measures to help local, regional and national authorities achieve their ...
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An Independent Professional
In the first of three articles for GreenPort Journal, Captain Chris Haley, Secretary of the Australian Marine Pilots Association (AMPA), explains the role of the marine pilot
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NewsFinding the polluter
Finding that the final inspection of a new or modified container terminal fails due to lack of noise relating considerations isn’t just annoying, it also usually results in expensive amendments. Sven Mattheis describes a tool developed by ISL and ted GmbH that helps to avoid this situation.
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NewsEU transport policy – on the right road?
Nicolette van der Jagt, secretary-general of the European Shippers Council, calls on regulators and industry to engage with each other to achieve sensible, practical emissions reductions policies
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NewsCombating illegal waste shipments
It is time for concerted public and private approaches to combat the illegal shipment of waste through international seaports. B.H. Ruessink1 and G.J.R. Wolters2 review the situation – and make a call for action
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NewsMOL projects incorporated into government programme
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced that a number of its joint research and development projects aimed at environmental improvements are to be incorporated into government industry initiatives, as part of a support programme sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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NewsDredging and nature conservation: one problem – many issues
Conflicting dredging legislation can lead to inappropriate decisions being made that relate to local circumstances. Roger Morris*, of Bright Angel Coastal Consultants, considers the issues
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NewsCharge NOX emissions from ships
Christer Ågren, of the Air Pollution & Climate Secretariat (AirClim), outlines the proposal to designate the Baltic Sea as a NOX emission control area
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Green maritime technologies
Energy efficient marine equipment will contribute to an even more environmentally friendly mode of transport, says EMEC, the European Marine Equipment Council
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Polarcus partners with Castrol to enhance green credentials
Polarcus, a leading marine geophysical company, has announced that it is using Castrol Marine’s range of environmentally responsible lubricants. The company has teamed up with Castrol Marine, one of the leading global suppliers of marine lubricants, to further reduce its environmental footprint and protect the world’s oceans.
