Environment & Sustainability – Page 73
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NewsDust protection screens cut air pollution
A project to construct dust protection screens has been completed at a Russian port to help reduce pollution.
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NewsMoU explores hydrogen's sustainability role
Five Singapore and two Japanese companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study how hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative can contribute to a clean and sustainable energy future for Singapore.
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NewsRecord-breaking LNG bunkering operation
The largest global LNG bunkering operation on record has taken place at a Dutch port with the most powerful semi-submersible crane vessel.
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NewsLNG development boost at Swedish port
A multi-functional terminal for liquefied methane-based fuels including LNG will be developed at a Swedish port.
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NewsElectric forklifts cut emissions at UK port
A fleet of electric forklift trucks has arrived at a UK port as part of an ongoing effort to reduce emissions and make more use of renewable energy generated onsite.
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NewsBelgian port helps realise wind farm
Offshore wind components have arrived at a Belgian port as part of a challenge to keep the construction of a new offshore wind farm on schedule amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsLNG investment at German Baltic ports
LNG bunkering infrastructure will be developed in ports along the German Baltic Sea coast as part of a new partnership.
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NewsEnvironmental protection project progresses
A project which aims to improve the environmental quality of ports and their surrounding coastal areas using innovative educational tools has demonstrated its learnings in a recent meeting.
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NewsMaritime pollution guidance in the Caribbean
Senior maritime administrators in the Caribbean have been briefed on a programme which aids the prevention of maritime pollution.
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NewsElectric ASV enables zero-emission operations
A German port has deployed its first autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) for water measurement with electric propulsion for zero-emission operation.
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NewsSouth American LNG terminal to be developed
A global LNG infrastructure company has signed an agreement to develop an LNG import terminal in a South American port.
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NewsHybrid cranes to cut emissions in Tanzania
Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has invested in diesel-electric rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for fuel savings, low emissions and easy maintenance.
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NewsABP welcomes green-powered cruise vessel
A Welsh port has welcomed Hurtigruten’s green technology cruise ship MS Fridtjof Nansen, the latest to call in an increasing number of environmentally-friendly vessels.
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NewsPorts pledge to promote LNG
An MoU to promote the use of LNG as a marine fuel and the provision of LNG bunkering services has been signed by a Canadian port authority and a Japanese port authority.
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NewsGrant funding for port efficiency improvements
An American port has received funding which is helping it to make efficiency improvements to both its infrastructure and equipment.
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NewsFrench port facilitates wind energy
A French port is caretaking wind turbine components which will be deployed to a wind farm in Northern France.
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NewsSeabed cleaning using robotics and AI
A new research project which aims to develop a system to clean the ocean seabed using a combination of robots and artificial intelligence will be demonstrated in a German port.
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NewsShore power arrives at LNG port
Vessels docked at a US port offering LNG bunkering can now plug into shoreside power to help cut emissions and air pollution.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering at Lithuanian port
Truck to ship LNG bunkering has been carried out for the first time at a port in Lithuania to help further its commitment to sustainable operations.
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NewsCarbon capture benefits whole supply chain
What is reportedly the UK''s first carbon capture project should help one port lower emissions and the Government hit zero carbon targets.
