Environment & Sustainability – Page 74
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NewsDover is LNG ready
The Port of Dover has said is LNG ready following the arrival of a new hybrid battery-powered cruise ship belonging to a company currently investing in the low-carbon fuel.
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NewsShore power mandatory for terminal
A planned cruise and ferry terminal at a Spanish port must allow docked ships to connect to shoreside power, have photovoltaic solar panels on all roofs and decks and operate using measures to cut emissions and use sustainable energy.
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NewsFloating battery offers clean energy at port
A European port has teamed up with an energy supplier to cut emissions and noise by pioneering a mobile floating battery service at the port.
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NewsEPC contract moves US LNG project forward
An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract has been signed for the Port Arthur LNG liquefaction project under development in Port Arthur, Texas.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering in mainland Portugal
The first LNG bunkering operation in mainland Portugal has been carried out at a port as part of the country’s efforts to decarbonise the economy.
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NewsOnshore power draft guidelines under review
Draft guidelines on safe operation of onshore power supply to ships are set to be finalised shortly.
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NewsUK port moves closer to green dual fuel first
A UK port says it’s getting closer to becoming the UK’s first port to provide shore side power and ship-to-ship LNG bunkering for cruise ships.
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NewsRenewable energy project expands
Developers of a renewable energy system at a port in Israel will shortly commence new testing in Gibraltar.
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NewsDeal to commercialise oil spill technology
A material made from waste cooking oil and sulphur that can soak up oil spills and other pollution looks set to be commercialised.
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NewsFrench port backs shore power research
A French port is supporting an initiative to research technologies to enhance sustainable operations and improve air quality with a particular focus on shore power implementation.
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NewsLow emission shallow draft port vessels
A new range of shallow draft survey vessel promises to bring greater usability and lower emissions to port operations.
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NewsTaichung strikes offshore wind deal
Taiwan’s Port of Taichung has struck an offshore wind development deal with an energy company.
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NewsLNG a leading fuel in fight against emissions
LNG’s ability to reduce carbon emissions by 20% to 25% will make its adoption preferable over other clean fuels, a new report claims.
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NewsCalifornia ports collaborate for efficiency
Two California ports will collaborate to identify and address operational issues to improve efficiency and lower costs for shippers while improving sustainability, business continuity and security.
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NewsCongestion-easing cargo model cuts carbon
A cargo-handling model designed save time and ease congestion at marine terminals has been shown to reduce carbon emissions by at least 60%.
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NewsModernisation will lower port emissions
One European port is making an environmental investment that aims to significantly lower emissions of carbon dioxide and air pollutants it produces.
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NewsTransport efficiency project makes headway
A project which aims to cut CO2 emissions in ports by reducing truck transports in ports and their hinterland has made progress in its second partner meeting.
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NewsBaku gets proactive with waste management
Azerbaijan’s Port of Baku has signed a waste transfer agreement with a government environmental services agency to better manage its environmental protection goals.
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NewsData exchange promises better port efficiency
Reliable ship arrivals, more efficient ship handling and reduced emissions are the aims of a new digitalisation project in Germany.
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NewsFunding facilitates LNG vessels
A Swedish port has secured a €41.75m loan to expand its harbour facilities to accommodate new, larger LNG vessels.
