Environment & Sustainability – Page 77
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NewsFirst SBBT in Mediterranean
The first Semi-Ballastable Barge Transporter (SBBT) in the Mediterranean region is being built as part of a project involving six European ports.
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NewsWorld’s largest BSV granted bunkering permit
The world’s largest bunker supply vessel (BSV) for LNG has received a German port''s first licence to conduct LNG ship-to-ship bunkering operations.
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NewsConsortium aims to reduce CO2 emissions
Eight players in the port sector have signed a collaboration agreement as a first move towards the possible development of carbon capture, utilisation & storage (CCUS) infrastructure.
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NewsShore power trial for coasters in Rotterdam
The Municipality of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have begun a five month trial to supply small sea-going vessels with electricity on Parkkade in the centre of Rotterdam.
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NewsLimestone to be repurposed for habitat
A port in New Zealand will use limestone rock from a revetment wall to develop an artificial reef for marine life to use as a habitat.
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NewsEuropean Commission releases climate plan
The European Commission has unveiled its plans to achieve climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, following the European Parliament''s recent declaration of a climate emergency.
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NewsLithuanian LNG volumes rise
Volumes at a Lithuanian LNG terminal improved significantly in November, potentially reducing gas prices in the country.
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NewsFirst SIMOPS operation with LNG at Amsterdam
The first simultaneous operation (SIMOPS) with LNG bunkering has taken place in the Port of Amsterdam.
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NewsFrench port to be LNG refuelling hub
CMA CGM has chosen a French port as a refuelling hub for its future LNG-powered 15,000-TEU vessels.
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NewsAddressing wash water monitoring compliance
A catalyst for significant debate, scrubber wash water is frequently under the microscope, in every sense of the word, writes Emma Johnson, Chelsea Technologies’ maritime manager.
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NewsProject helps ports deal with climate change
A project is helping help ports in southwestern Europe to minimise the effects of climate change on their infrastructures and operations.
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NewsWind pathways to decarbonised shipping
Carbon-neutral fleets run entirely on renewables are no longer a pipe dream but are already on the way, says Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association.
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NewsTurkish Port Wins Cruise Sustainability First
Ege Port Kusadasi has set a new benchmark by becoming the first cruise port to be granted Ecoports certification.
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NewsFlexibility needed for climate emergency
Ports need flexibility in any sustainability-focused regulation that follows the European Parliament’s (EP) declaration of a climate emergency in Europe and globally.
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NewsMoU to support marine energy industry
A Welsh port and the developer of a wave energy device have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the marine energy industry.
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NewsIs shipping ready for the 0.5% sulphur rule
Shaun Skilton, Product Manager, Parker Kittiwake, looks at the compliance challenges facing the shipping industry as the sulphur emissions deadline draws closer.
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NewsScottish offshore wind farm gets go ahead
Construction of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm is now underway following confirmation from EDF Renewables that financial close for the project has been achieved.
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NewsEco electric and hydrogen yard tractors
A new generation of yard tractors has been announced which are compatible with diesel, electric and hydrogen to help meet the sustainability goals of ports and terminals.
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NewsABP invests in energy efficient crane
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested GB£2.3m in a new energy efficient crane that will decrease energy consumption by 35%.
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NewsThree LNG project proposals approved
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the proposals of three new LNG projects totalling US$38.75bn in investment.
