Environment & Sustainability – Page 78
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NewsBelgian study looks at transporting hydrogen
A consortium of Belgian ports, marine engineering, energy and transport companies has signed a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting the use of hydrogen in the shipping industry.
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NewsFirst ship-to-ship bunkering at Belgium port
A Belgium port has completed its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering to secure its future in the LNG business.
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NewsMalaysia’s scrubber stance is criticised
Members of the Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA) 2020 have expressed “disappointment” over a new restriction on scrubbers facing ships entering Malaysian waters ahead of the deadline for the IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap.
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NewsInnovation platform fuels collaboration
A new partnership will see the development of a worldwide sustainability-focused innovation platform, where ports can engage in pilots and partnerships with start-ups and scale-ups.
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NewsHull cleaning reach grows
A sustainable robotic hull cleaning company has been given the green light to start offering hull cleaning services to vessels at all Dutch ports including Rotterdam.
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NewsPorts sign sustainability MoU
Two environmentally forward-thinking ports have signed a five-year MoU to collaborate on sustainability and environmental issues.
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NewsCanadian shore power system is proven
A new shore power system at a Canadian container terminal has been successfully utilised for the first time to help improve air quality and reduce noise.
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NewsCollaboration to develop smart technologies
Two marine industry stakeholders have agreed to collaborate in the development of smart technologies for the marine sector including electric or hybrid technologies.
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NewsCruise synergies for Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the busiest cruise ports in the Canary Islands. With Carnival Corporation as the new terminal operator, its growth is set to continue.
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NewsForecasting manages impact of dredging
A new service providing improved forecasting of sediment plumes caused by dredging will help ports better manage the environmental impact of this work.
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NewsEngine success for LNG straddle carrier
An engine prototype has been successfully tested as part of the development of an LNG-fuelled straddle carrier to help cut operational emissions.
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NewsEco cruise ship makes UK debut
A UK port has welcomed one of the most environmentally advanced cruise ships on its UK launch.
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NewsPorts paying price of extreme weather
A new survey has found that ports have seen an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events and that these have had a serious impact on infrastructure, operations and cost.
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NewsNordic ports collaborate on SDG challenges
Ten ports in the Nordic Region have agreed to collaborate on environmental challenges related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a sector focus on sustainable port management.
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NewsFirst bunkering at major Japanese port
The largest port in Japan has confirmed that LNG can be safely supplied to vessels onsite as its first LNG bunkering has been completed.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering at Netherlands port
A port in the Netherlands has completed its first truck-to-ship bunkering of LNG.
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NewsSwedish port launches shore power
A Swedish port has begun supplying shore power to reduce emissions and several vessels have already connected.
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NewsEnergy giant makes first UK LNG delivery
A German energy company has delivered its first LNG cargo to the UK, via a Welsh LNG terminal.
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NewsDutch port supports clean air project
A Dutch port authority is one of four organisations involved in a project to reduce operational emission and improve air quality.
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NewsShip unloader is eco-friendly and efficient
An agri-bulk terminal in Mexico has taken delivery of a high-capacity ship unloader to help ensure efficient, environmentally friendly and careful material handling operations.
