Europe – Page 40
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NewsFlemish LNG bunkering study published
The Flemish Government and the port authorities of Antwerp, Zeebrugge, Ghent and Fluxys have published their feasibility study on LNG bunkering – with the support of Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
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NewsAntwerp port house design certified sustainable
Excavations have begun on the new port house building at the Port of Antwerp - it has also received BREEAM certification for the project confirming the sustainability of the new design.
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NewsDanish shipping company obtains high ranking in Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index
NORDEN, a Danish shipping company has been ranked 7th in the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index.
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NewsDamen launches first hybrid tug
Damen Shipyards recently launched its first ever hybrid tug, the ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid, bound for Iskes Towage & Salvage.
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NewsLargest green spreader order for Bromma
Bromma has received its largest ever combined all electric STS and all electric yard crane spreader order from Long Beach Container Terminal LLC, subsidiary of Orient Overseas Container Line Limited.
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NewsNew Commission guidelines for inland navigation and Natura 2000
The European Commission published new guidelines on inland navigation and nature protection to assist the sector in applying EU environmental legislation.
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NewsGreenPort Congress – Working towards sustainability
The seventh GreenPort Congress was held during the first week of October 2012 in Marseille - during which nearly 200 environmental experts came together to discuss working towards a continuous commitment to sustainable operations.
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NewsPorts of Rotterdam and Gothenburg enter new LNG alliance
The Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Gothenburg, have signed a new alliance to speed up the establishment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a maritime fuel.
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NewsECC wants better port waste facilities
The European Cruise Council (ECC) has called for closer cooperation with ports when it comes to environmental issues – specifically with regards to better port waste reception facilities akin to high standards on-board cruise ships.
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NewsRotterdam and Gothenburg form LNG alliance
The ports of Rotterdam and Gothenburg have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the use of LNG as a maritime fuel, which they view as an important opportunity for the maritime industry to comply with the new sulphur directive coming into force in 2015.
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NewsParker Procal welcomes move on emissions
UK based manufacturer of emissions analysers, Parker Procal, has welcomed the European Union’s decision to create a global system for monitoring, reporting and the verification of emissions.
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NewsNew ESPO Green Guide launched at GreenPort Congress
Last week, ESPO launched its new “Green Guide; Towards excellence in port environmental management and sustainability” during a dedicated session at GreenPort Congress in Marseille.
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NewsEMSA study on EU Port Reception Facilities
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published an analysis of the delivery of ship-generated waste and cargo residues in 40 European ports. The analysis is part of the review of the EU Directive on port reception facilities, which dates back to 2000.
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NewsNorth Sea fracture stores CO2
According to a report from the ECO2 project – a collaborative project funded by the European Commission’s Framework Seven Programme – a large fracture storing CO2 has been discovered in the North Sea.
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NewsPort of Ystad turns greener
Sweden’s Port of Ystad has built a High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC) plant to supply power to ships at berth, in a bid to become greener.
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NewsGreenPort Congress to take place in Marseille
Next week, GreenPort Congress will take place from 3 to 5 October at the World Trade Centre, Marseille in France, and is set to be packed with the latest policies and issues affecting the maritime industry.
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NewsArctic 'gold rush' needs caution
Some are likening the push into the Arctic as the “new gold rush” said maritime economist Ernst G Frankel of MIT at the recent 2012 Onassis Lectures at the Cass Business School – but it needs to be a careful balancing act.
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NewsDFDS connects vessels to Gothenburg’s OPS
Swedish shipping company, DFDS Seaways, is set to get connected to onshore power supply (OPS) at three European ports, in a bid for a better working environment, both on board and ashore, and significant environmental gains.
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NewsEU adopts sulphur directive compromise
The EU has offcially adopted a compromise regarding the sulphur content in marine fuels during its September plenary session, which allows states to assist the maritime sector.
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NewsWind turbine foundations built at Zeebrugge
Belgian marine civils and dredging expert, the Jan De Nul Group, has finished construction of the majority of its 16 concrete turbine foundations in the Port of Zeebrugge for Swedish power giant, Eon .
