Energy & Technology

Green ships are sailing the oceans, green ports are handling their cargoes, but the towing industry is not allowing itself to be left out. The age of the green tug has arrived,…

Seattle’s Terminals 90 and 91 are now equipped for safer night work on cruise ships, commercial workboats and fishing vessels after being retrofitted with Bright Light Systems’ Light Emitting Plasma (LEP) lighting.

The Port of Bergen will be entering into the first phase of implementing shore side power for offshore supply ships in January 2015.

Schneider Electric is well known for its energy management systems and its new ShoreBoX™ system aims to revolutionise the market thanks to its portability and modularity.

Rietlanden Terminals BV at the Port of Amsterdam has become the ‘world’s first’ terminal to be illuminated entirely by high-power LEDs.

Greenheart is a non-profit organisation dedicated to innovation in sustainable maritime technology with a focus on sail-solar hybrid solutions, writes Pat Utley, director of the Greenheart Project.

The market is expanding rapidly, for example, the latest Rolls-Royce natural gas marine engine is being installed in two LNG powered ships now under construction in India.

GE Aviation of the USA hopes that the modern technology and proven performance of its GE38 gas turbine will make it an attractive option for marine applications.

Most dry bulk commodities are prone to spillage and dust pollution, posing environmental problems even for ports which handle comparatively low tonnages.