Latest News – Page 107
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NewsPorts seize opportunities presented by drones
Sustainability in ports is receiving a boost from the emerging technologies associated with drone aircraft.
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NewsSupport for stringent emissions regulations
A European maritime authority has reported improved air quality but has stressed there is support for more stringent emissions regulations.
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NewsIMO workshop addresses policy compliance
A recent IMO workshop focused on implementing marine environment protection measures included participants from 12 southern and east African countries.
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NewsTraining aids oil spill liability competency
Nigerian port professionals have completed oil spill liability and compensation training to help them better prepare for and handle oil spill incidents.
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NewsCoastal clean-up in Jamaica
A port coastline in Jamaica recently received a major clean-up as part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on 21 September.
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NewsFirst ship-to-ship operation at Finnish port
A Finnish port has seen its first LNG ship-to-ship operation as well as the first SIMOPS (simultaneous operations) LNG ship-to-ship operation for a container feeder vessel in the Baltic Sea.
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NewsFirst new carrier for LNG project in Russia
The first of four new LNG carriers for an LNG project in Russia is due to begin service by November.
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NewsEcoslops expert to speak at GreenPort Congress
A sustainability expert at Ecoslops will take part in the first day of the 2019 GreenPort Cruise & Congress conference.
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NewsUS port moves closer to zero-emission target
A Californian port is meeting and exceeding all 2023 targets for reducing primary pollutants while cargo volumes continue to rise.
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NewsPipeline MOU for US LNG project
An MOU has been signed to develop the pipeline network for an LNG project at a Texas port.
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NewsSunderland ready for Dogger Bank windfarm
Port of Sunderland has declared itself ''ready, willing and able to deliver'' after a long-awaited government announcement of investment in Dogger Bank.
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NewsClimate change study launched
A climate change study which aims to reduce shoreline erosion caused by waves has been launched at a US port.
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NewsWorld’s first hydrogen-powered tug
A European port has ordered construction of the world’s first tug powered by hydrogen for ultra-low emissions to help it transition to sustainable, CO2-neutral operations.
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NewsSouth Korean port to slash vessel emissions
A South Korean port aims to cut passenger vessel emissions, noise and vibrations at berth with its first shore power solution.
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NewsTesting begins on wave and solar system
Testing has commenced on a combined wave and solar system at a port in Israel to progress renewable energy development.
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NewsSuccessful first bunkering at Japanese port
A Japanese port’s first LNG bunkering has been successfully carried out to confirm that LNG can be effectively and safely supplied there.
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NewsNew equipment helps keep port dust free
A port in Scotland has invested in a new machine to help it control and minimise its dust emissions from agri-bulk operations.
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NewsGreenPort Congress speaker confirmed
The associate partner and port operations consultant at HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH will speak on day one of GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019.
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NewsVolunteers join forces to clean up Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has organised and carried out a clean-up operation to reduce marine debris.
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NewsPort operator pursues hybrid pioneering goal
A Canadian port operator is set to become the first in the world to convert its entire fleet into hybrid vehicles.
