Latest News – Page 131
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NewsLast chance to save 20% on GreenPort Congress
The 20% early bird discount for this year’s GreenPort Cruise & Congress in Valencia ends at the end of the day on 16 August 2018.
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NewsABP partners up with Rolls-Royce and Svitzer
Associated British Ports says it has partnered up with Rolls-Royce and Svitzer to develop the next generation of sustainable port technologies.
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NewsPortable ballast monitoring verification
Independent benchmark testing on behalf of the Chinese government has identified one method as an accurate methodology for portable ballast water sampling.
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NewsKalmar secures double green equipment order
Kalmar has secured two new major deals for green electric equipment in Germany and Poland offering operators increased reliability and productivity.
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NewsChina’s first privately owned LNG terminal
China''s first privately owned LNG terminal has begun operation at Zhoushan Port signalling what is expected to become an increasing trend for private companies to set up their own terminals to make them less reliant on state supply.
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NewsAmsterdam ESI discount doubled for LNG use
The Port of Amsterdam has doubled the maximum Environmental Ship Index (ESI) discount for vessels that have an ESI certificate and use LNG for their main or auxiliary engine to incentivise efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsEfficient hybrid straddle carriers
A hybrid straddle carrier with an autonomous navigation system is helping improve operational efficiency during its final testing phase.
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NewsBattery and fuel cell project makes its mark
Eidesvik Offshore, Wärtsilä Norway and DNV GL are closing the FellowSHIP research project which has explored the use of marine battery, hybrid and fuel cell technology for over 15 years.
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NewsMist cannon exercises dust control at US port
A leader in dust control solutions has helped a port located along the Hudson River control fugitive particle emissions using atomised mist technology.
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NewsTrump banks on new US supplied LNG terminals
President Trump says that trade talks between the US and EU will result in nine new ports to facilitate supply of American LNG to various parts of Europe.
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NewsGreen US terminal build enters final phase
The US Port of Long Beach has begun work on the last phase of its Middle Harbor terminal redevelopment project with an emphasis on efficiency and clean cargo equipment.
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NewsAsia takes a short-term approach to emissions
Asia Pacific ports are focusing more on sustainability due to the maritime industry’s increasingly stringent emissions regulations and mounting concerns over local air pollution, writes Sam Whelan.
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IMO steps up to the plate
The IMO has long been seen as a bastion for corporate lobbying and economic interests to thrive. But this year it has also proved it is able to adapt and change in order to to tackle climate change, writes Chloé Farand
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NewsSustainable shipping solutions partnership
Damen Shipyards Group and Skoon Energy have signed a cooperation agreement of understanding for the advancement of energy transition in the shipping industry, including electric propulsion.
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NewsPSC collective focus on emission compliance
The Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU port state control (PSC) regimes will focus on the prevention of ship air pollution during forthcoming concentrated inspection campaigns (CICs).
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NewsFleet Cleaner completes Rotterdam oil cleanup
After the recent oil spill disaster involving the Bow Jubail in the Port of Rotterdam, one piece of technology was instrumental in helping the authorities clean ship’s hulls which were fouled by heavy fuel oil.
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NewsElectric drive promises emissions reduction
Port equipment manufacturer Liebherr has developed a new low-voltage frequency converter system which promises significant reduction in energy consumption and emissions.
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NewsPort of Busan bunkering agreement
The Port of Busan has signed a cooperation agreement with the Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) to establish a robust port bunkering system going forward.
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NewsAdani Ports inks long-term Dhamra LNG pact
Adani Ports has inked a long-term LNG regasification agreement for the Dhamra LNG terminal with GAIL India to help secure its future status as a supply hub to eastern India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
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NewsEco pilings protect Hueneme marine life
The Port of Hueneme is using chemical free eco-friendly pilings for its new efficiency-geared harbour deepening project.
