Latest News – Page 155
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NewsThe LNG advantage
In the first of a series of reports on sustainable cruise ports, Michele Witthaus talks to Jordi Vila of the Port of Barcelona about how the port’s environmental initiatives benefit cruise operators.
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NewsCombating the problem of residual plastic waste
Global plastic production has topped 300 million tonnes and is expected to double in the next twenty years. At present, only 10% of this plastic packaging is recycled, meaning that over 90% is landfilled, incinerated or sadly disposed of in the seas and oceans, writes Elena Parisi, Commercial Leadership Programme ...
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NewsAsia trade boost from LNG bunkering group
Three ports have joined an international LNG bunkering port focus group set up to boost the uptake of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as marine fuel and expected to increase Intra-Asia trade routes in Asia.
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NewsHybrid solution reduces emissions and cost
Corvus Energy will supply battery power for the hybridisation of Farstad Shipping’s PSV ''Far Sun'' to reduce emissions and lower operating costs.
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NewsStudy predicts LNG bunkering surge
DNV GL has conducted a study into the future LNG bunkering market in the Iberian Peninsula, demand for which looks set to surge by 2050.
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NewsBallast Water Management progress “too slow”
The installation timeframe for ballast water management systems has been extended until September 2024, prompting some NGOs to say decarbonisation policy is moving too slowly.
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NewsAnti-contamination first in Copenhagen
The first cruise vessel in Copenhagen has had its hull cleaned with pioneering ROV technology that keeps contaminates out of the water.
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NewsA global leader in grain and seed handling
When it comes to efficient bulk handling, Cimbria is known globally for its extensive products and services which support the cleaning, sorting, treating, drying, storage and conveyance of grain and seed.
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NewsEnvironmentally friendly lubricants
Whatever you call them – bio oils or green lubricants, these environmentally ‘acceptable’ lubricants (EALs) are increasing significantly in their use, particularly where water is close-by, writes Phil Cumberlidge, Panolin International Inc.
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NewsRevolutionising electrification of marine transport
Harbour cities across Asia depend on diesel ferries to transport millions of passengers each year. They are a dirty but necessary part of life, with marine transport adding to air pollution that is blamed for thousands of deaths each year and adding to greenhouse gas emissions, writes Kimmo Rauma, CEO ...
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NewsMEPC approves BWM treaty draft amendments
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 71) has approved draft amendments to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention treaty linking BWM installation implementation schedules to ships’ renewal surveys.
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NewsHiab launches connected solutions offering
A new “connected solutions” offering by Hiab aims to enhance the productivity, efficiency, and safety of its equipment for fleet operators.
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NewsESI to evaluate CO2
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) will be first sustainable quality mark in international shipping to evaluate the performance of vessels in reducing CO2.
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NewsBV adds hybrid power and battery rules
Bureau Veritas has consolidated its experience in the field of hybrid vessels with a new series of notations and rules addressing energy storage systems (ESS) to support ship operators in reducing emissions.
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NewsLNG supply station
Dunkirk''s LNG terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque have signed an agreement to develop an LNG supply station to refuel tank trucks at the terminal.
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NewsExpanded Panama Canal facilitating LNG growth
More than 90% of the global LNG fleet can transit the Panama Canal since its expansion, enabling US producers to ship LNG to Asia more quickly and easily.
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NewsValencia pioneers hydrogen machinery
The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation is to pioneer the use of hydrogen and fuel cells in port machinery prototypes by 2020.
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NewsLNG ferry for Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries has signed a contract for a new LNG cruise ferry, which when completed is slated to be the most environmentally-friendly ship operating on the English Channel.
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NewsIndustry ally in decarbonisation
Leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine builders and suppliers, big data providers and oil companies have signed up to a new Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to help decarbonise shipping.
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NewsBattery chargers supplied to US ferries
California-based Newmar is supplying PTMS series modular battery chargers which promise reliability for a new fleet of passenger ferries in New York.
