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Making operations more efficient
The MONALISA 2.0 project’s successor, Sea Traffic Management (STM) Validation Project, aims to be the next step for a more efficient and environmentally friendly maritime sector.
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NewsSME secures funding for tidal energy in Orkney
UK-based marine engineering company, Sustainable Marine Energy (SME), has arranged a £4.5m funding package to begin deploying an array of its PLAT-O tidal energy systems at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
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NewsShore to ship power partnership
Cavotec and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly offer complete shore-to-ship power solutions globally.
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NewsWater cleaning technologies
Alfa Laval will present its spectrum of technologies and services to help the industry reduce their environmental footprint from water and waste streams at the IFAT exhibition in Munich.
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NewsMilford Haven’s green strategies help performance
The Port of Milford Haven has performed strongly thanks in part to increased volumes of LNG and a diversification strategy focusing on marine renewables.
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NewsESPO Conference 2016 preview
This year’s ESPO Conference will see the European port industry, stakeholders and EU policy makers gather in Dublin on 2 and 3 June.
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Hybrid transport system
Adgero has unveiled an operational energy-saving, hybrid electric system for road transport at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, UK.
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NewsThordon Bearings sums it up
Converting propeller shaft bearings to seawater-lubricated from the traditional oil-lubricated systems prevents millions of litres of operational oil from polluting the world’s oceans. Now that figure is quantifiable thanks to a bespoke modelling tool developed by Canada-based Thordon Bearings.
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NewsThe importance of great rivers
The second conference on Initiatives for the Future of Great Rivers (IFRG), hosted by the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), focused on the increased new energy models which are emerging around rivers.
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NewsProgress on CO2 reduction
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption.
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Next phase of the Shore Power Project
The Port of Hueneme has announced the second half of its Shore Power Project, and confirmed that environmental stewardship remains its top priority.
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NewsLNG hose development
Trelleborg’s fluid handling operation has been awarded the EN1474-2 accreditation for its revolutionary hose design for LNG transfer between floating terminals and carriers.
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NewsCleaner greener water taxis
Renewable energy propulsion specialist, REAPsystems, is developing a hybrid-drive system for installation in Venice’s water taxis in order to convert the current fleet into cleaner, greener transport.
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NewsOpening address at MEPC 69
The first of two Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meetings to be held this year began in London on 18 April at the IMO headquarters.
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NewsEnergy solutions workshop draws closer
Southampton will play host to a unique event bringing together international experts to highlight the potential use of high performance marine battery systems and stored energy.
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NewsHamburg rail network sets benchmark
The Port of Hamburg is helping to set the benchmark for European rail networks, largely due to its reputation as a pioneer for environmentally-friendly, reliable transport into the hinterland.
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NewsPort of Silloth solar farm
Associated British Ports (ABP) will install a solar farm at the Port of Silloth in order to generate up to 220,000kWh of its own electricity.
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NewsWhat can we expect from MEPC 69?
Significant decisions on environmental regulations affecting shipping are expected at the 69th session of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC).
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NewsSupplying greener equipment
The latest deliveries of Liebherr mobile harbour cranes have underlined a strong demand for innovative and green cargo handling solutions in Scandinavia for the crane expert.
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NewsGreen Award Foundation wins Green4Sea honour
The Green Award Foundation has received the Green4Sea Initiative Award, given for its contribution to environmental sustainability in the shipping industry.
