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US grants to tackle climate change
Ten US grants of around US$1m in funding are being awarded to coastal communities to help address the effects of coastal storms, flooding, erosion and sea level rise.
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NewsUnique System expands offering
Unique System FZE is expanding its offering with the new DIVE MK2 underwater gauge from Cygnus Instruments, for which it is the distributor for the entire Middle East.
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NewsThe port of Cork’s future plans for redevelopment
Since it first developed its Environmental Management System in 2006, the Port of Cork can now demonstrate the significant progress that has been made in managing and reducing the impact of its port operations on the environment, says Finbarr Kearney, Environmental Officer at the Port of Cork Company.
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NewsYara expands with GTM acquisition
Yara International is expanding its offering after acquiring a 63% stake in Green Tech Marine (GTM), a sulphur oxide (SOx) scrubber supplier.
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NewsUS needs to up its game, says GlobalData
Despite the US being the world’s largest natural gas producer, its lack of approved LNG export terminals is preventing energy companies from competing in the growing global LNG market, says Global Data.
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NewsNauta launches LNG PSV
Poland’s Nauta Shiprepair Yard has launched a partly outfitted hull of an LNG-powered platform supply vessel (PSV).
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NewsMEPC completes 66th session at IMO
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 66th session from 31 March to 4 April 2014, at IMO Headquarters in London.
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BWM Convention problems go unsolved
The global shipping industry is concerned about “serious” implementation problems associated with the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, which governments chose to gloss over at the recent MEPC meeting.
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NewsPorts prepare for gas-fuelled future
More and more ports are either planning for, or are anticipating, the development of LNG bunkering, according to a new survey by Lloyd’s Register.
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NewsBreaking boundaries in shore side power
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.
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NewsKarachi terminal goes green
Hutchison Port Holdings-owned (HPH) Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) is carrying out a series of ‘green’ equipment initiatives in a bid to help reduce CO2 emissions in and around Pakistan.
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NewsPorts prepare for gas-fuelled future
More and more ports are either planning for, or are anticipating, the development of LNG bunkering, according to a new survey by Lloyd’s Register.
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NewsSeattle awards Green Gateway Partners
The Port of Seattle has awarded Maersk Line, COSCO Container Lines America’s, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line for their 2014 environmental achievements.
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NewsWärtsilä unveils new dual-fuel engine
Wärtsilä has added a new dual fuel engine to its portfolio, which it says offers lowest fuel consumption, high output and attractive lifecycle costs.
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ICS pledges support for IMO emissions reporting
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has pledged its support for an IMO-managed system to monitor and report on the level of CO2 emissions from ships globally.
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NewsZeeland unveils intermodal planner
Netherlands-based Zeeland Seaports has developed a new online intermodal planner, to help carriers find the best possible route.
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NewsThe holistic approach to protect HVAC systems
Protecting HVAC systems is a proactive step towards safeguarding the environment. As an alternative to chemical dosing, continuous filtration and treatment can prolong the system and component lifespan without risking the environment, says Björn Dörum, Director Enwa Water Treatment AS.
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NewsLNG cargo handling simulator
Sweden’s Transas Marine has launched a new liquid cargo handling simulator, the LCHS 5000 TechSim LNG, which it says is the first in the market to boast ship-to-ship transfer functionality.
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NewsRecruiting to the LNG sector
There are enormous growth opportunities within the LNG market, not least in the development of new technology and safety measures, but also in recruitment.
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NewsFirst Gasum LNG terminal takes shape
Finland’s Gasum has chosen Tahkoluoto, Pori as the location of its first LNG terminal, which it says will improve the availability of LNG in Finland and reduce emissions.
