Latest News – Page 262
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NewsShipping company fits fuel switch
Norwegian ship owner Jo Tankers has achieved positive results in respect of meeting CARB and ECA requirements as a consequence of installing Jowa Technology''s Diesel Switch DS MKII.
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NewsLargest scrubber system now on order
Alfa Laval has signed a contract with Dutch shipowning group Spliethoff to fit a multiple inlet PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning system onboard a ship operating mainly in the North European ECA.
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NewsBromma take a holistic approach to spreaders
Global spreader specialists Bromma are upping the anti in spreader technology by focusing squarely on a greener, more holistic approach.
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NewsHamburg banks on liquefied gas
Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and The Linde Group have joined together to advance the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the port of Hamburg.
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NewsGreen cruise development in the North Sea Region
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS POSE the biggest challenge for the cruise sector today. Cruise ports must ensure they have the required reception facilities and can equip themselves to support a shoreside supply of LNG.
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NewsICS review CO2 emission reduction progress
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has met in London to discuss progress being made at IMO on further measures to reduce CO2 emissions from international shipping, among other issues.
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NewsNew sea garbage disposal regs for Oz
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has introduced new regulations which prohibit the discharge of garbage into the sea from ships - except in very limited circumstances.
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NewsPATCH ports target manufacturing
The Ports Adapting to Climate Change (PATCH) project is joining the Port of Newhaven at the UK’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition this week to promote new business ventures with manufacturers.
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NewsStandardising green port strategy
The first standardised emissions programme for ports has been launched by marine carbon management consultancy firm, Carbon Positive.
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NewsFirst sustainability report for Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp has released its first sustainability report – part of its “Total Plan for a More Competitive Port”, first launched in 2010 in response to the global financial crisis.
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NewsStockholm Wins Third ESPO Award: Interview
WINNING THE ESPO AWARD on Societal Integration is a tremendous recognition for a European Port for the efforts made to improve its relationship with the city.
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NewsHybrid conversion for LA harbour craft
The Port of Los Angeles has received approval from the US Coastguard to install a new hybrid propulsion system on its 42 year old harbour vessel – which will reduce emissions and fuel usage by 95%.
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NewsGreenPort Congress 2012 - Call for Papers
The call for papers for the GreenPort Congress 2012, organised by Mercator Media Ltd, has been released.
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NewsEcofriendly ballast water treatment
An environmentally friendly ballast water treatment solution has been developed that actually uses a compound produced from seawater to help complete the process.
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NewsVirginia’s idle incentive
Virginia’s Green Operator (GO) programme has been extended to include incentives for vessels participating in its fuel switch or alternative power schemes at its terminals.
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NewsGas powered ferries look to the future
A new, LNG powered ferry has started services in Western Norway – and the both the builders and designers believe that these ferries are “the future”.
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NewsCleaner shipping for Maersk and Broström
The world''s largest container carrier, Maersk Line, and Broström, part of Maersk Tankers, have joined the Port of Gothenburg campaign for cleaner shipping.
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NewsGreen and Effective Operations at Terminals and in Ports
EXISTING AND UPCOMING stricter air quality standards and regulations together with the need to reduce energy consumption are raising ports and terminals'' awareness of their carbon footprint.
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NewsShipping refutes “delaying tactics” allegation
The UK Chamber of Shipping has rebuffed the idea that the shipping industry is trying employ “delaying tactics” around the introduction of further emissions regulation.
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NewsProposal to reduce water pollution risks
Improvements in water quality in the EU could be at risk from new forms of chemical pollution. The Commission is proposing to add 15 chemicals to the list of 33 pollutants that are monitored and controlled in EU surface waters.
