Latest News – Page 96
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NewsHull cleaning kicks off in Qatar
A new hull cleaning agreement has seen the first eco-friendly hull clean to remove marine biofouling completed at a Qatar port.
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NewsDust protection screens cut air pollution
A project to construct dust protection screens has been completed at a Russian port to help reduce pollution.
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NewsMoU explores hydrogen's sustainability role
Five Singapore and two Japanese companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study how hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative can contribute to a clean and sustainable energy future for Singapore.
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NewsRecord-breaking LNG bunkering operation
The largest global LNG bunkering operation on record has taken place at a Dutch port with the most powerful semi-submersible crane vessel.
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NewsLNG development boost at Swedish port
A multi-functional terminal for liquefied methane-based fuels including LNG will be developed at a Swedish port.
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NewsElectric forklifts cut emissions at UK port
A fleet of electric forklift trucks has arrived at a UK port as part of an ongoing effort to reduce emissions and make more use of renewable energy generated onsite.
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NewsBelgian port helps realise wind farm
Offshore wind components have arrived at a Belgian port as part of a challenge to keep the construction of a new offshore wind farm on schedule amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsLNG investment at German Baltic ports
LNG bunkering infrastructure will be developed in ports along the German Baltic Sea coast as part of a new partnership.
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NewsNew dates announced for Coastlink 2020
As a result of the prevailing global conditions, and the most recent Government advice, Mercator Media has taken the decision to re-schedule the Coastlink conference that was due to take place in May 2020 at the Port of Antwerp.
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NewsEnvironmental protection project progresses
A project which aims to improve the environmental quality of ports and their surrounding coastal areas using innovative educational tools has demonstrated its learnings in a recent meeting.
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NewsMaritime pollution guidance in the Caribbean
Senior maritime administrators in the Caribbean have been briefed on a programme which aids the prevention of maritime pollution.
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NewsElectric ASV enables zero-emission operations
A German port has deployed its first autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) for water measurement with electric propulsion for zero-emission operation.
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NewsSouth American LNG terminal to be developed
A global LNG infrastructure company has signed an agreement to develop an LNG import terminal in a South American port.
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NewsHybrid cranes to cut emissions in Tanzania
Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has invested in diesel-electric rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for fuel savings, low emissions and easy maintenance.
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NewsRussian port increases green financing
A Russian port has said it has increased financing of its environmental programme 1.7 times.
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NewsTOC Europe postponed
TOC Europe has been postponed as coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in Europe.
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NewsABP welcomes green-powered cruise vessel
A Welsh port has welcomed Hurtigruten’s green technology cruise ship MS Fridtjof Nansen, the latest to call in an increasing number of environmentally-friendly vessels.
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NewsPorts pledge to promote LNG
An MoU to promote the use of LNG as a marine fuel and the provision of LNG bunkering services has been signed by a Canadian port authority and a Japanese port authority.
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NewsGrant funding for port efficiency improvements
An American port has received funding which is helping it to make efficiency improvements to both its infrastructure and equipment.
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NewsFinnish port applies for green funding
A Finnish port has made a funding application to the EU to help realise its ambition of 100% carbon-neutral operations by 2035.
