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  • MRE System is a revolutionary wind & solar power solution for ships
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    New power solution for ships in testing

    2012-06-05T21:09:00Z

    Early this month, Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) will start testing its Aquarius MRE System in a facility in Osaka in Japan. The Aquarius MRE System is a revolutionary wind and solar power solution for ships.

  • The MOU underlines the commitment of the Chinese ship recycling industry to reducing the environmental impact of a ship's complete life cycle
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    GL promotes green ship recycling in China

    2012-06-04T15:23:00Z

    Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and the China National Ship Recycling Association have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote green ship recycling in China.

  • Electrifying news from Laem Chabang
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    RTG conversion for Laem Chabang

    2012-05-08T13:55:00Z

    Shareholders of a container terminal at Laem Chabang in Thailand have made a bold commitment to environmental sustainability with a contract to electrify its Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs).

  • MPA has unveiled a new fleet of low emission patrol craft
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    Low emission patrol craft for Singapore

    2012-05-01T09:30:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has unveiled its brand new fleet of six low emission patrol craft.

  • MPA and DNV are working towards promoting LNG bunkering in Singapore
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    Future LNG bunkering in Singapore

    2012-04-12T12:16:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has set up a joint industry project to investigate the feasibility of LNG bunkering in Singapore in collaboration with Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

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    USA to raise issue of bottlenecks in Indian ports

    2012-02-22T15:41:00Z

    The infrastructure and congestion of Indian ports is a matter of concern for the US companies operating in India, as informed by Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco J Sanchez.

  • WSS are tackling ship pollution in China
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    Wilhelmsen Ships Service addresses Chinese regulations

    2012-01-24T22:30:00Z

    Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has announced the introduction of agency services covering Ship Pollution Response Organization (SPRO) regulations for vessels calling at Chinese ports.

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    Where the world of shipping meets India

    2012-01-11T09:47:00Z

    India - The seventh India Shipping Summit brought together, from 10 till 12 October 2011, international maritime leaders and the top Indian shipping executives in a highly successful two day event in Mumbai, India.

  • Jurong Port is investing in green technology and productivity projects in the port over the next five years.
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    Boost for green port solutions in Singapore

    2011-10-12T12:07:00Z

    Jurong Port (JP) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have committed to a large investment in green port technology and productivity over the next five years.

  • Right: Mr Kenichiro Hirata, Managing Executive Officer, Development Bank of Japan. Left: Mr Shugo Aoto, Managing Executive Officer, Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.
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    MOL Earns Environmental Ratings from DBJ

    2011-09-19T09:34:00Z

    Mitsui OSK Lines has purchased the DBJ Environmental Ratings from the Development Bank of Japan.

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    Q1 Losses for Hanjin too

    2011-05-15T09:04:00Z

    The Korean shipping giant also reported a Q1 2011 operating loss, despite higher revenues.

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    S$100mil Green Boost

    2011-05-12T11:45:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has launched a comprehensive package to promote environmentally-friendly shipping.

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    Salalah sets higher targets for less CO2

    2011-05-11T14:11:00Z

    Having achieved a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions in the last year, the Omani Port of Salaah plans to extend the scheme.

  • Clean AC power is essential for the reliable and efficient operation of electrical equipment
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    Movable shore power supply at Shanghai Port

    2011-04-07T16:03:00Z

    The Port of Shanghai started to use a movable 2000 kVA shore power supply system with Vacon AC drives to supply electricity from the national grid to the ships in dock.

  • The Kalmar Zero Emission(TM) E-One2 RTG is Cargotec's most environmentally friendly model.
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    Cargotec delivers its first Zero Emission(TM) RTGs to Asia

    2011-04-07T15:23:00Z

    Cargotec has completed the delivery of six Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes featuring Zero Emission(TM) technology to Vietnam''s terminal operator Saigon Newport.

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    Size Matters

    2011-03-17T10:47:00Z

    The 10 new 18,000 teu ships ordered by Maersk from South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding are scheduled for delivery from 2013.

  • It is not just marine wildlife that is being threatened by the vast number of Indian port projects. Photo:Greenpeace / Sumer Verma
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    India’s plans run into environmental issues

    2010-12-13T14:04:00Z

    There are a number of port proposals being turned over in Orissa at the moment, mostly related to mining shipments, an ongoing issue for India – but some are running into delays linked with environmental concerns.

  • Saigon has placed orders with Bromma and Cargotec’s Kalmar brand for handling equipment
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    Saigon orders zero-emission cranes

    2010-12-09T10:00:00Z

    Kalmar is to deliver six E-One2 zero emission rubber-tyred gantry cranes to Vietnam''s Saigon Newport (SNP).

  • Maersk Line is taking the initiative by switching to low sulphur fuel while calling at Hong Kong
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    Hong Kong fuel switch for Maersk

    2010-12-03T15:01:00Z

    A particulate and sulphur oxide reduction of “at least 80%” will result from Maersk Line’s recent move to switch its container ships to low-sulphur fuel while at berth in Hong Kong, claims the company.

  • Qindao has signed four partnerships with other ports
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    Qingdao, China – Leading the way in the “green” economy

    2010-03-17T10:51:00Z

    The City of Qingdao is making a big investment in its port and oceanic resources not only to combat the adverse effects of the economic downturn but also to develop a more “green” and sustainable economy