Middle East – Page 3

  • The LNG tugs will be fitted with a range of Rolls-Royce power and propulsion equipment
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    Rolls-Royce and Drydocks develop LNG tugs

    2013-04-12T13:43:00Z

    Rolls-Royce is to provide power and propulsion systems for LNG powered tugs being designed by Drydocks World Dubai for the Middle East market.

  • Aqaba – Jordan’s only container port has benefitted from Transas VTS
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    Transas delivers VTS expertise to Aqaba

    2013-02-06T18:14:00Z

    Global marine IT expert, Transas Marine, has completed a stand alone AIS-based VTS installation at the Port of Aqaba under the auspices of the EU-funded SafeMed II Project .

  • Environmentally friendly technologies are high on the agenda for Drydocks
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    New green initiatives in the UAE

    2012-05-15T12:07:00Z

    Drydocks World and Maritime World have been implementing new environmentally friendly technologies and has a recertification to ISO 14001 standard by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).

  • Cleaning up the Port of Mina Zayed
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    Divers clean up Abu Dhabi ports

    2012-05-02T10:00:00Z

    Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) is demonstrating its commitment to protecting the marine environment - its just completed a two day diving campaign to clean up the seabeds of the Emirate’s ports and marinas.

  • Justin Saunders – aims to help the Middle East become more environmentally responsible
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    Environmental survey in the Middle East

    2012-04-10T10:52:00Z

    Emapsite, global specialist in GIS and environmental monitoring, has expanded its operations in the Middle East with the opening of a second office in Saudi Arabia.

  • DP World has been awarded for a traffic congestion project at Jebel Ali Photo: Imre Solt
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    DP World wins sustainability award

    2012-02-21T22:30:00Z

    DP World has won the prestigious Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) for its work in helping to improve the efficiency of the supply chain.

  • Environmental effect is an important aspect of dredging
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    Abu Dhabi CEDA-IADC dredging training

    2012-01-17T19:00:00Z

    Environmental Aspects of Dredging, jointly developed and presented by the Central Dredging Association (CEDA) and the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), has taken place in Abu Dhabi.

  • ADPC takes its responsibility to the environment seriously
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    ADPC awarded for sustainability

    2011-11-21T18:12:00Z

    Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has gained recognition for protecting the environment in which it operates - by winning three environmental awards in the past week.

  • News

    Gangavaram port to grow

    2011-05-17T15:45:00Z

    India''s deep, multi- purpose port at Gangavaram will be expanded with an investment of Rs9.40bil.

  • Chennai port with two dusty cargoes
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    Dusty cargo, a headache to Chennai port

    2011-05-15T11:59:00Z

    Chennai port has been ordered to stop handling polluting coal and iron ore.

  • Gulftainer's UAE container terminals
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    Record for KCT & SCT

    2011-05-13T16:11:00Z

    Gulftainer''s UAE container terminals Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) and Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT) have experienced significant growth of around 10% per annum for the last two years.

  • Chennai terminal
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    Mega terminal for Chennai

    2011-04-08T11:52:00Z

    The government of India is planning to build amega container terminal at Chennai, India’s second busiest container port.

  • News

    ISO Awards for ADPC

    2011-03-16T10:17:00Z

    The Abu Dhabi Port Company has been awarded ISO 14001:2004 for Environment Management System Standard and ISO BS: OHSAS 18001:2007 which relates to a Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard for ports operations.

  • UAE
    News

    United Arab Emirates shipping industry committed to reducing sea freight emissions

    2011-02-22T11:30:00Z

    The United Arab Emirates Shipping Association (UAESA) is taking a lead position regionally and globally regarding the shipping industry’s response to climate change.

  • News

    Turtles get support from Gulftainer

    2010-12-03T10:01:00Z

    Sharjah-based Gulftainer Group is showcasing their commitment to marine conservation by sponsoring two turtles and extending their support to a conservation project.

  • News

    Turkish eco-crane order

    2010-12-03T10:01:00Z

    Konecranes received an order for five electric RTG (rubber tired gantry) cranes to be delivered to port operator Nemport in Nemrut, Aliaga Bay.

  • Two LHM 500 cranes in operation at ABG Infralogistics Ltd, India
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    Liebherr continues to grow in India

    2009-11-19T13:58:00Z

    Liebherr has acquired a strategically important order in the Indian market.

  • Charles Haine
    News

    A week in the life of an Environment Manager

    2009-11-11T11:04:00Z

    A new GreenPort column designed to draw attention to the varied responsibilities of environment managers shaping port and terminal policy. This month, the spotlight falls on Charles Haine, Global Environmental Manager, DP World. Charles has been with DP World, the Dubai-based international marine terminal operator, since May 2008. His challenges ...

  • News

    Van Oord completes The World

    2008-04-25T09:48:00Z

    At the beginning of February dredging and marine contractor Van Oord completed the prestigious land reclamation project The World in the emirate of Dubai.