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NewsLNG barge to power cruise ships in Norway
Becker Marine Systems is offering its low-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) HUMMEL hybrid barge technology as a power solution for cruise ships operating in Norwegian fjords and ports.
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NewsRotterdam looks to wind market
The Port of Rotterdam is banking on the renewables market by creating a new space for an offshore centre for wind energy at sea and the decommissioning of oil and gas platforms.
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NewsElectric container feeder
A Norwegian vessel believed to be the world’s first fully electric autonomous container feeder is expected to become operational by summer 2018.
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NewsPERS environmental certs for EU ports
Five EU ports have achieved PERS environmental certification underlining their commitment to protect the environment.
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NewsZero emissions ferry in testing phase
An air-supported and battery powered zero emissions ferry in its testing stages is believed to be the world’s fastest electric commuter vessel.
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NewsEcoship builder confirmed
Japan’s Peace Boat cruise organisation says it will construct its unique Ecoship green concept cruise vessel with the Finnish shipbuilder Arctech.
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NewsHybrid system to part replace engine
A Wärtsilä hybrid system with batteries aims to make offshore supply vessels less dependent on generators.
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NewsGreenPort Congress and Cruise 2017
The programmes have been released for the 2017 GreenPort Cruise and Congress conference where the focus will be on ‘Creating Partnerships for sustainable development.''
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NewsLi-ion battery powered AGVs
Germany’s Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has ordered 25 Konecranes Gottwald Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery drives for the Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA).
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NewsExtreme weather tug to escort LNG ships
A Norwegian-owned dual fuel tug will begin providing services from the port of Melkøya’s north terminal, following successful completion of sea trials.
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NewsLNG bunker vessel partners with Skangas
The first European-built LNG bunker and distribution vessel, officially named Coralius this month, is set to fuel Gasum subsidiary Skangas in the North Sea, the Skagerak strait and the Baltic Sea.
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NewsSE Asia ramps up LNG activity
An LNG bunkering demo has been held at Singapore’s Jurong Port by Pavilion Energy, the first of its kind in Singapore and in South-east Asia.
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NewsCompeting through port-city animation
AIVP, the international port-city engagement organisation, will once again bring together stakeholders and representatives of civil society and encourage them to share a common vision of competitivity at its next AIVP Days conference in Le Havre, France.
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NewsNew app plans green transport route
A ‘Green-Zones’ app has been released which allows logistic firms to plan routes and journeys in Europe with their environmental footprint in mind.
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NewsPioneering electric trucks
Hyster says it’s poised to take the next giant leap forward in port equipment as it begins testing high capacity lift trucks with electric motors.
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NewsUK clean air framework strategy
The Joint Air Quality Unit at the UK''s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has set out its plans to tackle air quality in its ‘Clean Air Zone Framework’ strategy which will include port zones.
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NewsDutch port hull cleaning service
Dutch hull cleaning and inspection equipment company, Fleet Cleaner, has expanded its green hull cleaning services to all ports in the Netherlands.
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NewsScrubber system to clean ferry's exhaust
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply its exhaust gas cleaning system for a new Korean ferry.
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NewsEfficient cruise terminal development
The international engineering consultancy Ramboll has been appointed to lead a highly skilled technical team developing a new efficient cruise terminal facility on the UK’s River Mersey.
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NewsCanadian port joins Green Marine
The Port of Belledune in Canada has signed up to Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental certification programme for the maritime industry in North America.
