News 2-10 – Page 168
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Port of Venice for #myportforTurku
This spring, the European Commission Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, DG MARE, launched a photo competition where European citizens were invited to share photos of their favourite ports on social media.
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NewsLondon Gateway creates new wildlife habitat
DP World London Gateway has completed its creation of a new important intertidal habitat which will provide feeding ground for wading birds and fish.
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NewsMPA reduce GHG
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by implementing a project that will optimise truck routes to and from terminals located on Port of Montreal territory.
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NewsKalmar secures 34 reachstacker deal
Kalmar has secured an order for 34 Kalmar Gloria reachstackers from the European ro-ro terminal operator, C.RO Ports SA.
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NewsGuadeloupe shortlisted for ESPO award
Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes (GPC) is one of five port authorities shortlisted for the ESPO Award 2016 which is based on safeguarding and further upgrading the nature in the port area.
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NewsWood based biofuel testing success
Boskalis, and GoodFuels Marine have successfully performed live tests on a sustainable wood-based drop-in biofuel called UPM BioVerno.
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NewsLNG tugs and bunkering contract
Royal Boskalis Westminster joint ventures Keppel Smit Towage and Maju Maritime have ordered two LNG dual-fuel harbour tugs, a breakthrough for environmentally-friendly harbour towage services in the Singapore port.
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NewsPort emissions portal is Google Impact Challenge finalist
The Australian Marine Environment Protection Association’s (AUSMEPA) Port Emissions Portal has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Google Impact Challenge in Australia.
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NewsShell fuel supply for Carnival LNG ships
Shell has signed a supply agreement with Carnival Corp to supply LNG to fuel two vessels due to be in service by 2019.
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NewsCharging stations
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) has awarded the Port of Hueneme a $14,000 grant to help install two electric vehicle charging systems.
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NewsNext generation Damen Water Bus
Damen is set to launch its first composite Water Bus shortly as its first prototype is set to undergo sea trials.
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NewsFirst bunkering at Gothenburg
M/T Ternsund has become the first ship to bunker LNG at The Port of Gothenburg, the green fuel was bunkered from the Dutch vessel Coral Energy.
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NewsValencia reduces its carbon footprint
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has reduced its carbon footprint at the Port of Valencia by over 17% since 2008.
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NewsSustainable development at Ghent
Ghent Port Company has started construction on a new 220m long quay wall at the Port of Qhent which will accommodate more sustainable seagoing ships and inland vessels.
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NewsShip of the Year award
A unique vessel inspired by UNESCO World Heritage surroundings has won Skipsrevyen’s Ship of the Year 2016 award presented at this year''s SMM exhibition.
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NewsEcoslops signs deal with Total
Ecoslops, the specialist in producing marine fuel from refined marine oil residues, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Total to establish a new plant at the refinery at La Mède in Marseille.
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RSC spill campaign
RSC Bio Solutions has launched a new educational campaign aimed at informing the industry and general public on the dangerous effects of oil spills and leaks.
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NewsLNG supply options
Project Forward and Shell have joined forces to discuss and investigate the options of supplying LNG-powered vessels.
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NewsESPO award 2016
Bremen, Cartagena, Dunkirk, Guadeloupe and Riga have been shortlisted for the eighth European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports.
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Hybrid marine power workshop
A Hybrid Marine Power Workshop relevant to both workboats and ports is being held in Southampton UK on 27 October 2016.
