News 2-10 – Page 170
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NewsBallast Water Convention enters into force
The IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention will enter into force on 8 September 2017 after Finland acceded to the treaty, but there are concerns that shipowners are still without treatment systems approved for global use.
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NewsFirst containership LNG-fuel conversion
Bureau Veritas announced at SMM that it is set to class the first containership LNG fuel conversation.
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NewsGreen future vision at SMM
With the introduction of a new hall dedicated to green propulsion at this year’s SMM in Hamburg, the show saw a strong focus on environmental challenges and future solutions.
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NewsDon’t miss GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2016
With just over a month to go, it’s time to book your place at this year’s GreenPort Cruise and Congress taking place from 11 to 14 October, if you haven’t done so already.
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NewsGreen collaboration for sustainable shipping
The Green Award Foundation and RightShip are to increase their collaboration to promote safe, sustainable shipping.
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NewsSecond dual fuel tug launched
A second dual fuel tug has been launched at Gondan Shipyard in Spain – apparently only the second one ever to be built in Europe which runs for the most part on LNG.
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NewsLNG cruise ferry simulator development
The new software and maritime simulation technology division at Kongsberg is working on the development of a state-of-the-art LNG Cruise Ferry simulator model.
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NewsPort of LA holding its own
The Port of Los Angeles said it has mainly continued to preserve its clean air gains in order to reduce key pollutants, lower health risks and improve life quality in LA.
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NewsGreen vessel for Irish Sea services
BG Freight Line, subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, is set to receive new green short sea container feeder vessels.
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NewsJamaica's multipurpose port
The Jamaican government are working to convert the shipping ports in Montego Bay into a regional multipurpose port.
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NewsLong Beach green goals dented
Lingering effects from ships at anchor early last year have impacted the air quality at the Port of Long Beach.
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NewsPakistani LNG terminal
Pakistan has signed a deal to purchase a new Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for its second import terminal at Port Qasim, Karachi.
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NewsSolar power at Rotterdam
The largest solar park in Rotterdam has been constructed on top of the freezer warehouse of FrigoCare in the Waalhaven and it produces enough electricity to supply one third of the warehouse’s energy needs.
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IWSA at SMM
The International Windship Association (IWSA) will host its annual Wind Propulsion Innovation Forum at SMM in Hamburg this year.
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NewsAyr cashes in on renewables
The British Port of Ayr has seen one of its busiest weeks since 1991 with 10 vessels calling at the port, four of which being for renewable energy projects.
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NewsGreen heavy lift cargo crane technology
Cargo handling expert, Protea is already well known for delivering high quality offshore and marine lift equipment, but it''s now also turning its attention to heavy lift cargo cranes.
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NewsWind power for Shoreham
The wind turbines at Shoreham Port in the UK are now fully operational and will be able to provide enough electricity to supply the pump house which replenishes water lost to the sea when the lock gates are opened.
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NewsCarbon award for Dover
The UK''s Dover Harbour Board has achieved the Carbon Trust Standard award for the fourth time after accomplishing an impressive 17.2% reduction in the Port of Dover carbon footprint.
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Californian climate bill woes
There is an amount of uncertainty surrounding a new climate bill which will affect US Californian ports and how this will affect them competitively.
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NewsGreen efforts in China
As China fulfilled its energy-saving targets for the first half of 2016, more effort has been pledged to support the country’s green sector.
