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  • A workshop focussing on green energy will be part of the Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion Conference in Southampton
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    Green workshop at Next Generation Conference

    2016-02-11T11:05:00Z

    A one day workshop focussing on ‘new marine energy’ will be on offer at the Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion Conference in Southampton.

  • A six-cylinder in-line version of the Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine
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    LNG engines for Japanese carriers

    2016-02-11T10:56:00Z

    Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines capable of running on LNG will power 16 new gas carrier ships being built in Japan.

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    SevenCs joins MariGreen project

    2016-02-11T09:05:00Z

    The MariGreen project has welcomed on board German maritime software designer, SevenCs GmbH, to help realise its aim of a more sustainable, efficient and greener shipping industry.

  • EU backing international regulator frame work principle Photo: @Bulc_EU
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    European Commission backs IMO

    2016-02-10T16:19:00Z

    Kitack Lim, IMO secretary-general, and Violeta Bulc, the European transport commissioner, have had their first meeting since Mr Lim’s appointment.

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    Environmental Ship Index still going strong

    2016-02-10T12:17:00Z

    A scheme that measures the environmental friendliness of ships is proving beneficial in the battle against climate change, according to the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).

  • Baleària has signed a contract to construct a smart ferry
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    Baleària orders new LNG-fuelled ferry

    2016-02-09T14:54:00Z

    Baleària has signed a contract with LaNaval shipyard to construct a new eco-friendly smart ferry which will be powered by LNG and solar power.

  • Emissions are down at Port of LA terminal container TraPac
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    Emissions reductions targets met at TraPac container terminal

    2016-02-09T11:47:00Z

    A positive message of reduced emissions and continued environmental leadership was the key focus when Port of Los Angeles chief executive, Gene Seroka, addressed the Harbour Commission Meeting with the results of the TraPac Terminal Environmental Mitigation Measures Audit.

  • Fundación Valenciaport will hold a conference on LNG fuel
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    GAINN projects organise LNG conference

    2016-02-08T13:32:00Z

    Fundación Valenciaport will hold a conference on LNG fuel in Valencia as part of the GAINN projects.

  • Roof-top solar panels aim to generate electrical power of up to 361,000kWh at Mumbai’s business terminal
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    New solar power at the Port of Mumbai

    2016-02-08T10:41:00Z

    A new solar power initiative at APM Terminals Mumbai, the busiest container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, has been officially inaugurated.

  • The WEC Vermeer - WEC Lines will begin weekly calls at the Port of Liverpool
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    Changing the shape of UK logistics

    2016-02-04T15:38:00Z

    Dutch company WEC Lines is to begin weekly calls at the Port of Liverpool in a move which aims to cut freight mileage by 200m miles in the next five years.

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    DeltaPort gets PERS certified

    2016-02-04T12:54:00Z

    EPSO has announced that DeltaPort GmbH, Germany, has achieved the Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certification.

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    Sustainable marine biofuels

    2016-02-03T15:25:00Z

    Netherlands-based GoodFuels Marine has received the highest standard of certification from the Roundtable of Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), enabling the company to actively sell and promote RSB-certified biofuels to the shipping industry.

  • Maryland approves nearly $100m for new clean diesel buses
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    Clean diesel buses at Maryland

    2016-02-03T15:06:00Z

    The Maryland Transit Administration is in line to receive almost US$100m to invest in 172 advanced clean diesel buses.

  • Marseille Fos reports record growth and gears up for further success in 2016 Photo: collection Port de Marseille Fos
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    Gearing up at Marseille Fos

    2016-02-02T11:20:00Z

    Last year saw record container volumes headlining all-round freight growth at Marseille Fos, with total cargo rising 4.1% on the previous year to 81.7m tonnes. Similar growth was seen in the cruise sector with passenger numbers topping 2.5m for the first time.

  • LNG will be supplied to vessels in the Port of Singapore.
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    LNG bunkering in Singapore

    2016-02-01T10:03:00Z

    Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd and BG Group have been selected to supply LNG to vessels in the Port of Singapore.

  • Over 100 LNG vessels have travelled through the Gladstone since LNG exports commenced in early 2015
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    Port of Gladstone reaches 100 LNG vessels

    2016-01-29T17:09:00Z

    The Port of Gladstone, Australia, has welcomed its 100th LNG carrier, marking a significant milestone for LNG export.

  • Kalmar K-Motion for reachstackers
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    New efficient Kalmar reachstackers

    2016-01-29T10:01:00Z

    Kalmar has launched a new drive train system, K-Motion, into the Asia-Pacific region.

  • The InvaSave is on track to obtain IMO type approval
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    Damen's InvaSave en route for type approval

    2016-01-28T17:10:00Z

    Final shipboard tests of Damen’s InvaSave technology have commenced on board of the 800 teu container vessel, Henrike Schepers.

  • One of the facilities in India, Priya Blue Industries
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    Transitional measures for ship recycling

    2016-01-26T14:23:00Z

    Shipping companies are being advised to use the newly launched Transitional Measures for Shipowners Selling Ships and Recycling.

  • A pier mounted charging station provides safe and secure connections
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    Wireless marine charging concept

    2016-01-26T09:42:00Z

    Wärtsilä and Cavotec have signed an agreement to jointly develop a combined induction charging and automatic mooring concept.