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  • Construction LNG receiving and regasification terminal will begin in late-2016
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    Agreement for HiLoad LNG regasification terminal

    2016-01-25T09:59:00Z

    HiLoad LNG AS, a subsidiary of Sevan Marine, has signed a Technology License Agreement with Vires Energy Corporation for an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in the Philippines.

  • The vessels present at the event included Damen’s 100% LNG-fuelled type C tanker EcoLiner Photo: Port of Rotterdam/Marjolein Boer
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    Successful end to the Rhine LNG Masterplan

    2016-01-25T09:58:00Z

    The LNG Masterplan for Rhine/Meuse-Main-Danube has been successfully completed, the culmination of which should result in more successful implementation of LNG infrastructure for the inland water transport sector.

  • The new inland waterway barges will be equipped with Wärtsilä power
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    Wärtsilä power for LNG barges

    2016-01-25T09:20:00Z

    A series of 15 110m inland waterway barges being built for Belgium based Plouvier Transport, to be chartered by Shell Trading Rotterdam (Shell), will be powered by Wärtsilä dual-fuel main engines.

  • A new industry guide that supports ship NOx emissions reduction strategies
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    Fathom publishes new NOx emissions guide

    2016-01-21T11:12:00Z

    Fathom Maritime Intelligence has announced the launch of a brand-new industry guide, The Ship Operator’s Guide To NOx Reduction.

  • India aims to make its ports cleaner and greener Photo: Wiki/Rash9745
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    Indian Ministry of Shipping initiates new green project

    2016-01-20T17:06:00Z

    The Ministry of Shipping in India has started a new project to aim to help make major ports across the country cleaner and greener.

  • The IMO confirmed that November ratifications did not trigger the convention’s entry into force
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    Requirement for BWM Convention not met

    2016-01-19T10:15:00Z

    The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has confirmed that the tonnage requirements for the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention have not been met.

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    Wartsila designs zero-emissions ferry concept

    2016-01-19T09:33:00Z

    Wärtsilä Marine Solutions has launched a concept for a series of innovative and cost effective shuttle ferries which feature zero or low emissions.

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    SoC for two ship recycling facilities in India

    2016-01-18T09:28:00Z

    Japan-headquartered classification society ClassNK has issued Statements of Compliance (SoC) to two ship recycling facilities in Gujarat, India.

  • Yidong Terminal orders nine more environmentally friendly hybrid RTGs
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    Green batteries for RTG cranes

    2016-01-15T14:04:00Z

    Corvus Energy will provide battery systems to power nine retrofit hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) at the Yidong Terminal.

  • The Ben E Nutter Terminal at the Port of Oakland has reopened
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    Port of Oakland marine terminal re-opens

    2016-01-13T11:45:00Z

    A Port of Oakland marine terminal has re-opened following two months of modernisation to improve cargo handling.

  • Vessels with a score of 20 points or higher are eligible for a discount from the Port of Amsterdam
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    Port of Amsterdam rewards clean ships

    2016-01-12T09:47:00Z

    The Port of Amsterdam has announced that it intends to double the bonuses awarded to ships listed on the Environmental Ship Index (ESI).

  • The new plan for the Port of Abidjan follows successful recycling refinery in the Port of Sines
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    New Ecoslops recycling plant at Port of Abidjan

    2016-01-11T17:08:00Z

    Ecoslops has announced that it has received an Agreement in Principle from the Port of Abidjan for land to construct a new recycling plant.

  • GSPCB has issued notices under the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act
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    Port operators warned over pollution

    2016-01-11T15:05:00Z

    Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued notices to Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) and two major companies handling coal at its terminal, according to Business Standard.

  • Värtahamnen will be redeveloped into a more efficient and safe space
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    Green development in Stockholm

    2016-01-06T17:06:00Z

    The Ports of Stockholm is redeveloping Värtahamnen as part of the urban development of Norra Djurgårdsstaden.

  • BWM convention has been ratified by Morocco, Indonesia and Ghana
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    BWM Convention ratification unconfirmed

    2016-01-05T10:33:00Z

    Ratification of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) convention has been brought closer to meeting the requirements for entry into force following ratifications by Morocco, Indonesia and Ghana.

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    Dredging acquisition

    2016-01-04T14:13:00Z

    Royal Boskalis Westminster is to acquire the dredging activities and assets of Germany’s STRABAG Wasserbau, formerly Möbius Wasserbau.

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    Leading energy standard

    2016-01-04T10:08:00Z

    The UK''s Associated British Ports (ABP) has achieved the international standard for energy management, ISO 5000:2011.

  • Gene Seroka vows to find a way to fix the China Shipping issue at Port of LA
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    Port of LA rolling back on pollution measures?

    2015-12-31T11:11:00Z

    The Port of LA has responded to claims from the media that it gave China Shipping North America permission to ignore emission-reduction requirements, arguing that it is already tackling the issue.

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    Controversial Abbot Point expansion approved

    2015-12-31T09:36:00Z

    Australia’s Queensland state government has approved the expansion of Abbot Point in north Queensland which will see the port become one of the world’s largest coal ports.

  • The vessels present at the event included Damen’s 100% LNG-fuelled type C tanker EcoLiner Photo: Port of Rotterdam/Marjolein Boer
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    Successful end to the Rhine LNG Masterplan

    2015-12-30T10:30:00Z

    An LNG Masterplan has been completed which should result in more successful implementation of LNG infrastructure for the inland water transport sector.