News 2-10 – Page 190
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NewsAntwerp celebrates LNG first
The Port of Antwerp is celebrating an LNG first after the seagoing vessel ‘Sefarina’, operated by Chemgas Shipping, became the first ship to be bunkered with LNG at the port.
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NewsShip Efficiency Awards winners announced
The winners of this year’s Ship Efficiency Awards, organised by Fathom Maritime Intelligence, have been announced, with Norsepower taking home the ‘Energy Efficiency Solution Award’.
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NewsISO 14001 – why the new changes matter
With a new version of the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) published in September, Greg Roberts, Sustainability and UK Expert on the ISO Technical Committee developing guidance for ISO 14001 implementation, explains why the changes are important.
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NewsLiebherr hybrid drive for Vienna
Liebherr is to supply its mobile harbour crane LHM 280, equipped with its Pactronic hybrid drive, to Austria’s Hafen Wein – a move that should help the port operator reduce CO2 emissions by around 30%.
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NewsISG delivers bulk containers to Peru
Intermodal Solutions Group (ISG) has delivered 1,200 specialised bulk containers to MMG to help the mining company move copper from its flagship Las Bambas mine to the Peruvian port of Matarani.
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NewsSouth Africa set for first LNG import terminal
South Africa is set to build its first LNG import facility at the west coast port of Saldanha Bay for around 20 billion rand (US$1.4bn), according to ‘Reuters’.
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NewsCarbon War Room retrofit grants available
The Carbon War Room (CWR) has issued a request for proposals to shipowners and charterers to apply for a grant that will help finance a single-vessel retrofit helping them to achieve fuel savings of 10 to 15%.
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NewsHybrid Power Conference
The Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Conference, taking place at the RNLI College, Poole, UK, from 6 to 8 October 2015, aims to spread the word about the benefits of hybrid power, including emissions reduction.
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NewsOn the agenda at the Congress
Two hot topics on the agenda at this year’s GreenPort Congress and Cruise conference will be fuel options for SECA compliance and dealing with waste from cruise ships.
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NewsHybrid shuttle carriers to clean up Virginia
The Port of Virginia is cleaning up its diesel fuel consumption and emissions with three Kalmar hybrid shuttle carriers - the first to be delivered in the USA.
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NewsGreen spreader dominance
Bromma is continuing to further its reach in the crane equipment market helped largely by its dominance in the green all-electric spreader sector.
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NewsIndustry leaders ‘Go Green’
Five of the industry’s leading terminal operators are joining forces this month for a new initiative that aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable future operations.
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NABU calls for more emission cuts
As the global cruise industry continues to grow, and with more stringent emissions regulations set to come in to force, the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) is calling for more shipowners to use environmentally friendly emission abatement techniques.
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NewsFiltersafe expands ballast water filter range
Israel-based Filtersafe is expanding its range of automatic ballast water filtration systems to meet future demands, as the industry prepares for the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.
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NewsSICK launches MARSIC emissions monitors
German sensor technology company, SICK, has unveiled two monitoring devices to help shipowners comply with requirements on measuring emissions, and offering proof of emissions required by port state control.
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NewsOOCL awarded for ‘green’ thinking
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has been awarded the 2015 ‘Singapore Environmental Achievement Award’ (SEAA) for its commitment to environmental sustainability.
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NewsConductix-Wampfler goes fully electric
Conductix-Wampfler is expanding its offering with a new Full E-RTG system, which enables port operators and crane manufactures to operate RTGs electrically.
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NewsCO2 emissions in decline
Average carbon dioxide emissions per container per kilometre on the world’s ocean transportation routes has declined by 8.4% from 2013 to 2014, according to BSR’s Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG).
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NewsOz environmental impact under review
Plans to develop a coal port at Abbot Point in Queensland, Australia, are making progress with a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) released for public comment until 18 September 2015.
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NewsConcerns raised over new cruise port
There is concern over a new London cruise terminal given the go ahead by Greenwich council because of the pollution it may create. Those in opposition of the development say that the council is not taking these concerns seriously.
