News 2-10 – Page 207
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NewsNew association to promote 'green' propulsion
A new association has been set up to encourage, advise and support the use of wind propulsion technologies in the commercial shipping industry.
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NewsWärtsilä to design ‘first’ LNG tug for Middle East
Wärtsilä is to design and supply the propulsion and other equipment for a new LNG-fuelled harbour tug, said to be the first for the Middle East region.
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NewsEnvisan unveils plans for eco-materials centre
Envisan France, the French branch of the environmental division of Jan De Nul Group, is beginning the construction of its Soil and Sediment Treatment Centre, designed for the treatment and recycling of polluted sediments and soil.
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NewsBergen adopts shore side power
The Port of Bergen will be entering into the first phase of implementing shore side power for offshore supply ships in January 2015.
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NewsForklift ‘first’ points to emission-free future
A collaboration between UK-based Briggs Equipment and Honda has resulted in the production of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck that relies entirely on renewable energy sources.
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NewsLNG gas carriers make the cut
Two new LNG-powered vessels being named on Teesside, UK, today, are set to significantly cut the environmental impact of chemical transport.
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NewsGreen Port Hull construction makes progress
Construction at the UK’s Green Port Hull site on Alexandra Dock has been contracted to a joint venture between GRAHAM and Lagan Construction Group for a value of £100m.
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NewsEU shipowners call for scrubber clarity
European shipowners are calling on EU Member States to adopt a clear, long-term position on the issue of the discharges of washwater by open-loop scrubber technology, ahead of the EU Sulphur Directive.
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NewsKeeping it clean in Oman
Gulf Agency Company (GAC) has been granted permission to seek a license to operate its cleaning systems at Sohar Port and Freezone, which the port’s chief executive says could “revolutionise” the industry.
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NewsSulphur survey launched by EU shipowners
European shipowners have launched a survey to monitor the economic impact of the 0.1% sulphur requirements for shipping in the European Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs), due to enter into force on 1 January 2015.
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NewsGetting better with transparency
The secretary of the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) has outlined the need for transparency of carbon emissions so that shippers can identify and act on their own carbon footprints.
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NewsKoper wins ESPO award
The Port of Koper was awarded this year’s European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) in recognition of its work in creating a sustainable future for the port and its surroundings.
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NewsLNG bunkering and supply for Dunkerque
The French Port of Dunkerque has chosen a consortium for the set-up of a marine bunkering and on-land supply chain of small-scale LNG, ahead of the opening of the LNG terminal.
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NewsKOTUG wins LNG operation contract
KOTUG is now Brunei Shell Petroleum Company’s exclusive towage provider for all LNG vessels at the Brunei LNG Terminal.
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NewsAntwerp call for LNG bunkering station operator
Antwerp Port Authority has issued an official request for proposals to operate the new LNG barge bunkering station being built at the port.
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Bureau Veritas tackles acoustic pollution
Bureau Veritas has launched a voluntary notation developed to help shipbuilders and operators reduce underwater noise radiating from ships.
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NewsEnvironmental stewardship at Busan
Busan Port Authority (BPA) says it’s ramping up development at the world’s fifth largest port to make it the logistics hub of Northeast Asia, but it’s not forgetting its environmental responsibility in the process.
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NewsAkzoNobel credits green shippers
Two ship owners are set to receive a total of almost US$500,000 as part of AkzoNobel’s new carbon credits methodology, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions.
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NewsNew car carrier ships to be LNG-fuelled
MAN Diesel & Turbo is to supply two 8S50ME-GI dual fuel two-stroke engines for a pair of newbuild pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) ships for United European Car Carriers (UECC).
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NewsNew engine boosts Hyster LPG forklifts
Hyster has updated its Fortens range of LPG forklifts with a new engine, which it says offers higher performance, maximum fuel efficiency, low noise and low vibration.
