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NewsLNG use in terminal tractors
Spanish terminal operator, Noatum, was at TOC Europe this year, to give the lowdown on its experiment on the use of LNG in terminal tractors at Valencia.
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NewsMeasuring lighting impact
Yazi Fletcher, chief technical officer, Phoenix Products Company, outlined the benefits of LED lighting at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition.
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NewsGothenburg incentive encourages cleaner fuel
The Port of Gothenburg is encouraging shipping companies to switch to cleaner fuel with a substantial discount for vessels running on LNG.
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NewsWinners of ‘Electric and Hybrid Marine Awards’ announced
The winners of the first ever ‘Electric and Hybrid Marine Awards’, which champions the best in technology and design in the sector, have been announced.
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NewsKalmar sets emissions benchmark
Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers, delivered to MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp earlier this year, have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions.
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NewsGreen agenda at PEMA Forum
There was an emphasis on the green agenda at this year''s Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) Forum held at TOC Europe.
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NewsGTT signs LNG carrier contract
French engineering and technology company Gaztransport and Technigaz, has signed an agreement for the design and construction of two LNG carriers to be built by Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding.
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NewsWärtsilä seals ‘industry first’ recognition
Wärtsilä has gained service level recognition for its Airguard and Oceanguard propeller shaft sealing systems from Lloyd’s Register and is said to be the first company in the industry to do so.
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NewsFelixstowe commits to being green
The Port of Felixstowe is looking to improve its operational and environmental efficiency with the introduction of its first electric-powered rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs).
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NewsInland vessel makes the switch
The first inland waterway vessel to be retrofitted with pollution-reducing LNG engines, ‘Eiger-Nordwand’, has been launched as part of the EU-supported ‘LNG Masterplan Rhine-Main-Danube’ project.
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NewsTexas LNG makes progress
Texas LNG LLC has received authorisation from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to export domestically-produced LNG to all existing, and any future, countries that have an FTA with the US.
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NewsGreen light for US export project
US-based Sempra Energy’s subsidiary, Cameron LNG, has received the go ahead from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC to site, construct and operate an LNG export facility.
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NewsRed Funnel fleet success
UK ferry operator, Red Funnel, confirms it’s already compliant with the new sulphur regulations which come in to force on 1 January 2015.
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NewsBest green seaport award
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has been recognised as “Best Green Seaport” at the annual 28th Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards by the Cargonews Asia shipping trade publication.
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NewsLinde LNG system for Finnish icebreaker
Germany’s Linde Group is to build an LNG fuel gas system for a new icebreaker being built by Finland’s Arctech Helsinki Shipyard.
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NewsGreen Marine performance in 2013
The Port of Seattle is one of Green Marine’s participantsMore than 40 environmental groups and government agencies have endorsed the Green Marine programme, which addresses nine key issues including air emissions, cargo waste management, water and land pollution prevention; environmental leadership and community impacts such as noise, dust and light. ...
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NewsEco Wave Power contract for Gibraltar
Gibraltar’s government has signed its first purchase agreement for the provision of renewable energy with Israel’s Eco Wave Power.
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NewsMicanti awarded for antifouling foil
Netherlands based Micanti has won the prestigious ‘SME Innovation Top 100’ award for its environmentally-friendly antifouling foil, Thorn-D.
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NewsLong Beach incentives to slash emissions
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) is introducing two new incentives that are expected to attract additional cargo and encourage the use of air pollution-reducing shore power and on-dock rail.
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NewsDamen delivers first hybrid tug
Damen Shipyards has delivered its first ASD 2810 hybrid tug to Iskes Towage and Salvage, representing a turning point for the industry as it looks to tackle rising fuel costs and meet stricter emissions regulations.
