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NewsEU inland ports back EC’s LNG strategy
The European Federation of inland ports (EFIP) has welcomed the European Commission’s (EC) ‘Clean Fuel Strategy’ but worries that it may be too early to set up binding LNG refuelling schemes for inland ports.
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NewsWärtsilä agrees on loan for R&D activities
Finnish marine power solutions company, Wärtsilä Corporation, has signed a 10 year loan agreement with the Nordic Investment Bank totalling $50m to fund research and development into energy efficient products.
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NewsSustainia100 2013 campaign launched
Global sustainability initiative, Sustainia, has launched its 2013 hunt to identify 100 readily available sustainable solutions that can be developed across a wide variety of industries and markets, along with an overall winner for innovation.
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NewsEU shipowners dump toxic ships
According to a list released by Belgium based NGO Shipbreaking Platform, a record breaking number of 365 toxic ships were sent for breaking by European shipowners to the beaches of South Asia in 2012.
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NewsNew interactive format revealed for GreenPort Congress 2013
In a radical attempt to end the current trend at conferences for delegates to be exposed to ‘death by PowerPoint’ the programme at the 8th GreenPort Congress will take on a dramatic change to encourage greater participation and discussion throughout the two days of the event.
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NewsWhichever way the wind blows
A port’s airborne dust, you might assume, should be treated at the source and on the spot by an on-the-spot dust mitigation system. However, this easy answer isn’t always practicable, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsEuropean Commission looks for climate solutions
As part of its climate action campaign, ‘A world you like. With a climate you like’, the European Commission has launched a low-carbon contest in a bid to find and test some of the most creative and innovative green initiatives across the EU.
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NewsWodcon XX looks at new approaches to dredging
At this year''s World Dredging Congress XX (WODCON XX), industry experts will gather to look at new innovations and ways to restore and enhance the natural environment.
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NewsKeynote speaker confirmed for P&E Conference
Arsenio A Dominguez, vice chairman of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for Mercator Media’s ‘Propulsion & Emissions Conference’.
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NewsPeel Ports invests in larger vessel
European port operator, Peel Ports, has invested in a significantly larger vessel for its Manchester Ship Canal container service in the UK, following an increase in demand from customers including Kellogg, Princes Foods and Kingsland Wine.
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DNV explores US gas-fuelled ferry technology
The Norwegian classification society, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), and Washington State Ferries have formed a partnership to ensure that the safety, security and operational challenges of using LNG as a ship fuel are handled responsibly.
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NewsTransas delivers VTS expertise to Aqaba
Global marine IT expert, Transas Marine, has completed a stand alone AIS-based VTS installation at the Port of Aqaba under the auspices of the EU-funded SafeMed II Project .
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NewsPorts urge European leaders not to cut in Transport Infrastructure Budget
On 7 and 8 February 2013, European Heads of State and Government are coming together in another attempt to make a deal on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF), the overall European budget for 2014-2020 to be allocated to the different policies.
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NewsCreating the conditions for change
The way cargo is handled, ships are constructed and ports are used has improved tremendously during the past years. This is what one could conclude from the Green Port Congress, which was held early October in Marseille, the former ancient Greek merchant port and one of the biggest port cities ...
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NewsOil pollution at Pointe Noire restricts vessel traffic
In the past few months, there have been severe pollution problems in the port of Pointe-Noire, in Congo, which means that vessels calling at the port continue to have their hulls contaminated.
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NewsMaersk urges EU to better legislate reefer foam
Maersk Container Industry is calling for tougher enforcement of European legislation regarding insulation foam in reefer containers to help cut down on harmful carbon emissions damaging to the environment.
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NewsMPs urged to back alternatives to Severn barrage
UK MP’s on the Energy and Climate Change Committee, who are investigating a large scale barrage to harness the energy potential of the Bristol Channel, have heard that an alternative approach would be better for the environment and for industry.
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NewsIMO sustainable development
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has launched this year’s World Maritime Day theme, ‘Sustainable development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20’, calling on Governments and the shipping industry to join together and provide a positive contribution towards formulating sustainable maritime development goals.
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News‘World’s First’ electric car ferry
Norwegian shipyard, Fjellstrand, shipping company, Norled, and engineering giant, Siemens, have developed what they call the ‘World’s First’ completely electric car ferry.
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NewsTwin EEDI's for MAN powered bulkcarriers
Chinese shipowner Centrans (Tianjing) Ocean Shipping, has received EEDI compliance certificates for two 180,000dwt bulkcarrier newbuildings powered by MAN Diesel and Turbo.
