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EU funded study for LNG vessels
The European Union is supporting a new study aimed at rectifying potential barriers to the construction and operation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuelled vessels with €1.2 million from the TEN-T Programme.
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NewsPort of Santa Marta’s efforts in protecting the environment
The Port of Santa Marta is a multipurpose logistics port with three specialised sub-terminals handling containers, break-bulk and coal. It is surrounded by the National Natural Park ‘Tayrona’, a sanctuary of biodiversity and the showcase of the country to the world. These natural resources and riches make of Santa Marta ...
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NewsRickmers-Linie renews ISO certification
Germany’s Rickmers-Line, the project and heavy lift liner expert, has successfully undergone the process of recertification according to the latest ISO Standards ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2009 and OHSAS 18001:2007.
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NewsPort of Cork signs up to energy savings
The Port of Cork, Ireland, has signed up as a partner of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to help deliver energy savings.
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NewsProgramme released for GreenPort South Asia
The programme for Mercator Media’s first GreenPort South Asia Conference, which takes place from 20 to 22 March 2013 in Mumbai, India, has just been released.
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NewsViking Grace – venue for Gas Fuelled Ships
Mercator Media’s venue for the fourth Gas Fuelled Ships Conference (11 to 12 September 2013) is a fitting one – the world’s largest passenger cruise vessel fuelled by LNG, the ‘Viking Grace’.
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NewsEU wants ports equipped with LNG facilities
The European Commission has launched a Clean Fuel Strategy. This is an ambitious package of measures to ensure the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe with common standards for their design and use.
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Repeat orders validate scrubber technology
Finland''s Wärtsilä says that it has received an order to provide a further hybrid exhaust gas cleaning and SCR system, from an unspecified repeat customer.
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NewsDrewry warning over rising LNG costs
Drewry, specialist advisory organisation for the maritime sector, has warned that although LNG freight rates strengthened in December, the agony of the second half of 2012 with regards to the rising cost of LNG is set to continue.
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NewsEC supports Finnish investment scheme
The European Commission has supported the amendments of an existing Finnish scheme supporting investment in cleaner ships.
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NewsMercury fears at Port Botany
According to media reports, Australian chemical company, Orica, has been accused of covering up the extent of mercury contamination around the Port Botany site.
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NewsNew study wants ship recycling incentive
A new study by Dutch economic consultancy, Profundo, argues that a financial incentive to ensure that green ship recycling takes place is necessary to ensure the success of any future legislation.
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NewsTrading in Environmental Space
In order to expand the activities at a port and industrial estate, environmental space is needed in addition to physical room. At the Moerdijk and Amsterdam-Westpoort Port and Industrial Estate, there is still sufficient ground available for new development. However, the port authorities expect that the environmental space will not ...
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NewsNew marine reference for scrubber system
Ecospec of Singapore says that its CSNOx exhaust gas abatement system has been installed onboard a Great Lakes cargo vessel operated by Canada Steamship Lines (CSL).
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NewsBV issues first energy-saving notation
Global classification society, Bureau Veritas (BV), has issued its first voluntary SEEMP notation to 1,500 passenger and 500 car cruise ferry, ‘Cap Finistère’, operated by Brittany Ferries.
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NewsEU Commission to improve air quality in 2013
The European Commission adopted a new strategy with regard to the air quality in the EU and has declared 2013 as the year of air, with new proposals on improving air quality across Europe.
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NewsKorea signs up for LNG fuel study
Global risk management company, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Korea’s national gas company, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), have signed an agreement to cooperate on a feasibility study on the establishment of an LNG bunkering infrastructure in Korea.
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NewsMinoan Lines takes the environmental route
The Greek passenger ferry company, Minoan Lines, announced to take its responsibilities as regards maritime environmental protection and the optimisation of ship energy efficiency operations.
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NewsShanghai petrochemical cleanup underway
A huge cleanup and investigation is underway in Shanghai following a petrochemical leak at Jueshi Port which has also caused severe air and river pollution to the local Jinshan and Songjiang districts.
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NewsTidal power investment at Cherbourg
The Ports of Normand Authority (PNA) is planning to expand its facilities at Cherbourg by 35 hectares at a cost of €60m – the expansion will include the development of tidal energy projects in the Raz Blanchard.
