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NewsEPA approves new Massachusetts terminal
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its final approval to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to construct a 28 acre marine terminal in New Bedford Harbor.
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NewsVFD technology cuts operational costs
Germany''s HATLAPA Marine Equipment is pushing the benefits of variable frequency electric drives (VFD) for onboard power generation, following a successful SMM 2012.
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NewsFears over Scottish freight route loss
The UK''s Freight Trade Association (FTA) has warned of major road jams if Scotland loses its only freight connection to Europe because of the Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SCAs) coming into force in 2015.
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NewsMelbourne port development underway
The next step towards building a second container port at the Port of Hastings in Melbourne is now underway with the start of key studies into the Western Port area, its natural environment and port design.
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NewsPortland debates over island development
The Port of Portland’s plan to develop a new marine terminal on West Hayden Island – deemed vital to the future of the local community – has sparked a debate between the port, the City Council and environmentalists.
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NewsIs the industry unaware of SEEMP fuel savings?
A recent study has revealed that as the requirement for the IMO ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP) moves closer, 60% of respondents are not aware of potential fuel savings the plan can create.
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NewsFree EEOI calculator for shipping industry
As ship efficiency measures become compulsory for all vessels, Israel based marine applications provider, Totem Plus, has a new Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) for the shipping industry.
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NewsCleantech award for Eniram
Finnish provider of energy management technology to the shipping industry, Eniram Ltd, has been presented with a global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) 2012 award at the Savannah International Clean Energy Conference.
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NewsGreen Award programme becomes ESI auditor
The Green Award Foundation, an incentive provider to the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), has become the first organisation to carry out onboard verification checks on behalf of the ESI.
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NewsIAS wins green supply chain award
California based transportation management solutions company, International Asset Systems (IAS), was recently awarded the 2012 Green Supply Chain Award by ‘Supply & Demand Chain Executive’.
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NewsGreenheart to launch world’s first fuel-free sail-solar ship
Greenheart, an international non-profit organisation, which is based in Japan and Europe, is constructing the world’s first fuel-free, container-ready commercial vessel.
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US court charges for illegal dumping of oil
According to reports, German shipping companies, Nimmrich & Prahm Bereederung and Nimmrich & Prahm Reedrei, have been charged for illegally dumping oil at sea and concealing it from US Coast Guard inspectors.
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NewsSantiago Garcia-Milà Elected Chairman of ESPO
On 7 Novermber, the ESPO General Assembly elected Santiago Garcia-Milà as its new Chairman.
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NewsGovernment stalls Dhamra expansion
Expansion of the Port of Dhamra has been stalled by the Odisha government which has stated: “Allotment of additional land to DPCL for second phase development at this stage does not appear tenable.”
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NewsSalalah port wins CSR award
The Port of Salalah has won the ‘Containerisation International’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2012.
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NewsPort centricity on the agenda at Seawork 2013
Port centricity will be firmly on the agenda at Mercator Media’s annual Seawork exhibition which will take place from 25-27 June 2013 at the ABP Port of Southampton, UK.
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NewsCTG launches new effluent indicator
The Uk''s Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG) will be presenting its new UviLux BOD Indicator at this year’s Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring (WWEM) Conference in Telford.
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NewsInterferry addresses development prospects
Global ferry industry association, Interferry, has recently discussed the operational, technological and commercial effects on global ferry development at its 37th annual conference in Dubai.
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NewsUS East Coast ports reopen after Sandy
In the aftermath of super-storm Sandy last week, an extensive damage assessment needed to be carried out in US east coast ports, not least in terms of looking out for pollution sources and sunken vessels.
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NewsPollution drops in Puget Sound region
According to a report release by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, maritime related air pollution levels have dropped significantly since 2005.
