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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Our Singapore Reefs (OSR) have embarked on a three-year collaboration to promote the importance of Singapore’s marine biodiversity.

A new partnership between Energy Market Authority (EMA) and PSA Singapore aims to make the latter’s port operations more eco-efficient by helping reduce overall energy usage and carbon emissions.

Illegal contaminated plastic discovered at Westports Malaysia on Port Klang will be sent back to its country of origin and the company which smuggled it charged.

Corvus Energy will supply the energy storage system (ESS) for 20 battery-hybrid RTG cranes designed by CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering (CCCCSEE) and to be used in Chinese ports.

Port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) has said it will support multi-sectoral efforts to clean up Manila Bay.

Ships are now required to report their energy consumption data of their last voyage when entering and leaving Chinese ports.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has said it will prohibit the discharge of wash water from open-loop exhaust gas scrubbers in Singapore port waters from 1 January 2020.

Oil spill recovery work is taking place at Kamarajar Port following an incident on the 18 November which resulted in two tonnes of oil contaminating the waters around the port.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has led a multi-agency Joint Oil Spill Exercise (JOSE) to test and demonstrate Singapores readiness to respond to oil spills at sea.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is to form a working group to undertake an industry road mapping exercise to prepare the Singapore bunker industry for a more sustainable future.

Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal (KPCT) has commissioned five Electrical Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes (e-RTGs) with potential to cut more than 1400t of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions.

Following the recent mandate from The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) ExxonMobil is launching a Mass Flow Metering System (MFMS) for marine gas oil in Singapore which should help reduce…

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is focusing on digitalisation and renewables project in order to keep ahead of the competition.

A new proposal to build ‘housing units’ on top of terminal buildings at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals could combat noise and light pollution.

The City of Suzhou in eastern China has deployed a fleet of electric workboats powered by Torqeedo motors as part of a programme to clean up its canals and waterways.

Protecting Asia-Pacific ports against climate change could cost up to US$49 billion, according to new research commissioned by HSBC from sustainability analysts Asia Research and Engagement (ARE).

Singapore has unveiled its plans to develop the country’s next-generation port and strengthen its international maritime centre by capitalising on emerging technologies to optimise operations.

Sunseap Group will construct and install an eco-friendly solar photovoltaic system at PSA’s Singapore terminals to reduce its carbon footprint.

PSA Corporation Limited is investing in a new laboratory to facilitate skills-based learning in the industry and foster new talent for its operations.

New cable reel technology that provides electrical power for high reach ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes is boosting green efficiency.

Shanghai Yangshan Port’s new fully automated terminal aims to cut energy consumption by 70% while cutting emissions to zero.

A USD$10m project to convert cranes from diesel to electric-powered has reduced emissions at Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo.

Konecranes will deliver an Automated RTG (ARTG) system to a new customer in Asia to help improve efficiency.