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NewsAquarius Unmanned Surface Vessel
Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP), is developing a new Aquarius Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) to incorporate a number of its energy saving technologies including the EnergySail.
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Robix launches new division
Canada’s Robix Alternative Fuels Inc has launched its Corris Marine division intended to own and operate shipping tankers that will transport refined oil products along established global shipping routes.
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NewsIHI wins LNG tank order from China
IHI Corporation is to supply two self-supporting, prismatic shape, IMO type B (SPB) LNG tanks with a total capacity of 25,000m³ for China’s Wison Group.
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Closing the security ‘gap’
The ‘gap in the fence’ of port security has been the focus of a new, autonomous underwater vessel (AUV) trialled by BMT Group at the Port of Lisbon this week.
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Plan to nationalise ports in Buenos Aires province “absurd”
The deputy governor of the state of Buenos Aires, Gabriel Mariotto, has put forward a project to bring all ports within the province back under the direct control of local government, whilst boosting exports in Argentine-flagged vessels to a minimum of 50%.
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Police intensify corruption investigations at Ashdod Port
Alon Hassan, head of the Ashdod port union, has been placed under house arrest and barred from entering the port for 90 days as police continue to investigate alleged improprieties.
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NewsFinancial problems continue to impact Spanish ports
Several ports in Spain are suffering from a catalogue of financial woes. At Gijón-El Musel, the cost overrun of €247m linked to the expansion of the port is alleged to be criminal in nature.
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NewsRecord year boosts Belfast’s future
Ireland’s Belfast harbour is committing more than £60m to capital expenditure projects following a record financial year during 2013.
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NewsMexico: lessons from organised crime
COMMENT: The Mexican Pacific Coast port of Lazaro Cardenas highlights the negative impact of organised crime.
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NewsOz gas-fuelled ro-ro order for FSG
German shipbuilder Flensburger-Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has announced a contract with Australian shipping company SeaRoad for a 181m long ro-ro newbuild to be fuelled by LNG.
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NewsThe need for effective port planning
Bechtel, the international engineering and construction specialist, has unveiled ground-breaking port research to help improve the safety of shipping ports when it comes to wash.
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NewsAre you the next ESPO Award winner?
The 6th European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports from the will be addressing innovative port projects that lead to environmental improvement for the benefit of the wider port and local community.
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Dredging war in the Bahamas
Dredging work has resumed for Resorts World Bimini’s (RWB) major resort development in the Bahamas following a ruling by the Bahamas Supreme Court.
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NewsUS climbdown on container scanning?
Few in the industry are surprised to hear that the US may have delayed new rules requiring all cargo containers entering the country to be security scanned prior to departure.
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SFL acquires Kamsarmax carriers
Bermuda-based Ship Finance International Limited (SFL) is to acquire two 82,000 tonne Kamsarmax dry-bulk carriers, as well as long-term charters to a state-owned Chinese charterer.
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NewsInvesting in scrubbers
Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the world''s largest cruise companies, plans to significantly increase installation of its exhaust gas cleaning technology to more than 70 of its vessels.
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Respect goes both ways
Senior management need to become fully involved for continuous improvement to be accepted and implemented by staff, says Tom Szwajkos, a consultant with US-based TR Pallen & Associates. “Also, if you have union personnel, you must get them involved as part of the continuous improvement team.”
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NewsCarry on improving
Continuous improvement success depends on discipline, measurement and engagement. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsVietnam needs to deliver on its promises
COMMENT: The coordinating hand of government is an essential ingredient in infrastructure investment to generate a win: win for the investor and the host country concerned.
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NewsAre renewables a viable alternative for ports?
Ports looking to upgrade their power supply might be tempted by heavily hyped green alternatives, but should they jump feet first into these murky waters?
