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NewsMake preparations that count
Shortly after an early July, 2012 ceremony marking the change in command, the newly anointed Captain of the Port in New York, Gordon Loebl, suggested to his team that preparedness plans for hurricanes should be cleaned up, just in case.
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NewsWarning over improper equipment upkeep
UK based insurance group, the London P&I Club, has warned operators that failure to maintain a proper record of equipment maintenance could jeopardise their position in the even of a claim.
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NewsSão Paulo Waterway Ring
Traffic jams, greenhouse gas (GHG) and particulates emissions are marks of most major cities in the four corners of the planet. Managing and reducing these emissions is a big challenge for authorities and the society. In the São Paulo Metropolitan Region, the world’s 4th largest metropolis, the challenge is even ...
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NewsSeattle Port Commission approves 25 year programme
The Seattle Port Commission has approved a bold 25 year programme that aims to create 100,000 new jobs in the region while reducing its environmental impact.
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NewsCommission seeks advice on how to improve EU air quality
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the best way to improve air quality in Europe.
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NewsKolkata seeks damages from HBT
There is speculation in the media that the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) has approached the high court to seek damages from ABG Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) for the losses it suffered following the operator pulling out of the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) agreement on 31 October 2012.
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NewsReduced noise emissions for Danish windfarm
Denmark based offshore wind developer, DONG Energy, has chosen a trio of 200HD Vibrodrivers, made by French pile driving technology manufacturer, PTC, as an alternative solution to hydraulic hammers for its Anholt offshore windfarm to reduce noise emissions.
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A problem that is growing in size
Over the last fifty years containerised shipping vessels have steadily increased in size, with Maersk now building Triple-E class vessels with a capacity of 18,000 teu.
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NewsBrazil – the tribulations of modernisation
The Brazilian president announced a new ports'' modernisation programme this week – the ‘Logistics Investment Program for Ports’ which aims to encourage better management and infrastructure of Brazilian ports.
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Industry support for GFE programme
Belgian environmental organisation, Green Freight Europe (GFE), is receiving growing support from the shipping industry following the recent launch of its carbon monitoring and reporting platform.
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NewsBusan Port Authority and PSA sign MOU
Busan Port Authority (BPA) and global container terminal operator, PSA International, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at cooperating towards a long term strategic partnership.
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NewsFifth gas-fuelled PSV for Harvey Gulf
Wärtsilä has announced a further contract to supply a complete LNG package, including the propulsion, auxiliaries and controls, for a new STX-designed PSV for US company Harvey Gulf International Marine.
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NewsRolls-Royce to power Canadian LNG tugs
Global power systems company, Rolls-Royce, has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Canadian shipbuilder, Robert Allan Ltd, to supply power and propulsion equipment for a range of new LNG tug designs.
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NewsMaersk Line receives energy efficiency certification
USA based ship management company, Maersk Line Limited (MLL), has become the first shipping company to receive certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for energy management.
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NewsPutting on weight
HFW''s Matthew Gore finds that there has been little progression on the thorny container weight debate
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NewsTidetech highlights role of oceanographic data
Australian based oceanography experts, Tidetech, will present ‘Beyond Weather Routing: the role of next generation oceanographic data’ at the second annual Green Shiptech China Congress (GSCC), which is taking place in April 2013.
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NewsThe next frontier
Seattle has to decide just how ambitious it wants to be, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsFirst order for LNG-fuelled two-stroke
MAN Diesel & Turbo has confirmed the first order for its low-speed, dual-fuel ME-GI engine – the two 3,100TEU containerships to be built at NASSCO for USshipping company TOTE will be powered by 8L70ME-GI main engines.
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NewsPeel Ports injects £3m into Liverpool terminal
Peel Ports in the UK has announced that it is investing £3m to upgrade its steel terminal at the Port of Liverpool – a strategic move by the operator to get ahead of its competitors with steel storage and distribution.
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Undercurrent of competition concerns
All US West Coast ports are keeping the same stance over competition from the widened Panama Canal (now said by some to be ready only in 2016), Mexico, and Canada, principally Prince Rupert.
