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  • The solution of carbon neutralisation  for cruising passengers
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    Meeting customer concerns over greenhouse emissions

    2012-01-24T12:14:00Z

    Cruising continues to be attractive for consumers with the European markets having experienced a year on year increase of passenger numbers for many years.

  • The USS Iowa
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    LA drafts environmental impact report

    2012-01-24T10:09:00Z

    The Port of Los Angeles has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the USS Iowa Relocation Project. The USS Iowa is the last surviving World War II-battleship, decommissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1990.

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    Newcastle eyes expansion

    2012-01-24T10:00:00Z

    Newcastle Port Corporation is seeking approval for future dredging that will include the provision of ten vessel berths, to ensure the port can cope with increases in trade.

  • The BHP Billiton outer harbour plan has been approved at Port Hedland Photo: Port Hedland Port Authority
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    EPA approves billion dollar harbour project

    2012-01-23T11:53:00Z

    Western Australia''s Environment Protection Authority has given approval for BHP Billiton’s outer harbour plan at Port Hedland - with only minor conditions.

  • No more electric dreams for Harwich Photo: Courtesy Harwich International Port
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    Electric vehicles at Harwich Port

    2012-01-23T10:00:00Z

    A new electric vehicle charging point has been ‘plugged-in’ at the UK''s Harwich International Port this week - the first port to be included in the Source East Electric Vehicle Recharging Network.

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    Wanganui port decision awaited

    2012-01-23T10:00:00Z

    A decision on which of four short-listed companies will win the tender to operate Wanganui port is not expected to be made by the Wanganui District Council until about the middle of this year.

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    Nigerian strikes paralyse ports

    2012-01-20T16:29:00Z

    A strike by trade unions in Nigeria has effectively paralysed the country''s port terminals, costing the domestic maritime sector an estimated $223m.

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    ICTSI to issue additional bonds

    2012-01-20T16:29:00Z

    The Royal Capital BV unit of the Philippines-based stevedoring group ICTSI is to issue bonds worth $150m.

  • The Costa Concordia tradegy will influence the upcoming renewals seasons. Credit: Rvongher, Wikimedia
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    Insurance premiums in check... for now

    2012-01-20T16:27:00Z

    The January 2012 renewals have shown that once again, liability cover remains the main battlefield for the insurance custom of ports and terminals, but a Costa Concordia cloud hangs over future renewals.

  • Cloud still hangs over Callao concession
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    Officials summoned over Callao debacle

    2012-01-20T16:25:00Z

    The Transport Commission of the Peruvian Congress has called high ranking officials to appear before it to answer questions relating to irregularities in the concession granted to APM Terminals for the North Terminal at Callao.

  • Gladstone wants more freedom
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    Gladstone hampered by heritage status

    2012-01-20T16:25:00Z

    Gladstone Ports Corporation has criticised the restrictions that it faces as a result of world heritage status being conferred on the port, claiming that is should only apply to the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Trelleborg: When it comes to safety you get what you pay for
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    Ports must pay more than lip service to safety

    2012-01-20T16:25:00Z

    A worringly low percentage of port owners, operators and contractors are willing to invest in safety measures, despite acknowledging that a safer port environment directly contributes to reducing costs, according to a new survey from Trelleborg.

  • EU Commission
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    EU consultation on ship emissions

    2012-01-19T11:54:00Z

    On 19 January the European Commission launched an on-line public consultation on possible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. All interested stakeholders can send their contributions until 12 April 2012.

  • The BSD 3000 subsea drill, developed by Bauer Renewables and Mojo Maritime
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    Mojo Maritime wins tidal energy awards

    2012-01-18T16:30:00Z

    For the second year running, British offshore renewable energy specialist, Mojo Maritime, has won the Tidal Energy Engineering Company of the Year award at the annual International Tide Energy Summit.

  • Italy’s Environment Minister, Corrado Clini, has said a fuel leak is a major concern
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    Italy risks environmental disaster if liner leaks

    2012-01-18T08:30:00Z

    Since capsizing, the Costa Concordia has been shifting dangerously. Italy''s environment minister has raised the prospect of an environmental disaster if the 2,300 tonnes of fuel on the half-submerged cruise ship leaks.

  • Environmental effect is an important aspect of dredging
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    Abu Dhabi CEDA-IADC dredging training

    2012-01-17T19:00:00Z

    Environmental Aspects of Dredging, jointly developed and presented by the Central Dredging Association (CEDA) and the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), has taken place in Abu Dhabi.

  • The Port of Trelleborg is a collaborator in the Green EFFORTS project. Photo courtesy: Port of Trelleborg
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    Green EFFORTS to improve energy admin

    2012-01-17T16:52:00Z

    A new collaborative research project called Green EFFORTS has been launched this month tasked with the mission of improving strategic energy management in ports.

  • A rendering of the planned new Odjfell Terminals Nangang terminal in Tianjin
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    New Chinese joint terminal venture

    2012-01-17T16:51:00Z

    Odfjell SE has announced a joint venture with Tianjin Economic-Technology Development Area (TEDA) to develop a new terminal and marine facility at Nangang Industrial Zone in Tianjin, China.

  • The Seahorse 35
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    Machinery, Propulsion, Operation and Logistics

    2012-01-17T15:35:00Z

    IN DENMARK, COMPANIES across the maritime industry have joined forces in a unique cooperation in order to develop strategies to make shipping more green.

  • Photo: Courtesy of Harwich International Port
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    Electric vehicles at Harwich Port

    2012-01-17T15:20:00Z

    On 17th January, the Mayor of Harwich officially ‘plugged-in’ a new electric vehicle charging point at the UK''s Harwich International Port - the first port to be included in the Source East Electric Vehicle Recharging Network.