Products & Services – Page 46

  • Len Roueche, CEO, Interferry: sees endless opportunities for development
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    Interferry addresses development prospects

    2012-11-06T15:50:00Z

    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.

  • The new LNG terminal will offer ship owners in Europe and alternative fuel
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    Bomin Linde plans Hamburg LNG terminal

    2012-10-30T14:58:00Z

    Newly formed Bomin Linde LNG GmbH & Co KG is planning its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for ship fuelling in the Port of Hamburg.

  • Andy Sandford, editor of Engineering Capacity
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    Failing to succeed

    2012-10-30T11:27:00Z

    Have you ever been responsible for any noteworthy failures in your business career? No, me neither, but apparently it happens.

  • The LNG Hybrid Barge will significantly reduce particle emissions from cruise ships during port visits
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    LNG Hybrid Barge to end cruise pollution

    2012-10-30T11:25:00Z

    Working together with AIDA Cruises, Becker Marine Systems has developed a concept for an environmentally friendly LNG Hybrid Barge solution for supplying power to cruise ships lying in port.

  • ABS president Christopher Wiernicki: "a complete approach to shipowners and operators in meeting their operational and regulatory goals"
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    Software for compliance and efficiency

    2012-10-24T20:28:00Z

    Classification society ABS has released a new energy and environmental manager module for its NS5 Enterprise asset management software, in order to help owners and operators meet environmental and operational demands.

  • Revised MARPOL Annex V will enter into force 1 January 2013
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    Revised MARPOL Annex V - IMO overview

    2012-10-23T11:30:00Z

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a simplified overview of the revised version of MARPOL Annex V (Garbage), which comes into effect on 1 January 2013 and will introduce stricter controls on the disposal of garbage from ships at sea.

  • The first activity will be the mapping of container terminals’ energy profile
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    Greentech evaluation for box terminals

    2012-10-22T12:31:00Z

    A new EU project aims to demonstrate the viability of new technologies and alternative fuels through pilot schemes implemented in the container terminals of Valencia, Livorno and Koper.

  • Jan Christensen, vice president, OW Bunker
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    OW Bunker moves supply to Panama

    2012-10-17T14:10:00Z

    OW Bunker has announced that it will supply low sulphur fuel from Balboa, Panama from mid-October.

  • The container terminal upgrade will improve safety and efficiency at the Port of Durban
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    Proposed terminal extension at Port of Durban

    2012-10-16T17:38:00Z

    The Transnet National Port Authority''s (TNPA) final scope for the proposed development of Berth 203 to 205 at Pier 2 container terminal at the Port of Durban, has been accepted.

  • There will now be EEDI sector specific methodology for the ro-ro sector
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    EEDI solution for ro-ro sector welcomed

    2012-10-16T12:09:00Z

    The decision of the IMO Protection Committee (MEPC) to proceed with sector specific methodology for energy efficiency requirements for ro-ro cargo and ro-pax vessels has been welcomed by the industry.

  • The Aquarius EC has been granted BASIC approval by the IMO
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    Wärtsilä ballast system gets IMO approval

    2012-10-15T17:31:00Z

    Wärtsilä’s Aquarius EC ballast water management system (BWMS) has been given BASIC approval by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).

  • News

    Star Bulk receives emissions certificate

    2012-10-09T15:40:00Z

    The fleet of shipping company, Star Bulk, has been awarded the first Certificate of Measurement from the Carbon Positive Programme for Ships (CPPS) for successfully monitoring its carbon emissions for 12 months.

  • A standard methodology is needed to validate clean technology fuel savings claims
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    Industry pushes for standard fuel method

    2012-10-09T12:13:00Z

    Global marine paint coatings company, International Paint, together with BMT ARGOSS and NAPA, has called on the IMO’s Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to develop a standard methodology to verify the energy saving and eco-efficiency impact of clean technologies.

  • Stena ferries are plugging into ABB shore power at Rotterdam to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
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    Steady progress in green performance

    2012-10-08T18:56:00Z

    A new report has indicated that manufacturing companies are making steady improvements in green performance.

  • Charterers can chose vessels based on theoretical GHG emissions and energy efficiency
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    Charterers set standard for industry’s fleet

    2012-10-05T14:55:00Z

    International transporter, Cargill, manufacturer Huntsman Corporation and oil trader UNIPEC UK, say they have set a new industry standard on fuel efficiency by deciding to charter only the more efficient vessels in the market.

  • The IMO has already agreed to complete a review of progress towards meeting the demand for 0.5% sulphur by 2018
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    IMO rejects ICS fuel study submission

    2012-10-04T14:12:00Z

    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has expressed its disappointment at the IMO''s decision to rejects its submission for a comprehensive study into the global availability of low sulphur fuel for ships.

  • Last year's winning photo. Photo: Terry Goss/Marine Photobank
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    SeaWeb’s photography contest encourages change

    2012-10-03T10:00:00Z

    SeaWeb Marine Photobank’s programme launched the fifth annual ‘Ocean in Focus’ conservation photography competition this week, to inspire ocean protection and a change for the marine environment.

  • Ships' energy efficiency is once again on the agenda
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    Energy efficiency on IMO’s agenda once again

    2012-10-02T09:58:00Z

    The Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) of the IMO meets this week to discuss ships’ energy efficiency along with other green topics including ballast water management and ship recycling regulations.

  • With this new shuttle, companies in Stockholm have the opportunity to reach their import and export markets directly without any transhipment at another port on the continent
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    Shuttle connects Stockholm and Gothenburg in six hours

    2012-09-21T15:07:00Z

    This month, a new shuttle between Stockholm Årsta and the Port of Gothenburg came into service. The shuttle provides companies throughout the Stockholm area with a rapid, environmentally smart link to key import and export markets.

  • Colin Parker, chief executive
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    Aberdeen harbour plans port expansion

    2012-09-19T17:42:00Z

    Scotland''s Aberdeen Harbour Board has begun a study to evaluate the likelihood of extending the facilities at the port to meet its increasing operations.