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  • Dr Pierre Sames at GMEC
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    GL envisions a zero emissions future

    2012-09-05T16:44:00Z

    At the Global Maritime Environmental Congress (GMEC) this week, Dr Pierre C Sames of Germanischer Lloyd (GL), gave a presentation on how to achieve a zero emissions future through innovative design and a shift to renewable energy.

  • This year's GreenPort Congress takes place in Marseille
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    ESPO ‘Green Guide’ to be launched at Congress

    2012-09-03T15:58:00Z

    The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) will launch the new ‘Green Guide’ at this year’s GreenPort Congress which takes place in Marseille from 3 to 5 October 2012.

  • The SMM trade exhibition opens today
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    SMM addresses green ship funding

    2012-09-03T14:05:00Z

    Dr Carsten Wiebers, global head maritime industries, KfW IPEX-Bank, will be talking about the importance of green ship funding in the run-up to the global maritime environmental congress (gmec) taking place at the SMM 2012 trade fair this week.

  • Cargotec has launched a new range of electrically driven offshore winches
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    Cargotec introduces new electrical winch

    2012-08-31T17:01:00Z

    Cargotec has launched a new electrical range of offshore MacGregor anchor handling/towing winches (eAHT) which offers improved operational performance and safety and reduced environmental impact.

  • The NREL use a tidal barge to test equipment
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    US research partnership underway

    2012-08-30T10:17:00Z

    A partnership to advance the research and development of ocean energy has been signed by The New England Marine Renewable Energy Centre (MREC) and the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

  • This year's GFS Conference will take place in Bergen, Norway
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    GFS Conference is fast approaching

    2012-08-29T16:41:00Z

    The third Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships (GFS) Conference is due to take place on 12 September to the 14 September 2012 in this year’s host city, Bergen, Norway.

  • The North Sea region is in need of business focused innovation. Photo: S Johnston
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    Strategy needed for North Sea research

    2012-08-28T17:03:00Z

    Its a matter of urgency that industry and academia are brought together, Alf Baird of Edinburgh Napier University tells GP, especially focusing on green projects, such as ship design and new fuels.

  • Stena Line ferries docked at the port of Hoek van Holland, Netherlands, the site of one of ABB’s most recent onshore power supply installations
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    'Gold' sponsorship prompted by sector growth

    2012-08-28T15:43:00Z

    The new Gold Sponsor for Greenport South Asia, ABB, explains that India in particular is a growth area and points out that 90% of the country’s trade volume is conducted by sea.

  • The WindFloat principle. Photo: Principle Power
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    First floating turbine without heavy lift needs

    2012-08-28T15:15:00Z

    Offshore classification company, ABS, has certified the design, fabrication and installation of Portugal’s first WindFloat facility.

  • UviLux Effluent Monitor. Photo: CTG
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    New CTG waste monitor

    2012-08-23T13:58:00Z

    Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG) will be holding a workshop on 7 and 8 November 2012 to introduce its new UviLux Effluent Monitor, where delegates will have a chance to learn more about the product.

  • Tests will be carried out on MMA's 'Pentagoet' tugboat
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    ACS develops cleaner fuel

    2012-08-22T16:19:00Z

    A group of scientists from the world’s largest scientific society, the American Chemical Society (ACS), have developed a new, cleaner fuel to help reduce air pollution.

  • The energy management system will be installed on two Scottish ferries
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    Imtech nominated for Innovation Award

    2012-08-21T16:15:00Z

    Imtech Marine has been nominated for the Dutch Maritime Innovation Award 2012 for its Energy Management System.

  • Yanmar diesel engines are now CARB certified as compliant with Tier 4 standards Photo: Yanmar
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    Clean new diesels

    2012-08-21T15:17:00Z

    Japan''s Yanmar Co Ltd has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for diesel engines in the range 19 to 56kW, compliant with Tier 4 standards.

  • The Port of Long Beach has cut air pollution by 75%
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    POLB improves air quality

    2012-08-20T15:46:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach’s clean air programmes have cut pollution by 75% for the fifth year in a row, according to a comparison of 2011 to 2005 baseline reports.

  • 'M/V Plyca'
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    New gas scrubber from Shipdock

    2012-08-16T12:37:00Z

    Dutch shipyard Shipdock, and Amsterdam ship owner Spliethoff, have reached an agreement to design and install the largest exhaust gas scrubber ready for the new IMO sulphur legislation.

  • CSS will be retrofitting a VLCC in China in a few weeks
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    New Cleanship joint venture

    2012-08-15T20:43:00Z

    A new joint venture between Glasgow based Naval Architects, Malin Marine Consultants, and BWT manufacturer, Coldharbour Marine Ltd, has been launched.

  • The IMO reiterated its commitment to sustainability at the Expo 2012 World Fair
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    IMO builds on sustainability commitment

    2012-08-13T15:16:00Z

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable maritime development at the Expo 2012 World Fair in Korea this week.

  • ‘Viking Grace’ – LNG cruise ferry a step nearer completion
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    Dual-fuel ferry floated out in Finland

    2012-08-13T15:11:00Z

    ''Viking Grace'', an environmentally friendly new-generation cruise ferry being built for Viking Line, has been floated out from STX Finland''s Turku shipyard.

  • Carbon emissions in ocean shipping have declined
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    Clean Cargo’s carbon emissions

    2012-08-09T10:30:00Z

    BSR’s Clean Cargo Working Group has published its third annual release paper revealing average carbon emissions by trade lane for the ocean shipping industry.

  • The Cycloidal Wave Energy Converter gets ready for testing
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    New wave device creates ‘lift’

    2012-08-07T16:24:00Z

    Tests taking place at Texas A&M University of a wave power prototype has produced promising results, but the main difference is that the design, like modern aircraft or wind blades, create lift rather than drag.