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NewsICS speaks on ballast water ‘chaos’
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has expressed genuine concerns identified among its members about the availability and expense of ballast water treatment systems and the robustness of the approval process.
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NewsPollution control robotic fish tests
Researchers have tested a pollution detecting robotic fish prototype in the Spanish Port of Gijon – the new technology aims to help authorities monitor pollution levels in ports and harbours and avert potential problems.
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NewsNot backward - just smaller
It''s not that the port industry is necessarily a conservative one, explains Simona Margarino of the Ports Adapting to Change (PATCH) initiative, “its more that they don''t easily benefit from innovation, as they are often limited in their resources.”
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NewsNew online tool for eco-efficiency
Fathom, a global market intelligence company for the marine, energy and environmental industries, has launched an online analysis tool to compare all eco-efficient technologies available for the shipping industry.
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NewsWilhelmsen - ‘Green makes sense’
Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) president and chief executive officer, Dag Schjerven, emphasised the need for a green shipping ethos at the EXPO 2012 in Korea this week.
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NewsDamen retrofitting for emission regs
With increasing demand for fleets to be fitted with emission reduction systems in light of the new emission requirements coming into effect in 2015 – Damen Shiprepair is doing its best to up the ante in terms of lowering installation costs.
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ESPO workshop on LNG bunkering
Around 50 participants gathered in last month in Zeebrugge to attend an internal ESPO workshop on LNG bunkering.
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Unique dredging method at Stockholm
The Ports of Stockholm has become one of the first in the world to use a novel method of dredging – freeze dredging – to extend a quay at Frihamnen.
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NewsOECD driving greener growth
“Better connected transport will drive greener growth” – that was the key message from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), at the annual summit of transport ministers held in Leipzig.
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NewsiCargo aims to improve logistics
The pan-European cargo and logistics project part funded by the EU, iCargo, has formally launched a three year programme designed to improve the performance of global logistics.
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NewsRINA focuses on fuel savings
International classification society RINA has launched a new complete package to help shipowners save fuel and reduce emissions.
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NewsLNG bunkering in Europe
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is conducting a feasibility study for the Flemish Government relating to the provision of LNG bunkering facilities in three Belgian ports.
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NewsIndustry backs Propulsion & Emissions Conference
Mercator Media’s 34th Motorship Propulsion and Emissions Conference, being held in Hamburg, Germany on the 23-24 May 2012, is getting full backing from the industry.
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NewsPATCH ports target Seawork
Ports Adapting to Change (PATCH) is hosting a conference at Seawork 2012 this year - helping ports to improve strategy on the important issues of management, financing and cooperation.
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NewsWorld Ocean Council Summit 2012
The World Ocean Council (WOC), the international business alliance for corporate ocean responsibility, has announced its second Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) will take place from 3-5 December in Washington DC.
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NewsProject launch for NOSTRA
The Network of STRAits (NOSTRA) project, which aims to analyse cross-border governance methods and ability to respond to the preservation of biodiversity and natural heritage, has been officially launched.
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NewsPropulsion & Emissions Conference 2012
The 34th Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference will take place in Hamburg, Germany on 23-24 May 2012 - it aims to give all ship operators, owners and managers the perfect platform to discuss plans for upcoming sulphur emission targets.
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NewsAntwerp biomass station one step closer?
The Antwerp Port Authority and the international chemical group Solvay Energy NV may have moved one step closer to the realisation of a biomass fired power station at the port’s Solvay site.
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NewsGas Fuelled Ships Conference 2012 – Call for papers
The call for papers has been announced for Mercator Media’s third Gas Fuelled Ships Conference this year, being held from 12-14 September in Bergen, Norway.
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NewsOceanographic optimisation fuels efficiency
Applied oceanography specialists Tidetech will be demonstrating significant fuel saving results on a recent route optimisation trial at the Green Ship Technology (GST) conference in Copenhagen this week.
