Projects & Initiatives – Page 34
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NewsGreen boost for NAMEPA members
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) members have been awarded an automatic positive adjustment (+5 points) towards member vessels’ RightShip Environmental Rating.
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NewsOMC helps green ports dig deeper
Australian maritime engineering company, OMC International, is helping ports prepare for larger loads and bigger ships while still remaining ‘green’.
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NewsFuture fuels: are you ready?
The Marpol Annex VI regulations centre round ensuring vessels limit pollution in the Baltic and North Sea Emission Control Area (ECA), and time is running out for shipowners to comply.
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ICS tackles Ballast Convention problems
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), in co-operation with international shipping organisations, has submitted a paper to the IMO that proposes solutions to overcoming Ballast Water Management Convention implementation problems.
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NewsExxonMobil responds to ECA fuel challenge
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels & Lubricants has unveiled a marine fuel designed to help operators comply with the 0.10% ECA sulphur limit set which will enter into force on 1 January 2015.
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NewsKalmar sets emissions benchmark
Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers, delivered to MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp earlier this year, have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions.
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NewsFelixstowe commits to being green
The Port of Felixstowe is looking to improve its operational and environmental efficiency with the introduction of its first electric-powered rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs).
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NewsRed Funnel fleet success
UK ferry operator, Red Funnel, confirms it’s already compliant with the new sulphur regulations which come in to force on 1 January 2015.
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NewsLong Beach incentives to slash emissions
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) is introducing two new incentives that are expected to attract additional cargo and encourage the use of air pollution-reducing shore power and on-dock rail.
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NewsHyster developments slash fuel costs
Equipment specialist Hyster has launched a range of Stage IV/Tier 4 final (T4f) compliant trucks for the port and terminal industry.
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NewsFinnlines works to reduce fleet emissions
In a bid to reduce its environmental impact and comply with new upcoming stringent SOx emissions regulations, Finnlines has ordered a range of exhaust gas cleaning systems.
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NewsSurePure unveils “breakthrough” solution
Liquid photopurification company, SurePure Inc has unveiled its “breakthrough” solution designed to help the maritime shipping industry clean fuel even if severely compromised by micro-organisms infestation.
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NewsJoining forces to protect ecosystems and achieve port expansion
After a four-year study involving more than 1,300 scientists from 95 countries, in 2005 the United Nations issued a report: the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. In this report the concept of Ecosystems Services (ES) was explored. Since then, ES is gaining momentum, says René Kolman, Secretary General of the International Association ...
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NewsSan Diego honours ‘green’ tenants
The Port of San Diego honoured 78 of its tenant businesses, representing a mix of visitor-serving and industrial businesses, for their environmental achievements.
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NOAA unveils Arctic Action Plan
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has unveiled its Arctic Action Plan in a bid to help improve monitoring, understanding and protection of the vast, valuable, and vulnerable region.
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NewsCarnival to meet GHG emissions goal
Cruise company Carnival Corporation is working hard to meets its goal to reduce its rate of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipboard operations by 20%.
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NewsPutting action before words
‘Leading by example'' is the Port of Strasbourg''s motto for its sustainable development policy, which is to co-creating with its staff, explain Hélène Haslé, former Director of Development and Aurore Mourette, Sustainable Development Project Manager at the Port of Strasbourg.
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NewsBridging the gap between Turkey and Europe
A new joint initiative has been launched to offer high frequency multimodal connections between Turkey and Europe that will significantly lower CO2 emissions.
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NewsMARPOL amendments enter into force
The New Year has seen a number of amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) enter into force and take effect.
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Four more organisations join Green Marine initiative
The Green Marine Initiative is rapidly gaining recognition, with four more organisations joining this month.
