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    LR’s environmental management standard for shipping

    2008-10-22T10:41:00Z

    Using its quality assurance business, LRQA, Lloyd’s Register has developed a shipping industry specific guide for the ISO 14001 environmental management standard, to enable ship operators to establish and implement effective environmental management systems.

  • A screen shot of the SmartSafe  system.
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    ‘Magic pipe’ blocker breaks through

    2008-10-21T10:35:00Z

    Breakthrough installations have been completed of a fail-safe ship technology that automatically prevents the negligent or willful discharge of oil overboard. A liquefied natural gas carrier and a car carrier, under completion at leading South Korean yards, will be the first ships at sea to ...

  • Hanjin Line has launched an “Eco  Management” programme
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    Hanjin’s “Eco Management” programme

    2008-10-20T10:11:00Z

    Hanjin Shipping has established its “Eco Management” programme to reduce fuel oil and CO2 emissions, to assist in the prevention of global warming. In October 2007, Hanjin set up a fuel management Task Force team.

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    Ballast Water Treatment Technology guide

    2008-10-17T09:53:00Z

    The publication was produced by Lloyd’s Register in conjunction with Dr Mark Scrimshaw at the Institute for the Environment, Brunel University, UK. The treatment of ballast water continues to be one of the most significant environmental and operational challenges facing the marine industry today.

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    APMT aims for zero accidents

    2008-10-16T09:46:00Z

    APM Terminals marked the occasion of its second “Global Safety Day” in late October by introducing a comprehensive world-wide safety culture program for all terminal personnel. The goal of the new program is to instill a “culture of safety” and the adoption of ...

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    Long Beach hosts ship-to shore power workshop

    2008-10-15T09:42:00Z

    Shipping terminals were recently invited by the Port of Long Beach to a workshop to learn more about how the Port is using ship to shore power.

  • The new office co-ordinates the sale or lease of the clean trucks.
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    First clean trucks distributed to drivers

    2008-10-14T09:36:00Z

    In mid-October, the Port of Long Beach dedicated a new Clean Trucks Sales and Leasing office and handed over the keys to the first two big-rigs leased through the Port’s Clean Trucks Program. The Sales and Leasing Center will enable truck owners to ...

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    Contaminated sediment remediation conference

    2008-10-13T09:28:00Z

    The Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, 2-5 February 2009. The Conference combines scientific and engineering advances with management frameworks and policies to achieve effective sediments remediation and environmental protection goals.

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    EIR for “green” port building

    2008-10-12T09:20:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach held a second public hearing in October on a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a proposed Port administration building and maintenance facility complex. The new facility would replace a nearly 50-year-old, earthquake-deficient administration building and maintenance facilities ...

  • The first phase of the London Gateway construction
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    Sustainability key to London Gateway construction

    2008-10-11T09:15:00Z

    DP World has signed a £400 million contract to build the first phase of a new port at London Gateway, which will be integrated with Europe’s largest logistics park. This is the first major contract to be awarded in the £1.5 billion project, due to be ...

  • Sarah Morgan-Silvester, Gordon  Houston and Jan Fransen.
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    Port Metro Vancouver joins Green Award

    2008-10-10T17:21:00Z

    As part of its policy to promote the quality of shipping in the port, Port Metro Vancouver has announced a reduction on port dues for sea-going vessels certified by the Green Award Foundation. Port Metro Vancouver recognizes Green Award certified vessels ...

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    Haskoning: “Green Collar” skills gap to hit transport sector

    2008-10-09T17:14:00Z

    The rising demand for ‘green collar’ working in Britain will place pressure on the domestic skills market and leave businesses without the engineering and environmental expertise they require, according to new research from engineering and environment consultancy, Royal Haskoning.

  • The 1-day 4th Port of Long Beach Green Port Fest attracted some 10,000 visitors in early October.
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    Thousands attend Long Beach Green Port Fest

    2008-10-08T17:10:00Z

    Nearly 10,000 people attended the fourth annual Port of Long Beach Green Port Fest on 4 October. The Port hosted a daylong block-party for Long Beach residents, their families and friends, transforming the street outside Port headquarters into a mini theme park ...

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    Korea focuses on ports and the environment

    2008-10-07T16:59:00Z

    Considerable interest is being shown in environmental problems in Korea, which is now becoming a growing issue in Korea. ‘Green’ issues relating to harbour development, management and operation is becoming increasingly important.

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    EPA selects Charleston for port emissions reduction

    2008-10-06T16:53:00Z

    In a separate development, the US Environmental Protection Agency has selected the SCSPA as one of seven recipients in the region to receive emissions reduction grant funds. The SCSPA, in partnership with three business groups, DHEC and the American Lung Association, applied ...

  • The South Carolina State Ports Authority has released the first port air emission inventory to be compiled in the South East of  the USA
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    SCSPA completes air emissions inventory

    2008-10-05T16:48:00Z

    As part of its “Pledge for Growth” environmental initiative, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) has released the first port air emissions inventory ever compiled in the Southeast of the USA, continuing its efforts to promote environmental and economic stewardship.

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    Stena Line invests in shoreside power

    2008-10-04T16:41:00Z

    Stena Line is planning to set up shoreside power links for the majority of its vessels used in Scandinavian operations as part of the company’s long term work aimed at reducing environmental impact.

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    MOL tests LNG-fueled shore power system

    2008-10-03T16:35:00Z

    Mitsui OSK Lines and California based Clean Air Logics, Inc have successfully tested a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled shore power supply system on the containership MOL Enterprise (4,500 TEU).

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    Helsinki’s wastewater challenge

    2008-10-02T16:25:00Z

    Earlier this year, the Port of Helsinki requested cruise ship companies to leave wastewater on land with the aim of protecting the Baltic Sea.

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    “Sustainability clause” central to DP World/Brisbane lease

    2008-10-01T16:19:00Z

    DP World recently reaffirmed its commitment to the Port of Brisbane, when it signed an Agreement to Lease for a new 40-year lease at the Port of Brisbane, announcing it is looking at investing $A250 million in the port over time in response ...