World – Page 77
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NewsUS biologists race to save dredged coral
The race is on for USA-based marine biologists at Coral Morphologic to save urban corals collected from a Miami straight, known as Government Cut, following months of dredging.
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NewsAre you the next ESPO Award winner?
The 6th European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports from the will be addressing innovative port projects that lead to environmental improvement for the benefit of the wider port and local community.
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Dredging war in the Bahamas
Dredging work has resumed for Resorts World Bimini’s (RWB) major resort development in the Bahamas following a ruling by the Bahamas Supreme Court.
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SFL acquires Kamsarmax carriers
Bermuda-based Ship Finance International Limited (SFL) is to acquire two 82,000 tonne Kamsarmax dry-bulk carriers, as well as long-term charters to a state-owned Chinese charterer.
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NewsEco Wave Power awarded for innovation
Israel’s Eco Wave Power (EWP) has won an innovation award after competing against 60 other young stat-up companies as part of the ‘WOW’ competition.
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NewsGreen award in Long Beach
Japanese carrier, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd (K Line), has received an Environmental Excellence Award from the Port of Long Beach for reducing its environmental impact at the port.
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NewsBaltic Sea ports join forces
The EU ports of Stockholm and Tallinn are joining forces to improve the environment in the Baltic Sea, focusing on future fuels, the management of ship-generated waste and the shore-side power.
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NewsThe need for environmental regard and investment
The port of Ystad plays, due to its strategic position, an important role in the transportation flow between Scandinavia and Sweden and East- and Central Europe, and it is one of Ystad''s most important enterprises. Björn Boström, CEO of the port of Ystad explains.
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NewsGreening Ports in Taiwan
The Taiwan International Port Corporation (TIPC) Greening the Ports action plan integrates environmental protection into its operating philosophy, with as goal to enhance the competitiveness and promote green port policies.
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NewsEU approves Maritime Spatial Planning legislation
The European Parliament approved a Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning which should help Member States develop plans to better coordinate the various activities that take place at sea, ensuring they are as efficient and sustainable as possible.
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US grants to tackle climate change
Ten US grants of around US$1m in funding are being awarded to coastal communities to help address the effects of coastal storms, flooding, erosion and sea level rise.
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NewsThe port of Cork’s future plans for redevelopment
Since it first developed its Environmental Management System in 2006, the Port of Cork can now demonstrate the significant progress that has been made in managing and reducing the impact of its port operations on the environment, says Finbarr Kearney, Environmental Officer at the Port of Cork Company.
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NewsYara expands with GTM acquisition
Yara International is expanding its offering after acquiring a 63% stake in Green Tech Marine (GTM), a sulphur oxide (SOx) scrubber supplier.
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NewsMEPC completes 66th session at IMO
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 66th session from 31 March to 4 April 2014, at IMO Headquarters in London.
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BWM Convention problems go unsolved
The global shipping industry is concerned about “serious” implementation problems associated with the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, which governments chose to gloss over at the recent MEPC meeting.
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NewsSeattle awards Green Gateway Partners
The Port of Seattle has awarded Maersk Line, COSCO Container Lines America’s, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line for their 2014 environmental achievements.
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ICS pledges support for IMO emissions reporting
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has pledged its support for an IMO-managed system to monitor and report on the level of CO2 emissions from ships globally.
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NewsZeeland unveils intermodal planner
Netherlands-based Zeeland Seaports has developed a new online intermodal planner, to help carriers find the best possible route.
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NewsSiemens’ green light for Green Port Hull
Siemens has announced its decision to invest £160m in wind turbine production and installation facilities in Yorkshire UK.
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Standing firm on nitrogen emissions
Antwerp Port Authority and the Port of Rotterdam Authority want to see stricter nitrogen oxides emission standards for new built vessels on the North Sea and the English Channel from 1 January 2016.
