World – Page 85

  • Mundra Port, Gujarat. Photo: Mint
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    Environment ministry to inspect Mundra port

    2012-09-20T10:33:00Z

    The environment ministry has appointed an expert committee to inspect Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd at Mundra in Gujarat after reports of environmental violations.

  • Dimitrios Theologitis from the European Commission will be a keynote speaker at the 2012 Congress
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    GreenPort Congress to take place in Marseille

    2012-09-18T16:16:00Z

    Next week, GreenPort Congress will take place from 3 to 5 October at the World Trade Centre, Marseille in France, and is set to be packed with the latest policies and issues affecting the maritime industry.

  • Arctic Ice melting 2012
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    Arctic 'gold rush' needs caution

    2012-09-18T10:33:00Z

    Some are likening the push into the Arctic as the “new gold rush” said maritime economist Ernst G Frankel of MIT at the recent 2012 Onassis Lectures at the Cass Business School – but it needs to be a careful balancing act.

  • DFDS Seways's vessels will connect to OPS at the Port of Gothenburg
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    DFDS connects vessels to Gothenburg’s OPS

    2012-09-17T12:43:00Z

    Swedish shipping company, DFDS Seaways, is set to get connected to onshore power supply (OPS) at three European ports, in a bid for a better working environment, both on board and ashore, and significant environmental gains.

  • News

    MPA works hard to clean oil spill

    2012-09-14T17:22:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has been working hard to contain and clean up the oil spill following the collisions between Hong Kong registered bulk carrier, ‘Sunny Horizon’ and Korean registered Liquefied Petroleum Gas carrier, ‘Dl Salvia’ on 9 September 2012 near Singapore.

  • The European Parliament has adopted at first reading the compromise proposal regarding sulphur content of marine fuels.
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    EU adopts sulphur directive compromise

    2012-09-14T11:22:00Z

    The EU has offcially adopted a compromise regarding the sulphur content in marine fuels during its September plenary session, which allows states to assist the maritime sector.

  • Carnegie's CETO technology
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    Carnegie reaches Cleantech final

    2012-09-12T14:29:00Z

    Australian wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Limited, has reached the Top 30 semi-finals of the Global Cleantech Cluster Association’s (GCCA) ‘2012 Later Stage Award’.

  • The MV Amsterdam Bridge was carrying hazardous cargo when fire broke out on Sunday 9 September 12
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    Danger recedes for hazardous cargo fire

    2012-09-10T14:51:00Z

    After a six hour battle, the fire on the 54,405 tonne MV Amsterdam Bridge which was carrying hazardous cargo has been contained although not extinguished, and the risk of an environmental disaster is diminishing.

  • CSL's first new Trillium Class vessel, the 'Baie St Paul'
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    CSL's newbuilds eliminate pollution

    2012-09-06T16:00:00Z

    Canadian ship owner, CSL, has removed oil from the stern tube and equipped nine of its new builds with Thordon seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings in a bid to comply with the ongoing strict IMO regulations to reduce air pollution.

  • Charles Klug has been selected as the interim port director
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    TPA appoints new interim port director

    2012-09-04T14:10:00Z

    The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) recently selected Charles Klug as its new temporary port director and the head of port authority until a permanent director is appointed.

  • The Port of Savannah is getting more eco friendly
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    GPA environmental stewardship efforts

    2012-09-04T13:54:00Z

    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is continuing to do its bit when it comes to environmental stewardship – a special type of fish friendly concrete installed at the Port of Savannah is encouraging growth of plants and animals at the Garden City Terminal.

  • Watermaster walking into the water without crane assistance
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    An answer for South African water issues

    2012-08-28T17:02:00Z

    Most of South African river systems are turbid – containing high concentrations of suspended silts and clays – exacerbated by a number of knotty management issues.

  • The first 12 foundations departed Zeebrugge this week
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    Wind turbine foundations built at Zeebrugge

    2012-08-22T16:05:00Z

    Belgian marine civils and dredging expert, the Jan De Nul Group, has finished construction of the majority of its 16 concrete turbine foundations in the Port of Zeebrugge for Swedish power giant, Eon .

  • Fednav have ordered six new bulk carriers
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    Six new vessels for Fednav

    2012-08-17T17:15:00Z

    Canadian bulk carrier, Fednav Limited, has invested in six new environmentally advanced vessels to add to its fleet.

  • The Wärtsilä 20 engine
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    Hybrid tug power for Svitzer Australia

    2012-08-16T18:54:00Z

    Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the power system for four new diesel-electric powered tugs being built for Svitzer Australia at the ASL shipyard in Singapore, scheduled to be in operation by early 2014.

  • Sulphur levels have decreased in Barcelona harbour
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    EU policies make a difference

    2012-08-15T11:53:00Z

    Stricter EU rules are making a positive change according to a study which shows a decrease in ships’ sulphur emissions when at berth or anchored in ports.

  • CSL continues to improve its environmental footprint. Photo: CSL Group
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    CSL continues to improve green footprint

    2012-08-14T15:17:00Z

    CSL Group, Canadian provider of cargo, handling and delivery services, has released its 2011 Environmental Report, detailing efforts to improve its green footprint.

  • The environmental impact process has begun at Bonython Photo: WPG Resources Ltd
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    EIS for Oz port development

    2012-08-14T14:00:00Z

    Governmental guidelines for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be undertaken on the proposed deep sea port facility at Port Bonython, South Australia, have been issued, helping to move the project forward.

  • Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters are Scotland's first Marine Energy Park
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    Marine Energy Park for Scotland

    2012-08-10T15:01:00Z

    It was announced recently by the Department for Energy and Climate Change in the UK that Scotland’s Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters have been designated as Scotland’s first Marine Energy Park.

  • POLA and POLB praised companies for their efforts at reducing air pollution
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    Shore power leads the way

    2012-08-08T14:11:00Z

    The ports of Los Angeles (POLA) and Long Beach (POLB) recently announced the winners of the fifth annual ‘Clean Air Action Awards’ for their use of shore power.