World – Page 92
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NewsDamen launches first hybrid tug
Damen Shipyards recently launched its first ever hybrid tug, the ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid, bound for Iskes Towage & Salvage.
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NewsLargest green spreader order for Bromma
Bromma has received its largest ever combined all electric STS and all electric yard crane spreader order from Long Beach Container Terminal LLC, subsidiary of Orient Overseas Container Line Limited.
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NewsRepurposing at Galveston terminal
A Galveston terminal in Texas has come up with a novel idea to improve its operations both economically and environmentally - it is ‘repurposing’ conveyor belts to use as spill containment liners.
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NewsDPW Melbourne invests in greener equipment
DP World recently invested in the latest straddle carriers for its container terminal at the Port of Melbourne.
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Tanker company confirms green credentials
Petroleum tanker operator AET has formally committed to the MPA Green Shipping Programme. President and CEO, Hor Weng Yew, signed-up to the initiative at a Singapore bunkering conference, SIBCON.
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NewsNew Commission guidelines for inland navigation and Natura 2000
The European Commission published new guidelines on inland navigation and nature protection to assist the sector in applying EU environmental legislation.
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NewsPOLB funding to reduce diesel pollution
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted $1.34m to the Port of Long Beach (POLB) for its diesel reduction project at its container terminals.
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NewsNew joint project on LNG Bunkering
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and nine key members of the Australian maritime, port and energy sectors have established a four-month study into LNK Bunkering organised as a Joint Industry Project (JIP).
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NewsGreenPort Congress – Working towards sustainability
The seventh GreenPort Congress was held during the first week of October 2012 in Marseille - during which nearly 200 environmental experts came together to discuss working towards a continuous commitment to sustainable operations.
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NewsPorts of Rotterdam and Gothenburg enter new LNG alliance
The Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Gothenburg, have signed a new alliance to speed up the establishment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a maritime fuel.
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NewsECC wants better port waste facilities
The European Cruise Council (ECC) has called for closer cooperation with ports when it comes to environmental issues – specifically with regards to better port waste reception facilities akin to high standards on-board cruise ships.
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NewsRotterdam and Gothenburg form LNG alliance
The ports of Rotterdam and Gothenburg have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the use of LNG as a maritime fuel, which they view as an important opportunity for the maritime industry to comply with the new sulphur directive coming into force in 2015.
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NewsParker Procal welcomes move on emissions
UK based manufacturer of emissions analysers, Parker Procal, has welcomed the European Union’s decision to create a global system for monitoring, reporting and the verification of emissions.
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NewsNew ESPO Green Guide launched at GreenPort Congress
Last week, ESPO launched its new “Green Guide; Towards excellence in port environmental management and sustainability” during a dedicated session at GreenPort Congress in Marseille.
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NewsSettlement reached over New Zealand wreck
According to Maritime New Zealand the NZ government and owners of the ‘MV Rena’, Daina Shipping Company, have reached an inclusive financial settlement to resolve claims.
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NewsEMSA study on EU Port Reception Facilities
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published an analysis of the delivery of ship-generated waste and cargo residues in 40 European ports. The analysis is part of the review of the EU Directive on port reception facilities, which dates back to 2000.
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NewsNorth Sea fracture stores CO2
According to a report from the ECO2 project – a collaborative project funded by the European Commission’s Framework Seven Programme – a large fracture storing CO2 has been discovered in the North Sea.
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NewsPOLA wins environmental award
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) recently won the Lloyd’s List global award in the ‘Environment’ category for its leadership in adopting and promoting reduced emissions within the maritime industry.
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NewsPort of Ystad turns greener
Sweden’s Port of Ystad has built a High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC) plant to supply power to ships at berth, in a bid to become greener.
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NewsIndian power plays to bulk ports
The pull of Indian power is having an impact on the subcontinent’s port operations. Stevie Knight looks at the issues around both solid and cooled liquid energy sources
