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Going 'Green', Ground Broken on Copenhagen’s Cruise Shore Power Facility

May 15, 2024

Construction has begun in Copenhagen for a new shore power facilities at Oceankaj and Langelinie, which will result in the largest shore power facilities for cruise in Europe. Once operational it will supply shore power to the numerous cruise ships…

DFDS to Invest $1.2 Billion in Six Battery Electric Ships

May 14, 2024

DFDS said it will invest $1.2 billion in six battery electric vessels for operation in the English Channel, to be deployed on the Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover routes to carry passengers and freight between the U.K. and the European Union.The first two electric vessels will be in operation by 2030…

Methanol-Fueled Tugboat Launched

May 14, 2024

Today, a 'world first' was unveiled in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges: the Methatug, a tugboat which runs on methanol, part of a 'greening program' for the port's fleet. The project is financed by the European research program Horizon 2020 and is part of the FASTWATER project…

Interview: Caroline Yang, CEO, Hong Lam Marine & President, SSA

May 14, 2024

Caroline Yang, by anyone’s standard, is a busy woman. She is the CEO of Hong Lam Marine, a Singapore ship owner, which owns, operates and manages its own fleet of 33 vessels. She also is the president of the Singapore Shipping Association [SSA]…

Classification and Building the New Fuels Pathway

May 09, 2024

Long-term initiatives led by classification societies are building the foundation for future fuels uptake.About this time last year, ABS CEO Chris Wiernicki said: “When you look at where we are and the steepness of the curve ahead, the biggest risk is the unintended safety consequences of change…

Montrose Becomes First Port in Scotland to Provide Shore Power for Vessels

May 03, 2024

Montrose Port Authority (MPA) has become the first port in Scotland to provide a shore power service for offshore energy supply vessels in a move to reduce emissions, noise pollution and fuel consumption.A 50/50 self-funded joint venture, Plug…

Renewable Energy System Dedicated at Port of Long Beach

May 03, 2024

State, city and Port of Long Beach officials Thursday joined Toyota Motor North America and FuelCell Energy to celebrate the grand opening of the first-of-its-kind “Tri-gen” system to generate renewable hydrogen, electricity and water to support…

Bio-Sea Ballast Water Treatment for Siem Car Carrier Trio

Apr 30, 2024

BIO-UV Group has received an order from SIEM Ship Management to supply its BIO-SEA Ballast Water Treatment Systems for a trio of SIEM-managed car carriers. The order, for retrofit installation to the Siem Copernicus, Siem Curie and Siem Socrates…

America's Ports to Reduce Air Pollution with $150 Million Grant

Apr 24, 2024

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), joined by several port leaders at a White House event, have celebrated almost $150 million in grants from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities (RTEPF) Grant Program…

Energy Transition: LNG Prices Plummet, Dual-fuel LNG Newbuilds Rise

Apr 24, 2024

Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power ships will rise this year on attractive prices, while more dual-fuel vessels join the global fleet. Prices of LNG delivered as marine fuel at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore are at steep…

Muddy Water Dredging Christens Marlin Class Dredge

Apr 23, 2024

On April 19th, 2024, Muddy Water Dredging, LP, held the christening ceremony of its Marlin Class dredge at the Port of New Orleans. The event was attended by many esteemed business leaders, media personnel, and distinguished dignitaries.  'We are happy to unveil the Vaneta Marie dredge…

Port of Detroit Unveils Plan to Decarbonize Operations

Apr 22, 2024

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority on Monday revealed details of a program to slash carbon emissions to net zero by 2040 in an effort to improve air quality and the health of residents.Working with technical experts from sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental…

Rotterdam Seawall Drilling Begins for Porthos CO2 Storage Project

Apr 17, 2024

First drilling has commenced under the seawall on the Maasvlakte as part of the Porthos CO2 storage project, the Port of Rotterdam announced.Via a compressor station, Porthos will transport captured CO2 through Europe's largest seaport to a platform some 20 km off the coast…

Port Power Solutions: Renewable Propane

Apr 17, 2024

Renewable propane is aiding decarbonization efforts in port terminalsThe push for clean, reliable energy sources in the supply chain continues to drive fleet managers and port authorities toward low-emissions energy options such as renewables…

Consortium Forms North Pacific Green Corridor

Apr 16, 2024

Global industry leaders from North America, Asia and Europe have announced the formation of the North Pacific Green Corridor Consortium (NPGCC) whose members and partners will work together to decarbonize the value chain for commodities between North America and Asia…

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