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PERC Celebrates Earth Day by Promoting Propane’s Role in Cutting Emissions

Apr 16, 2025

This Earth Day, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is highlighting propane and renewable propane as key solutions for cutting emissions and delivering reliable energy amid global sustainability efforts. As a safe, clean, and readily available energy source that produces 52 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than the electric grid, propane supports both the environment and communities striving for more sustainable…

Ultranav Starts Trial with Behavior Change Service Signol to Minimize CO2 Emissions

Feb 03, 2025

Even minor adjustments in daily operations can contribute to fuel savings and reduced emissions. To support these improvements, Ultranav is launching a 6-month trial with Signol – a behavior change service designed to encourage fuel-saving practices among crew members…

Stena Line Reports 11% cut in Carbon Emissions

Aug 24, 2022

Stena Line says that it has decreased the carbon emissions by 11% per ton of cargo carried over each nautical mile, plus a reduction of 4% total ship emissions compared to pre-Covid operations. According to the company, the main contributor…

Berlin's 1990s-vintage Tour Boat is 'Electrified' with Torqeedo

Jun 20, 2022

Oranje Nassau, a 20-m, 55-passenger sightseeing boat and water taxi operating on Berlin’s urban waterways was recently put back into service after replacing its diesel engine with a fully integrated all-electric propulsion system by Torqeedo…

Stena Bulk Debuts InfinityMAX Electric Vessel Design Concept

Mar 08, 2021

As shipping companies face mounting societal and regulatory pressure to decarbonize, innovative alternative designs are expected to become the norm rather than the exception. Stena Bulk unveiled the InfinityMAX hybrid bulk carrier concept, intended to push the boundaries for zero carbon…

Hempel's "Futureproof" at the Heart of its Plan to Double its Revenues

Feb 24, 2021

Hempel A/S has launched its new sustainability framework dubbed Futureproof, an initiative that lies at the heart of the companies strategy to double its revenue by 2025 while dramatically cutting its carbon footprint and that of its clients across industrial sectors…

UK Ports Tap Geospatial Data to Help Solve Transport Challenges

Jan 11, 2021

The SpacePort project, funded by the Geospatial Commission and Innovate UK, will explore how novel geospatial systems can streamline port operations, improving efficiency and tackling societal disbenefits.SpacePort brings together marine sector specialist Marine South East…

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PMA: Panama-Flagged Vessels Must Notify of Ship-to-Ship Transfers

PMA: Panama-Flagged Vessels Must Notify of Ship-to-Ship Transfers

Sovcomflot Plunges to $393m Loss in Q1 Amidst Sanctions

Sovcomflot Plunges to $393m Loss in Q1 Amidst Sanctions

BAE Systems Set to Open $250M Shiplift Facility in Florida

BAE Systems Set to Open $250M Shiplift Facility in Florida

Ports of Indiana, Port of Antwerp-Bruges Explore Indiana-Belgian Partnership

Ports of Indiana, Port of Antwerp-Bruges Explore Indiana-Belgian Partnership

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