Public Enterprises Minister, Mr Malusi Gigaba today unveiled Transnet’s seven new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes at the Durban Container Terminal – Pier 2 as the company surges ahead in its drive to boost productivity and efficiency in arguably the Southern hemisphere’s biggest and busiest port. The cranes, which were supplied by China-based original equipment manufacturer, ZPMC [...]
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Maersk Line’s 2012 Sustainability Progress Update shows strong progress on CO2 performance and container sustainability. Challenges remain on workplace safety. There is especially one result that stands out in Maersk Line’s 2012 Sustainability Progress Update: “Maersk Line’s energy efficiency improvements in 2012 have led to a remarkable achievement which we are very proud of – [...]
The Marlin Class underwater pump mining dredge manufactured by DSC Dredge LLC is designed to meet the needs of deep mining and aggregate deposits by providing a more efficient tool for material excavation. Every Marlin Class dredge is specifically designed to handle a particular deposit—from sand and gravel to industrial minerals—to ensure maximum efficiency. Deep [...]
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New regulations aimed at improving the energy efficiency of international shipping entered into force on 1 January 2013. The amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) were adopted in July 2011.They add a new chapter 4 Regulations on energy efficiency for ships to MARPOL Annex VI, to make mandatory [...]
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Together with the MOD’s Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory and Scottish Enterprise, the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) is investing up to £8m in collaborative R&D and fast-track projects to deliver viable solutions for more efficient marine vessels. The Technology Strategy Board is looking for UK businesses – from inside and outside the industry – to [...]
A new container ship design featuring LNG-fuelled propulsion, optimised hull and efficient cargo handling demonstrates that vessels can be both environment-friendly and economic to operate. “The earlier we are consulted during the design of a container ship, the greater the benefits for all concerned,” says Ari Viitanen, Dry Cargo Sales Director at Cargotec. “So we [...]
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In view of the latest developments on the market concerning a dire need for increasing efficiency of ships, optimising energy consumption and cutting CO2 emissions to meet ever more stringent environmental requirements, World Maritime News Staff have contacted one of the leading market players, namely Lloyd’s Register to discuss some of these topics. Hereby, we [...]
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The UK Government’s Technology Strategy Board (TSB) shortly to announce the launch of a competition into vessel efficiency, with up to £8 million of funding available, opening for expressions of interest in January 2013. In view of the theme – Meeting Tier III and the Energy Efficiency Design Index – of the 3rd IMarEST Ship [...]
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KONGSBERG is introducing a new concept designed to enhance safety and efficiency for multi vessel seismic surveys at SEG Las Vegas 2012. By utilizing the SIMOPS technology developed for complex Marine Operations involving offshore oil and gas platforms and vessels, SIMOPS for SeismicTM is a great tool and aid in planning, monitoring and managing complex [...]
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Improving hull and propeller performance is an effective and quick-win solution for shipowners seeking to boost the energy efficiency of their fleet. The reliable and accurate measurement of performance allows owners to make both fuel-cost and greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions savings, based on informed investment decisions. The new functionality in the Marorka Online solution is fully [...]
