TECO 2030 has launched a zero emissions operation concept, aimed at enabling ships to sail in and out of ports emissions-free. This can be achieved by exchanging one or more of their engines with a TECO marine fuel cell. “At TECO 2030, we are working [Read more...]
International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) members have reaffirmed their commitment to proffer safe and environmentally responsible operations, as the Association marks its 30th anniversary. The non-profit organisation was founded in 1991 by seven companies, which had been operating expeditions to Antarctica for several years [Read more...]
Associated British Ports (ABP) plans to install a second shore power connection at Southampton. Following the announcement that shore power is one of the leading environmental features incorporated into the design of the port’s new Horizon cruise terminal, ABP has confirmed that the Mayflower terminal [Read more...]
Cavotec has been awarded a contract by Nidec ASI, as part of a €12 mill deal to provide its ShorePower technology to five cruise ship berths at Malta’s Valletta Grand Harbour. The project is part of a major EU funded initiative by Infrastructure Malta to [Read more...]
Europe's largest shore power plant was officially inaugurated by AIDA Cruise’s ’AIDAsol’, during the 12th German National Maritime Conference recently. Establishing a shore power supply for cruise ships in Warnemünde, Germany, was the result of a joint agreement between AIDA Cruises, the state government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the [Read more...]
Crystal Cruises has announced a new partnership with the California Ocean Alliance, (COA), which is dedicated to marine research to safeguard oceans for the protection of marine mammals worldwide. COA scientists will join ‘Crystal Endeavor’, the line’s new expedition yacht, for a series of five remote expedition [Read more...]
Stena Line is to accelerate its transition towards fossil-free shipping. The company has unveiled a plan to reduce total CO2 emissions by as much as 30% by 2030. In 2020, the ferry company claimed it was continuing to reduce its total CO2 emissions and was [Read more...]
Enel X and Fincantieri have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to build and operate port infrastructure with a low environmental impact. In addition, the LoI calls for the development of electricity-powered solutions for ground logistics services. In the first stage, the LoI specifically addresses: [Read more...]
Valletta Cruise Port, together with local authorities and partners, has worked on ’COVID-19 Cruise Operations Guidelines for a Safe Continuation of Cruising in Valletta’. The project’s aim was to facilitate operations in this transitional phase. Operating guidelines were prepared and then forwarded to the Maltese health [Read more...]
US Miami-Dade County has signed a joint statement together with six cruise ship operators and Florida Power and Light in what is being hailed as the first step in bringing shore power to PortMiami. The six cruise companies involved are Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line, MSC [Read more...]