British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.’s newly ordered Salish Class ferry is part of its Clean Futures Plan that aims to replace diesel fuels with cleaner energy options, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). The vessel will be constructed at the Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. in Gdansk, Poland, and be identical to the three Salish Class vessels built […]
Global Container Terminals (GCT) has established a $200,000 fund to support Indigenous-led initiatives aimed at increasing both participation and collaboration in the cumulative-effects assessment of the South Salish Sea off British Columbia’s coast. GCT created the fund in response to the calls for action voiced by many Indigenous leaders at the historic Declaration Conference on […]
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has applied to the municipality of Victoria, British Columbia, have its master plan for the Breakwater District at Ogden Point extended to 2025. The extension would allow GVHA to refocus its immediate attention on establishing shore power for cruise ships at Ogden Point. The GVHA estimates shore power would […]
The Port of Seattle has issued a revised Request for Proposal (RFP) to those shortlisted as potential investment and operating partners for the planned new cruise facility. The updated RFP requires cruise vessels to be equipped with shore-power capabilities while at berth. It also requires cargo-handling equipment to have zero tail-pipe emissions. The RFP further calls upon […]
The maritime shipping industry has joined forces with the Government of Canada to launch the Canadian Marine Industry Foundation (CMIF). Its mission is to help to alleviate labour shortages by promoting career opportunities in the marine sector. Maritime workforce recruitment and retention have become an increasing challenge with positions unfilled both on ships and ashore. […]
Every spring the Port of Seattle recognizes the outstanding environmental accomplishments of customers, tenants, non-profits and business partners with its annual Environmental Excellence Awards. The award winners serve as role models, demonstrating environmental leadership in their operations. They are essential partners in helping the port to achieve the environmental stewardship and sustainability goals established in […]
Brusco Tug & Barge, Inc. has modernized its tug fleet at the Port of Hueneme by putting the brand-new Teresa Brusco into service. This state-of-the-art tug will significantly lower vessel emissions and provide more power and flexibility to the important ship-handling role of tugs at the Port of Hueneme. Replacing the Lulapin, the Teresa Brusco […]
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