Port Saint John acquires Renewable Energy Certificates to achieve carbon neutrality
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by Julie Turmel
2y ago
Port Saint John is among the first two companies in the region to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates from local electricity provider Saint John Energy. Intended to help energy buyers achieve carbon neutrality, the certificates guarantee the renewable source of electricity flowing through the grid. In the port’s case, the renewable energy will come from the Burchill Wind Farm in Lorneville, New Brunswick, which is expected to be operational by the end of the year. While demand for Renewable Energy Certificates is high, Port Saint John was able to acquire enough to cover all of the energy co ..read more
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LOGISTEC USA operating two new energy-efficient mobile harbour cranes
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by Julie Turmel
2y ago
On Earth Day, April 22, LOGISTEC USA and SeaPort Manatee took delivery of two new energy-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbour cranes. The acquisition is intended to meet SeaPort Manatee’s historic growth in cargo volume by giving LOGISTEC USA the means to increase the handling capacity at its terminal operations. In addition to increasing cargo-handling efficiency, these cranes will reduce the carbon footprint of maritime operations and contribute to improving air quality in the Tampa Bay region. With a reach of up to 167 feet (51 metres) and a lifting capacity of 125 tons ..read more
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Irving Shipbuilding Inc. joins Green Marine
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by Manon Lanthier
2y ago
Irving Shipbuilding is Canada’s shipbuilder having built over 80% of today’s naval fleet.  The company is now underway building the next generation of ships for Canada’s Navy in the largest under-roof and most modern shipbuilding facility in North America. Irving Shipbuilding is currently working on the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) and the next class of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) vessel under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).     Image from Irving Shipbuilding Inc. website L’article Irving Shipbuilding Inc. joins Green Marine est apparu en premier su ..read more
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Washington State Ferries electrification plan moves forward
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by Manon Lanthier
2y ago
Washington State Ferries is converting its three largest vessels to hybrid-electric battery power instead of diesel fuel. These conversions will reduce fleet-wide emissions by 27% – the equivalent of taking more than 10,000 cars off the road. The system has also been funded to build five new hybrid-electric ferries and the electrification of five terminals. The three Jumbo Mark II ferries are the Puyallup, Tacoma, and Wenatchee. The ferries were constructed in the 1990s and are due for their mid-life propulsion system replacements, which means upgrading them to electric propulsion will result ..read more
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Green Marine welcomes CAL Maritime as supporter
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by Manon Lanthier
2y ago
Located on a compact and scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California, California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus California State University system. Serving nearly 1,000 students, it is one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States — and the only one on the West Coast. A key part of the campus experience is the annual training cruise aboard their 500-foot Training Ship Golden Bear. She serves as a floating classroom/laboratory where classroom concepts in marine transportation, engineering and t ..read more
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A new partner in the energy sector: Kamelot Marine Services, LLC!
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by Julie Turmel
2y ago
Kamelot Marine Services, LLC is an LNG marine operations consulting firm has been providing technical advice, risk management assessments, project support, regulatory compliance assistance, and quality assurance services to vessel owners, terminal operators, and major energy companies since 2003. Its core strength is derived from decades of hands-on experience from the deck-plates up, combined with the solid professional reputations that the firm’s consultants have developed over careers spanning 30-plus years. KMS offers top-notch service for any safety, risk, technical, training, and regulat ..read more
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Alterum becomes Green Marine partner!
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by Julie Turmel
2y ago
Alterum is a Montreal-based company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition. The company offers a web-based environmental management platform that includes all reporting, analysis and monitoring needs related to energy and waste management and emissions reduction. The platform allows companies to be grouped together to facilitate their environmental reporting and to encourage joint projects. L’article Alterum becomes Green Marine partner! est apparu en premier sur Green Marine ..read more
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Welcome to our latest participant: Southern Fleet and Logistics Group, LLC
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by Julie Turmel
2y ago
Southern Fleet and Logistics Group, LLC provides a wide range of services throughout the United States specifically for inland/river maritime systems with navigable towboat and barge traffic. Formed in Corpus Christi last year, Southern Fleet and Logistics Group’s executive team has more than a century of industry experience. The current staff of 12 employees and range of services will be expanded keeping in mind the primary goals of zero mishaps, no environmental harm, and the continuous reduction of potentially harmful atmospheric emissions. The company’s first tank barge fleeting location i ..read more
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Q&A with Brittney, program manager
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by Julie Turmel
2y ago
Brittney Blokker joined the Green Marine team as Program Manager in September 2021. She is one of two team members now based in Seattle, Washington. Prior to joining Green Marine, she worked at Holland America Group as a maritime investigations program manager, leading incident analyses and continuous improvement efforts. She holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering with a Minor in Architecture and Urbanism from Smith College. Her role at Green Marine primarily focuses on the development and review of the environmental certification program’s requirements, especially as it relates to ship owners, as ..read more
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Third Green Marine Europe reveal event
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by Manon Lanthier
2y ago
Green Marine Europe will reveal the environmental certification program’s third cohort of certified laureates this June 27th, in Marseille. The program counts twice as many participants as last year! The reveal event will feature talks on financing the maritime transport sector’s ecological transition and on passenger vessels’ environmental challenges. Since 2020, the Green Marine Europe label certifies voluntary ship owners wishing to participate in continuous progress. The Green Marine Europe program covers all of the major environmental issues linked to the activities of ship owners, and th ..read more
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