Blue Economy for Resilient Africa Program
In recent days the Word Bank has issued a briefing on the Blue Economy for Resilient Africa Program.
There is an introductory video available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJGC3FBd1Tc
IAPH and Clean Energy Marine Hubs network
At COP27, three more governments have endorsed the worldwide cross-sector initiative to catalyse the supply of green fuels, and support the global energy transition, which was initiated by the ICS and IAPH at the Clean Energy Summit in Pittsburgh last September.
Panama, Uruguay, and Norway have now signed up to the Clean Energy Marine Hub Initiative (CEM-Hubs)1.
ESPO Award 2022 Barcelona Port Authority wins
On 8 November, Barcelona Port Authority won the ESPO Award 2022 in recognition of the role of maritime passenger transport in enhancing the city connectivity and bringing added value to the local community.
Ammonia-fuelled vessels ABS supports China Shipbuilding
On 9 November it was announced from Shanghai that ABS had awarded two approvals in principle (AIPs) to COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd., for their ammonia-fuelled vessel and ammonia supply system designs which are being trialled on a tug.
Dover Harbour awards berthing contract to Inland and Coastal Marina Systems
Pontoon manufacturer and water access specialist, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has been awarded the contract to supply and install the new workboat berth in Dover Harbour by the Dover Harbour Board.
A new PIANC publication Recommendations for the Design and Assessment of Marine Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Terminals
In September 2016, PIANC WG 153 published the document Recommendations for the Design and Assessment of Marine Oil & Petrochemical Terminals.
Halifax Port Authority Pier A-1 infilling project to start November 7
November 3, 2022, Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) will start infilling the basin between Piers A-1 and B at Ocean Terminals in the Port of Halifax on Monday, November 7. The Fairview Cove Sequestration Facility will no longer be accepting slate beyond Friday, November 4.
New IMO office in the MENA region Boosting regional presence
IMO has agreed to boost its regional presence, with the establishment of a regional office in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, to be hosted in Alexandria, Egypt.
The IMO Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC), at its 72nd session held from 17 to 20 October, agreed to the establishment to enhance IMO’s coordination of technical assistance for the MENA region.
Supporting maritime decarbonisation IMO at COP 27 A busy agenda
IMO reported at the end of October that it will be present at COP 27, the UN climate conference which is now underway in Egypt. It opened on 6 November and will close on 18 November.
Shipping is vital for mankind
ITF and COP27
Governments the world over must give the climate crisis the highest priority and ensure they protect workers during the turmoil it will cause, a new briefing from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) stated on 4 November two days before COP 27 was due to commence at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on 6 November..
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