A container vessel which struck a gantry crane last week is expected to leave Vancouver on February 7, 2019.
Port of Vancouver
Worries about Roberts Bank port’s noise
The port at Roberts Bank is going to get much louder if allowed to expand.
That’s according to a recent report to Delta council outlining a number of issues as the Port of Vancouver’s application for a second container terminal is being considered by a federal review panel.
The civic staff report notes that port-related noise is a longstanding problem for many in the community and is consistently the top complaint made by residents. People living close to the shore and facing the port are...
Floating cranes to move crane that collapsed on container ship at Port of Vancouver
After an STS crane fell onto a container ship in Port of Vancouver, on January 28, two floating cranes were deployed to move it. Currently, ship operations are paused at the Global Container Terminals Vanterm facility, but rail and truck-gate operations are continuing.
On January 28, an STS crane fell onto the container vessel ‘Ever Summit’ as the ship docked at the port of Vancouver’s global container terminal.
The crane’s boom came down on top of several shipping containers that were stacked...
Crane Falls onto Evergreen Containership at Vancouver Terminal
A containership struck a gantry crane at GCT Vanterm container terminal at the Port of Vancouver, Canada.
Crane falls onto Evergreen vessel at the Port of Vancouver
The main container terminal at the Port of Vancouver remains closed after a crane came down on a vessel Monday (Jan. 28) morning.
A spokesperson for GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. confirmed to Global News that during berthing Monday morning, at around 4 a.m., a vessel came into contact with a GCT Vanterm ship-to-shore crane.
The Evergreen vessel, Ever Summit, is still being held alongside with tugs as the crane boom is now on top of a container stack toward the rear of the ship.
GCT says an...
http://container-news.com/crane-evergreen-vessel-port-vancouver/
Canada faces container capacity challenges
Canada will face a capacity crunch that will have far-reaching economic implications if the Terminal 2 proposal at Roberts Bank doesn’t proceed, warns the Port of Vancouver.
The port authority in recent weeks submitted an updated project rationale and overview document to the federal independent review panel looking at the proposed three-berth container terminal, a document that reiterates the port’s contention that T2 represents the best option to accommodate growth and is needed to deliver...
http://container-news.com/canada-faces-container-capacity-challenges/
ASC to Design, Extend Vancouver Port’s Container Terminal
ACS Group gets a contract to design and extend Vancouver Fraser Authority Port’s container terminal.
Port of Vancouver publishes updated information guide
Port of Vancouver published its ‘Port Information Guide’ focusing on practises and procedures applicable to all vessels operating within defined vessel operating areas in the port authority’s jurisdiction to support the safe and efficient movement of trade. The port authority makes amendments, in accordance with Section 56 of the Canada Marine Act.
The port launched its updates in order to promote safety within its area, focusing mostly on speed limits. Specifically the port is able to:
- monitor...
https://safety4sea.com/port-of-vancouver-publishes-updated-information-guide/
Schneider Electric to “green” Vancouver Port
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has selected Schneider Electric Canada Inc. to develop a solution to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG), air emissions and noise from ships while docked at Centerm Container Terminal which is operated by DP World Vancouver.
The result is a Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Platform design that delivers an intelligent implementation of a worldwide standard for shore power. This allows docked ships to shut down their engines and be powered using a “plug-in” electrical...
http://container-news.com/schneider-electric-green-vancouver-port/
Port of Vancouver launches shore power project
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has completed a shore power project to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution by enabling ships to shut down their diesel engines and connect to an electrical grid supplied by renewable energy sources. The system was successfully commissioned and connected to the first ship in October.
Specifically, the power platform qualifies a ship for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s EcoAction program that provides discounted harbor dues and the chance to...
https://safety4sea.com/port-of-vancouver-launches-shore-power-project/