Ports

Rotterdam’s Slufter now hosts PFAS contaminated dredged silt

Port of Rotterdam’s “Slufter”, which is the deport for contaminated dredged material from the port can now accept dredged silt contaminated with PFΑS, which is produced during dredging works and can not be sent back to the ocean.

Specifically, during dredging operations, contaminated silt is also dredged, a material that can not be distributed to the sea as it would cause major harm in the environment.

Consequently, the two partners, Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rijkswaterstaat, opened...

https://safety4sea.com/rotterdams-slufter-now-hosts-pfas-contaminated-dredged-silt/

Kolkata Container Terminal achieves October throughput record

PSA Kolkata Container Terminal, a subsidiary of PSA International Pte Ltd, set a new record of 61,755 TEU in October 2019, at Netaji Subhas Dock, Kolkata Port Trust, also setting another record cumulative total of 3 million TEUs, achieved from the beginning of the terminal’s operations in November 2014.

PSA Kolkata, upgraded its already existed equipment with 11 brand new commissioning reach stackers, in order to increase its equipment numbers and to replace the older ones.

Furthermore, the...

https://safety4sea.com/kolkata-container-terminal-sets-a-monthly-throughput-record/

China aspires to have world-class ports by 2035

Chinese authorities released a guideline this week, aiming to accelerate the building of world-class ports. The authorities describe major tasks, as well as a timetable for the sector’s development.

By 2025, Xinhua news agency reports that China aspires to achieve breakthroughs in green, smart and safe development of major ports. This will be done through enhanced scale at regional and other ports.

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In addition, by 2035, major ports should advance to...

https://safety4sea.com/china-aspires-to-have-world-class-ports-by-2035/

Savona’s cruise terminal reopens after renovation

Costa Cruises and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have now reopened the Calata delle Vele cruise ship quay and Palocrociere Terminal One in the Port of Savona, Italy, after an extensive renovation process.

Specifically, the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority invested €17 million to conduct modifications to the quay, aiming to give it the ability to accommodate larger, modern cruise ships. To this target, the seabed has been deepened, a process that required the reinforcement of quays...

https://safety4sea.com/savonas-cruise-terminal-reopens-after-renovation/

Hazira Passenger Ferry Terminal to begin operations

Essar Bulk Terminal completed work on the Passenger Ferry Terminal that has paved the way for a cruise-based passenger ferry service, commencing today, between Hazira Port in Surat and Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai. The Hazira-based terminal will also lead to ferry services being offered on other routes in the future.

The first phase of the terminal project will give emphasis on the movement of passengers between Hazira in Surat to Mumbai. The plan is to extend the servive to other coastal...

https://safety4sea.com/hazira-passenger-ferry-terminal-to-begin-operations/

New report analyzes the potential of 5G for ports

port application requirements on 5G wireless network

Operational efficiency is crucial for ports, given that about 90% of global trade relies on maritime transportation. Industry 4.0 and Internet Plus drive ports to transform and upgrade to digital, automated, and smart operation. With 5G, Huawei and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC) will collaborate to promote this transformation and upgrade to build efficient and environment-friendly smart ports.

For this reason, the parties have published the ‘5G Smart Port White Paper’, in which...

https://safety4sea.com/new-report-analyzes-the-potential-of-5g-for-ports/

Port of Savannah sets October tonnage record

The Georgia Ports Authority achieved a new monthly record for its traffic volume in October 2019, marking the highest volume for in its history of operation. For the records, the port moved 428,400 TEUs container units, a 3.5% increase in TEUs compared to the previous years.

Specifically, the Port of Savannah’s handling of 430,000 TEU, added to the fiscal year of the port the total amount of 1.6 million TEU, an 6% increase in comparing with the same period in 2018. Georgia Ports Authority has...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-savannah-sets-october-tonnage-record/

Mammoet and Port of Coeymans partner on offshore wind project

Mammoet and Port of Coeymans Marine Terminal signed an agreement to boost New York State’s growing commitment to offshore wind development, enabling the Mammoet’s have access to the marine terminal on the Hudson River, located 100 miles north of New York City.

It is worth mentioning that the heavy lifting company Mammoet and the owned by Carver companies Port of Coeyman, have already collaborated in the past to attain several local projects. For instance, the Willis Avenue Bridge development and...

https://safety4sea.com/mammoet-and-port-of-coeymans-partner-on-offshore-wind-project/

S. Carolina reports a strong start for 2020FY

South Carolina Ports Authority reports a strong port performance, revealing that its containerized and vehicle cargo volumes experienced an increase in the first four months of fiscal year 2020.

Specifically the container units handled at the port reached the:

  • 217,360 TEUs across the Wando Welchopens in a new window in a new window and North Charlestonopens in a new window container terminals in October.
  • 855,959 TEUs since July, a 7% increase year-over-year;

Containers:

  • 122,591 pier containers...

https://safety4sea.com/s-carolina-reports-a-strong-start-for-2020fy/

New, high-tech fireboat to soon operate at Port Canaveral

Builders of a specialized fireboat for Port Canaveral have released details about the high-tech vessel, which will provide marine firefighting and rescue capabilities for the Port and surrounding communities. The vessel will offer enhanced fire protection and response time capabilities to serve expanding maritime and commercial space industry operations at the Port.

The vessel was designed by Metal Shark and will have a total expected flow rate of more than 8,500 gallons per minute. It will also...

https://safety4sea.com/new-high-tech-fireboat-to-soon-operate-at-port-canaveral/

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