New dredge underway at Eastern Shipbuilding for Weeks Marine

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is busy with the construction of the trailing suction hopper dredge R.B. Weeks (ESG Hull 258). The dredge is a sister ship to the Magdalen (ESG 256), delivered to Weeks Marine Inc. in 2017

The 356- by 79-foot, 6-inch by 27-foot, 3-inch dredge R.B. Weeks is named in honor of Richard B. Weeks, a co-founder of Weeks Marine and married to Magdalen Weeks, the namesake of the other dredge. This new dredge is being constructed at Eastern’s Allanton shipyard and was designed...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/new-dredge-underway-at-eastern-shipbuilding-for-weeks-marine/

National Grid and Siemens support net-zero transition at UK ports

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and Siemens have partnered to create a free online tool with the support and guidance from the British Ports Association (BPA) to help the ports of the United Kingdom (UK) meet their net-zero targets.

The decarbonisation tool is expected to help ports forecast the future infrastructure which is required to meet the potential increased demand for electricity from zero-emission port operations.

The maritime sector is responsible for 5% of UK transport...

https://container-news.com/national-grid-and-siemens-support-net-zero-transition-at-uk-ports/

Harness the power of simulation for marine design

Harness the power of simulation for marine design

Discover better designs faster

Explore a variety of case studies on how simulation technologies are revolutionizing marine design.

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Fast adoption of simulation technology will lead to more innovative and efficient designs
The marine industry is being challenged by two major trends: Unprecedented population growth fueling demand for trade capacity and the implementation of regulations designed to mitigate climate change. The industry...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/18/harness-the-power-of-simulation-for-marine-design/

How to build a sustainable future in the marine industry

How to build a sustainable future in the marine industry

Building a sustainable future for the marine industry
What will the marine industry look like in 2030? We asked a leading industry analyst for insights.

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How to move toward emissions targets without sacrificing performance
Global shipping activity is estimated to create 2-3% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Lowering the industry’s environmental impact and meeting emissions targets established by the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/28/how-to-build-a-sustainable-future-in-the-marine-industry/

APM Terminals partners with Siemens for emission reduction in India

APM Terminals will collaborate with Siemens Limited India aiming to eliminate emissions by 30-40% at Gateway Terminals India (GTI) in the port of Mumbai.

The APM Terminals-operated GTI, which utilises a combination of diesel and electric-powered equipment, in 2020 alone consumed 5.8 million litres of diesel and 25 Giga Watt hours of electricity, resulting in an emission of 66,847 tonnes of CO2 in scope 1 (fuel-based) and 84,429 tonnes of CO2 in scope 2 (emissions from the generation of purchased...

https://container-news.com/apm-terminals-partners-with-siemens-for-emission-reduction-in-india/

Siemens Launches New Cloud-based Solution To Increase Freight Efficiency

  • Siemens new Cloud-based solution enables energy consumption to be monitored at several key sites.
  • It’s the latest example of how services connected to transportation and travel are using new ideas and tech to gather data and improve operations.

A significant port in northern Germany is utilizing technology from Siemens to monitor energy use, with the cloud-based system gathering a wide-scope of data which could help groups there to improve operations, reports CNBC.

Siemens system to monitor...

https://mfame.guru/siemens-launches-new-cloud-based-solution-to-increase-freight-efficiency/

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