Global Maritime

Import hub for hydrogen

21 septiembre, 2022

Source: Port of Hamburg The first test delivery has arrived at the climate-neutral HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder, where it was unloaded from the Hapag-Lloyd vessel Prague Express. The pilot delivery sets an important milestone for the medium-term imports of green hydrogen. Angela Titzrath, CEO of HHLA, said: “HHLA is pleased to facilitate the import of hydrogen and its derivatives to Germany and Europe as part of the strategic energy partnership between UAE and Germany. In order to use hydrogen on a large scale, a reliable and efficient transport chain is needed from producing countries like the UAE to the German and European customers. With its European vast network of seaport terminals, rail connections and intermodal hub terminals operated by our rail subsidiary Metrans, HHLA is well positioned as an import hub and reliable logistics partner for the distribution and transport of hydrogen.” HHLA signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in March 2022 to test the transport chain for hydrogen from the UAE to Germany. The hydrogen supplied by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was shipped in the form of the hydrogen derivative ammonia. The ammonia supplied will be used by the multi-metal manufacturer Aurubis for

Colombia: Dimar trabaja en el mantenimiento de las ayudas a la navegación en La Guajira

20 septiembre, 2022

Fuente: Dimar La Dirección General Marítima (Dimar), a través del grupo de Señalización Marítima del Caribe (SEMAC), realizó el mantenimiento de las ayudas a la navegación que se encuentran en el canal de acceso a la Bahía Portete, en La Guajira. Por esta razón, a bordo del buque ARC “Roncador” se pusieron en funcionamiento cinco nuevas boyas que servirán de guía para las embarcaciones que realizan el intercambio comercial en la Alta Guajira y, a su vez, benefician a las comunidades de esta región del país. Asimismo, se llevó a cabo el levantamiento hidrográfico, con el propósito de obtener datos que permitan verificar las condiciones en que se encuentra el canal navegable y, así, tener un escenario seguro para la navegación. Con estas acciones, la Autoridad Marítima ratifica su compromiso por salvaguardar la vida humana en el mar, la protección del medio marino y el tránsito seguro por los mares colombianos.

PortXL selects decarbonisation innovators for 2022

19 septiembre, 2022

Source: Port of Rotterdam 14 companies hailing from 9 countries were selected by the PortXL partner network for the 7th PortXL acceleration program in Rotterdam. During the 3-month program, together with an expansive network of mentors and partners the start- and scale-ups will work on building collaborations. The goal is to sign contracts between corporate partners during the PortXL Shakedown event, on 15th of December. €5 million investment in Fibersail During the selection days, Portuguese start-up Fibersail’s CEO Pedro Pinto and InnovationQuarter’s Jasper Geselschap announced that ENERGIQ fund, energy innovation fund powered by the Province Zuid-Holland, joins the €5 million investment round. Fibersail enhances the performance of wind turbines and was a participant of PortXL’s first program in 2016. “It is so inspiring to see the results of past efforts, we are delighted for Pedro and Fibersail and we hope that it shows everyone gathered here today what we can achieve working together. Time to roll up our sleeves and get to work!” said PortXL director, Hedi Visscher. Selected companies for the 2022 PortXL Program 1. CleanSubSea, Australia: Their Envirocart™ System enables the in-water removal, capture, containment and filtration of marine biofouling from a vessel’s hull without damaging the antifouling paint or polluting the surrounding

Valenciaport records highs in import containers and falls in transit

19 septiembre, 2022

Fuente: Valenciaport The traffic indicators recorded during the month of August at the Port of Valencia have once again acted as a precise thermometer of the state of international trade, of the turmoil in the fuel, solid bulk (cereals) and liquid bulk (Liquefied Natural Gas and oil) markets, as well as the world of containers (import/export of manufactured goods) and tourism. In August, Valenciaport’s terminals recorded new drops in transhipment traffic, but registered historic records in import containers, in solid and liquid bulk, and in cruise passengers. During the month of August, Valenciaport has registered two milestones in August according to the data collected by the Statistical Bulletin of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV). The figures endorse the pull of imports, which this month has left a total of 86,463 containers unloaded at the docks of Valenciaport, which is 21.45% more than in August 2021, and the full recovery of cruise tourism with the arrival of 103,385 passengers this month. Total traffic recorded a drop of 5.24% and containers a fall of 1.61%. Of these, full containers fell by 5.19%, mainly due to the decrease in those dedicated to transit (-15.9%) and to a lesser extent to exports (-2.71%).

Partnership to promote sustainable maritime transport in Asia-Pacific

16 septiembre, 2022

Source: IMO The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The agreement will help promote sustainable maritime transport through a range of capacity-building and knowledge partnership activities in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement brings together IMO, the United Nations maritime agency which sets global standards for safe, secure, efficient and environment-friendly international shipping, and ESCAP, the UN regional commission for the Asia-Pacific region, which provides a regional intergovernmental platform and think-tank, generating action-oriented knowledge, and by providing technical assistance and capacity-building services in support of national development objectives, regional agreements and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday (12 September) by IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana. (Photos) “This strategic partnership, combining IMO’s global mandate and outreach and ESCAP’s experience and expertise in supporting its regional partners, is expected to contribute a great deal to sustainable maritime transport and the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” said Secretary-General Lim. As part of the United Nations family, IMO and ESCAP are actively working towards the 2030 Agenda

Perú: APN presentó el proyecto “Rumbo hacia un sistema portuario sostenible”

15 septiembre, 2022

Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN) La Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN), en concordancia con los lineamientos esenciales de la política portuaria nacional, se ha propuesto impulsar la implementación de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), trazados por las Naciones Unidas, en el ámbito portuario. En ese marco, y en atención a la ODS 17 “Alianza para lograr los objetivos”, la APN convocó hoy, 14 de septiembre, a una reunión virtual denominada “Impulso en la implementación de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible en el Sistema Portuario Nacional”, la cual reunió a diversos representantes de los terminales marítimos y fluviales más importantes del país. Esta iniciativa, de acuerdo a lo manifestado por el presidente del Directorio de la APN, Manuel Hinojosa López, tiene por objetivo liderar los esfuerzos para trabajar -de manera coordinada, comprometida y articulada- con los administradores y operadores de los terminales e instalaciones portuarias a nivel nacional, a fin de contribuir al desarrollo del país y lograr el cumplimiento de las metas específicas de los ODS, para el año 2030. “Esta primera reunión servirá para exponerles los alcances, pautas y líneas de acción a seguir como parte del proyecto “Rumbo hacia un sistema portuario sostenible” que hemos dado inicio hoy, así

Ecuador: Autoridad Portuaria de Guayaquil da reconocimiento a Contecon Guayaquil S.A por sus 15 años de Concesión

14 septiembre, 2022

Fuente: Autoridad Portuaria de Guayaquil Autoridades de Autoridad Portuaria de Guayaquil participaron en el evento por 15 años de concesión de Contecon Guayaquil S.A., En donde Ing. Pablo Rizzo realizo la entrega de reconocimiento por su actividad portuaria y aportación al comercio del Ecuador durante 15 años. El Presidente del Directorio de APG manifestó “Todos los millones invertidos han generado más de 5.300 plazas de trabajo, beneficiando más de 30 mil familias, que es lo que el gobierno del Señor Presidente Guillermo Lasso busca, y eso lo vamos a apoyar siempre.”

The leading international maritime trade fair: Shipping sector sets a clear course for climate protection

13 septiembre, 2022

Source: Port of Hamburg Friday was the closing day of the 30th SMM which took place on Hamburg’s exhibition campus from 6 to 9 September. During the anniversary edition of the flagship fair the maritime industry demonstrated its commitment to tackling the energy transition. Organisers, exhibitors and trade visitors alike delivered a positive summary of the event. The enthusiasm was palpable. After a four-year wait, the international maritime community was finally able to meet for a physical SMM in Hamburg again: For four days, 2,000 exhibiting companies and over 30,000 industry visitors from more than 100 countries formed the “United Nations of Shipbuilding”. “There was an enormous sense of anticipation, and expectations were high. The more enthusiastic I am to see that we have been able to confirm our status as the leading global maritime trade fair once again,” said Bernd Aufderheide, President and CEO, Hamburg Messe und Congress. The maritime energy transition and the technologies and expertise it requires, along with a clear commitment to making the necessary changes, were at the top of the agenda throughout the fully occupied exhibition campus and the accompanying conference programme of SMM. Retrofitting ships was one of the key topics of this

Valenciaport presents its offer for the cruise sector at the Seatrade Cruise Med trade fair

13 septiembre, 2022

Safe activities in urban or rural environments, with alternatives for lovers of the outdoors, sports and hiking In addition, Valencia has a wide range of gastronomic, cultural, wine, musical and historical attractions Source: Valenciaport The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) will present at the Seatrade Cruise Med fair, one of the main world events linked to the cruise industry, its offer of excursions in municipalities in the province of Valencia based on sustainable, safe, non-seasonal and adapted to the needs of cruise passengers. A differentiated offer that includes a wide range of urban or rural activities, with alternatives for lovers of the outdoors, sport or hiking, with more sustainable options. An offer that adds to the gastronomic, cultural, wine, musical or historical experiences. Marketing and Cruises Manager of the PAV and Senior Vice President of the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports (MedCruise) will also participate as a panelist at the event with the conference The Changing Geography of the Med: Adapting and Improvising in which she will address the challenges and opportunities for growth offered by the Mediterranean and the role of emerging destinations in the planning of itineraries in the sector.Valencia, a medium-sized and sustainable cruise destination, has established

IMO hosts the first workshop on maritime security by ASEAN Regional Forum

12 septiembre, 2022

Source: IMO The first of a series of three workshops of the ASEAN Regional Forum Training Series on the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) has taken place at IMO Headquarters in London (5-9 September). IMO hosted the workshop in partnership with the United States and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). The workshop was attended by 40 participants from 18 countries who learned about key subjects of access control; perimeter security and lighting; port management and security; and maritime security threats. The topics were presented by experts from IMO, the US Coast Guard, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia, Jamaica, and others. Opening the workshop, IMO’s Heike Deggim said, “Despite the ISPS Code nearing its 20 year anniversary, since its adoption in December 2002, many security challenges remain and it is more important than ever that all Member States ensure its effective implementation.” The activity included site visits to Portsmouth International Port and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, where participants attended presentations by members of the United Kingdom HM Coastguard on their daily work duties and maritime security. The ASEAN Regional Forum provides a platform for security dialogue in the Indo-Pacific region. It also aims at developing cooperative measures to enhance peace and security in the region. The Forum plans to produce a manual of good practice for the ASEAN region to show how SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and

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