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Clean fuel will save lives in port areas.

Dunkerque-Port continues commitment to sustainable water management.

Canadian ports compete fairly for U.S. cargo: trade minister.

Antwerp, Rotterdam look out for Port of Dunkirk's Ocean Three challenge.

Antwerp, Rotterdam look out for Port of Dunkirk's Ocean Three challenge.

Jurong Port "Green Berth" Initiative.

Jurong Port "Green Berth" Initiative.

Ukraine to Close Crimean Ports for international shipping.

Port of Southampton now mega-ship ready.

China Won't Breathe Easy Until Port Pollution Solved (Op-Ed).

Saudi Arabia blockades Yemeni ports as expats try to flee.

Saudi Arabia blockades Yemeni ports as expats try to flee.

The port of Singapore has posted lower container throughput in January compared to the year-ago period, according to preliminary estimates released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

China has published new regulations designating three areas as sulphur control areas effective January 1st 2019. Eleven key ports are allowed to impose requirements for fuel burned at berth as early as January 1st 2016. Mandatory port requirements will go into force January 1st 2017 for all ports in designated areas.

Port of Rotterdam Part 4: What is a Smart Port?

Rotterdam Port Report Record Month.

Through the use of NOAA'S' Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®), super-sized ships coming through the recently expanded Panama Canal can now more safely and efficiently enter the Miami seaport. In addition to the improved vessel safety, past NOAA studies have shown that a PORTS system, like the one dedicated by NOAA and PortMiami officials today, can provide considerable economic benefit to the local community. Already one of the busiest ports in the world, Miami's harbor supports over a hundred thousand jobs while providing billions to the national economy.

Europe Okays French Port Extension.

Coast Guard Sets Port Condition X-RAY Ahead Of Tropical.

DP World To Build $1.2B Port In Indonesia.

Rotterdam To Become Offshore Wind Port.

Ship strikes of whales are a growing concern around the world and especially along the U.S. West Coast, home to some of busiest ports in the world and where ship strikes on a number of species including blue, fin, and humpback whales have been documented. This trial program examined the feasibility, logistics, industry cooperation, and effectiveness of placing an observer on board a commercial ship. An experienced marine mammal observer went on five voyages, spanning over 8 days on ships operating between U.S. West Coast ports. Daylight observations were conducted over 68 h and covered over 1300 nm as ships transited between three ports [Seattle, Oakland, and LA/Long Beach (LA/LB)]. Sightings of large whales were reported on all (n = 42), totaling an estimated 57 individuals that included humpback, blue, fin, and beaked whales. Close encounters of large whales occurred (on one occasion a near miss, estimated at 40 m, of two humpbacks), and on another, a ship chose to alter course to avoid whale sightings in its path identified by the observer. All ships personnel cooperated and voluntarily aided in the observations even after initial skepticism by some crew about the program. While most effort on mitigating ship strikes along the U.S. West Coast has focused on shipping lanes, the vast majority of these sightings occurred outside these lanes and on the transit routes, emphasizing the need for added attention to these areas. This experiment demonstrates the effectiveness and promise of observations from ships providing critical information on whale locations at risk to ship strikes.

Port of Hamburg Reports Strong Growth.