GoodFuels Launches Sustainable Drop-in Marine Fuels Pilot
Heineken Netherlands, Nedcargo and sustainable fuel market-leader GoodFuels have launched a pilot to demonstrate a sustainable drop-in marine fuel on-board of the ‘For Ever’ – an inland barge dedicated to transport Heineken export beer, from the Heineken brewery in Zoeterwoude to the deep-sea terminals in Rotterdam. The advanced marine fuel supplied by GoodFuels contains 30% biofuel and thereby reduces CO2-emissions by more than 25%, whilst also sharply reducing local emissions as nitrogen and particulate matter. The project will showcase the possibility of reducing emissions of inland waterway transport without any vessel modification. The exact emission reduction compared to fossil fuel will be monitored live during the pilot using Blueco’s Konnexus system for remote monitoring.
Breakthrough for Dutch Yachtbuilding Industry
As of 1 July 2009, yachts larger than 78.7 ft registered under the Dutch flag can be built in accordance with the international Large Yacht Code 2. The Dutch regulations have been adapted and potential yacht owners can now come to Holland for the design, construction, registration and operation of their yacht. It has been a thorn in the side of the industry for years that yachts built in accordance with the technical requirements of the Large Yacht Code 2 of the British Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) could not be registered under the Dutch flag. In practice all yachts larger than 24 metres are built to meet these requirements. HISWA Holland Marine Industry, the trade association for the Dutch watersports industry, is enthusiastic.
Multraship Salvages Toxic Containers
North Sea from the Ethiopian vessel Andinet. until January 28. multi-purpose vessel Multraship Commander. for inspection. chromium trioxide and copper dioxide. low toxic concentration. take it ashore for proper, supervised disposal. possible contamination and to prevent/minimise damage to the environment. from the vessel. Steamship Mutual. continuing the search for the missing drums. * Multraship is a leading independent Dutch towage and salvage company. by the Muller family, it draws on more than 85 years of experience. support for inland navigation. and highly-trained masters and crew.
Multraship Completes Salvage of Toxic Containers
North Sea from the Ethiopian vessel Andinet. until January 28. multi-purpose vessel Multraship Commander. for inspection. chromium trioxide and copper dioxide. low toxic concentration. take it ashore for proper, supervised disposal. possible contamination and to prevent/minimise damage to the environment. from the vessel. Steamship Mutual. continuing the search for the missing drums.
Singapore and the Netherlands Sign MOU
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Directorate-General for Freight Transport (DGFT) of the Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management. The MOU was signed by Mr Chen Tze Penn, Director-General, MPA and his Dutch counterpart, Mrs Jacqueline Tammenoms Bakker, Director-General, DGFT. The signing ceremony took place on 9 Jul 02 at the headquarters of the DGFT at the Hague, Netherlands. This MOU follows on the Letter of Intent on maritime co-operation signed between Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong and the Dutch Minister of Transport, Tineke Netelenbos in 2000.
