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Port of Lowestoft invests in state-of-the-art sustainable pilot vessel
11 September 2020
In July 2019, the Port of Lowestoft hosted an official naming ceremony to launch its new state-of-the-art pilot boat, the ‘Kingfisher’, which represents an investment of £670,000 in port equipment and sustainability.
25 Year Air Quality Stratey for the Tidal Thames
11 September 2020
The 25-year Air Quality Strategy for the tidal Thames was developed by the Port of London Authority (PLA) in partnership with a wide range of organisations linked to the river. Guided by a baseline inventory completed in 2018, it aims to half emissions of harmful pollutants from river traffic by 2041.
Orkney's Ballast Water Monitoring
11 September 2020
As part of the Scapa Flow Ballast Water Management Policy the Orkney Harbour collects ballast water samples from all visiting vessels wishing to discharge ballast water into Scapa Flow.
Environmental Code of Practice
11 September 2020
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, the Port of Truro and Penryn, A&P and St Mawes Harbour Authority worked in conjunction with the other members of the Fal and Helford SAC Management Forum to update the Environmental Code of Practice for the port.
Fraserburgh: Fishing for Litter
11 September 2020
Fraserburgh Harbour is participating in the Fishing for Litter Scotland scheme that encourages fishing vessels to bring litter caught in their nets to shore.
EcoPorts
11 September 2020
EcoPorts is the main environmental initiative of the European port sector.
Plymouth's Air Quality Strategy
11 September 2020
The Port of Plymouth is dedicated to helping improve the air quality throughout the city. Cattewater Harbour Commissioners published their Port Air Quality Strategy in 2019, setting out the Harbour’s current and future plans to improve air quality in Plymouth.
Orkney's Marine Non-native Species Monitoring
11 September 2020
As part of the Scapa Flow Ballast Water Management Policy the Harbour conducts comprehensive marine non-native species monitoring.
Lerwick's recycled fenders
11 September 2020
Lerwick Port Authority have used an environmentally-friendly, cost-saving fendering solution nearer to home, using recycled tyres, instead of importing from abroad.
Preparing for the Future in Aberdeen
11 September 2020
As a European EcoPort, and with ISO 14001 accreditation, Aberdeen Harbour has been developing a programme of environmental priorities and initiatives, which will enable the combined port to be more energy efficient and fit for the future of energy.