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Orkney: UK's first intermediate voltage shore power connection
11 September 2020
Orkney Islands Council have unveiled a project to supply locally produced ‘green’ electrical power to the MV Hamnavoe NorthLink ferry while docked in Stromness. It is believed to be the first large commercial ship shore connection in the UK and is just one element of an overarching low carbon travel and transport project.
Envirocentre in the Cromarty Firth
11 September 2020
The proposed East Quay development is adjacent to the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation, which is designated for bottlenose dolphins. The dolphins that utilise the SAC are the only known resident population of bottlenose dolphins in the North Sea.
Solar Panels and Energy Efficiency at Falmouth Harbour
11 September 2020
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners have recently installed an array of 28 PV panels on their workshop roof. It is estimated the panels will produce 7280kWh per year. This has the potentially to save an estimated £30,000 in electricity bills over the next 20 years.
ABP Southampton welcomes growing numbers of 'green' vessels
10 September 2020
In July 2019, the Port of Southampton welcomed the new high efficiency Ro-Ro vessel from Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s HERO class, MV Traviata.
Shore Power at Lerwick
1 September 2020
Lerwick Port Authority’s £16.95M quay construction project at Mair’s Quay included the addition of new shore power points to service the fishing fleet.
Turning the Tide: Beach Cleaning
28 August 2020
Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners have joined the fight against plastics, supporting the Cairnbulg beach clean up for the past five years.