Subscribe to our Mailing Lists (It's free!)
Monday, October 2, 2023
SAFETY4SEA
  • Home
  • Safety
    • All
    • Accidents
    • Alerts
    • Loss Prevention
    • Maritime Health
    • Regulation
    • Safety
    • Seafarers
    • Security
    Future Maritime Leaders

    Danish Shipping works with IMO for a safer, greener shipping

    UK MAIB Safety Digest 2023, 2nd Edition

    UK MAIB Safety Digest 2023, 2nd Edition

    londons insurance markets

    Gard: Risk mitigation measures for high risk areas

    Trauma-informed approach key to appropriate and effective casualty investigations

    Trauma-informed approach key to appropriate and effective casualty investigations

  • SEAFiT
    • All
    • Intellectual
    • Mental
    • Physical
    • Social
    • Spiritual
    thinking out of the box

    Thinking out of the box: 5 tips for creative thinking

    Practicing gratitude can change your life

    Practicing gratitude can change your life

    Always do what your gut tells you: Keep it healthy

    Always do what your gut tells you: Keep it healthy

    Book Review: A role model for ship managers

    Book Review: How we perceive and deal with luck in life and business

  • Green
    • All
    • Arctic
    • Ballast
    • Emissions
    • Fuels
    • Green Shipping
    • Pollution
    • Ship Recycling
    • Technology
    LR, Cargill, Minerva Dry and NACKS team up on methanol bulk carrier

    LR, Cargill, Minerva Dry and NACKS team up on methanol bulk carrier

    Future Maritime Leaders

    Danish Shipping works with IMO for a safer, greener shipping

    Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona

    Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona

    X-Press Feeders orders six methanol dual-fuel containerships

    Tsunesihi Shipbuilding receives more orders for methanol-fueled vessels

  • Smart
    • All
    • Connectivity
    • Cyber Security
    • E-navigation
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Maritime Software
    • Smart
    IACS enhances requirements on cyber security

    IACS enhances requirements on cyber security

    New 3D printing joint venture for shipping industry

    New 3D printing joint venture for shipping industry

    Jotun Hellas pioneers vessel maintenance and safety with novel Aerial Drone Inspection Service

    Jotun Hellas pioneers vessel maintenance and safety with novel Aerial Drone Inspection Service

    OneCare Solutions releases groundbreaking mobile app with holistic approach to seafarer wellbeing

    OneCare Solutions releases groundbreaking mobile app with holistic approach to seafarer wellbeing

  • Risk
    • All
    • CIC
    • Detentions
    • Fines
    • PSC Case Studies
    • PSC Focus
    • Vetting
    indian seafarers prison

    Cruise captain jailed for 5 years in fatal Hungary boat accident

    canada shipwreck

    Ghana imposes strict PSC and fines over MARPOL violations

    ClassNK amends its rules on construction of steel ships

    Liberia: How to comply with PSC focus on firefighting and clean machinery spaces

    orange county oil spill fines

    Crude oil tanker to pay 88 crores for damaging Haldia oil jetty

  • Others
    • All
    • Diversity in shipping
    • Maritime Knowledge
    • Offshore
    • Ports
    • Reports
    • Shipping
    • Sustainability
    • Videos
    Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona

    Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona

    Panama Canal

    Panama Canal to allow 31 transits per day, starting November 1st

    Port of London welcomes world’s first green methanol container vessel

    Port of London welcomes world’s first green methanol container vessel

    nord stream

    Baltic Exchange: Maritime market highlights 25 – 29 September

  • Columns
    Safeguarding seafarer welfare in an era of decarbonisation

    Safeguarding seafarer welfare in an era of decarbonisation

    AD Ports, Karachi Port Trust sign MoU to develop terminal infrastructure

    Decarbonising UK freight: the UK coastal shipping opportunity

    Gard Club: Industry needs to mature and learn from incidents and human errors

    Gard Club: Industry needs to mature and learn from incidents and human errors

    Trending Tags

    • Book Review
    • Career Paths
    • Industry Voices
    • Interviews
    • Maripedia
    • Maritime History
    • Resilience
    • Seafarers Stories
    • SeaSense
    • Wellness Corner
  • Events
  • Plus
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Safety
    • All
    • Accidents
    • Alerts
    • Loss Prevention
    • Maritime Health
    • Regulation
    • Safety
    • Seafarers
    • Security
    Future Maritime Leaders

    Danish Shipping works with IMO for a safer, greener shipping

    UK MAIB Safety Digest 2023, 2nd Edition

    UK MAIB Safety Digest 2023, 2nd Edition

    londons insurance markets

    Gard: Risk mitigation measures for high risk areas

    Trauma-informed approach key to appropriate and effective casualty investigations

    Trauma-informed approach key to appropriate and effective casualty investigations

  • SEAFiT
    • All
    • Intellectual
    • Mental
    • Physical
    • Social
    • Spiritual
    thinking out of the box

    Thinking out of the box: 5 tips for creative thinking

    Practicing gratitude can change your life

    Practicing gratitude can change your life

    Always do what your gut tells you: Keep it healthy

    Always do what your gut tells you: Keep it healthy

    Book Review: A role model for ship managers

    Book Review: How we perceive and deal with luck in life and business

  • Green
    • All
    • Arctic
    • Ballast
    • Emissions
    • Fuels
    • Green Shipping
    • Pollution
    • Ship Recycling
    • Technology
    LR, Cargill, Minerva Dry and NACKS team up on methanol bulk carrier

    LR, Cargill, Minerva Dry and NACKS team up on methanol bulk carrier

    Future Maritime Leaders

    Danish Shipping works with IMO for a safer, greener shipping

    Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona

    Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona

    X-Press Feeders orders six methanol dual-fuel containerships

    Tsunesihi Shipbuilding receives more orders for methanol-fueled vessels

  • Smart
    • All
    • Connectivity
    • Cyber Security
    • E-navigation
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Maritime Software
    • Smart
    IACS enhances requirements on cyber security

    IACS enhances requirements on cyber security

    New 3D printing joint venture for shipping industry

    New 3D printing joint venture for shipping industry

    Jotun Hellas pioneers vessel maintenance and safety with novel Aerial Drone Inspection Service

    Jotun Hellas pioneers vessel maintenance and safety with novel Aerial Drone Inspection Service

    OneCare Solutions releases groundbreaking mobile app with holistic approach to seafarer wellbeing

    OneCare Solutions releases groundbreaking mobile app with holistic approach to seafarer wellbeing

  • Risk
    • All
    • CIC
    • Detentions
    • Fines
    • PSC Case Studies
    • PSC Focus
    • Vetting
    indian seafarers prison

    Cruise captain jailed for 5 years in fatal Hungary boat accident

    canada shipwreck

    Ghana imposes strict PSC and fines over MARPOL violations

    ClassNK amends its rules on construction of steel ships

    Liberia: How to comply with PSC focus on firefighting and clean machinery spaces

    orange county oil spill fines

    Crude oil tanker to pay 88 crores for damaging Haldia oil jetty

  • Others
    • All
    • Diversity in shipping
    • Maritime Knowledge
    • Offshore
    • Ports
    • Reports
    • Shipping
    • Sustainability
    • Videos
    Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona

    Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona

    Panama Canal

    Panama Canal to allow 31 transits per day, starting November 1st

    Port of London welcomes world’s first green methanol container vessel

    Port of London welcomes world’s first green methanol container vessel

    nord stream

    Baltic Exchange: Maritime market highlights 25 – 29 September

  • Columns
    Safeguarding seafarer welfare in an era of decarbonisation

    Safeguarding seafarer welfare in an era of decarbonisation

    AD Ports, Karachi Port Trust sign MoU to develop terminal infrastructure

    Decarbonising UK freight: the UK coastal shipping opportunity

    Gard Club: Industry needs to mature and learn from incidents and human errors

    Gard Club: Industry needs to mature and learn from incidents and human errors

    Trending Tags

    • Book Review
    • Career Paths
    • Industry Voices
    • Interviews
    • Maripedia
    • Maritime History
    • Resilience
    • Seafarers Stories
    • SeaSense
    • Wellness Corner
  • Events
  • Plus
No Result
View All Result
SAFETY4SEA

Port of Aberdeen: Progress is made when we put aside agendas and collaborate

by Bob Sanguinetti
August 2, 2023
in Opinions
Port of Aberdeen: Progress is made when we put aside agendas and collaborate
FacebookTwitterEmailLinkedin

With the implementation of its new net zero strategy, which seeks to make Aberdeen the first net zero port in the UK by 2040, Bob Sanguinetti, Chief Executive of the Port of Aberdeen, sees significant prospects for the port. He points out that in order for industy stakeholders to commit to a green transition, decarbonization needs investments in infrastructure, government assistance, and incentives.

Bob Sanguinetti emphasizes that the moment to address the challenge of decarbonization is now and urges all parties to ‘take small collective steps’ to cut emissions in accordance with the recently agreed IMO revised strategy.  ‘’As a key industry, it is important not to be daunted by the scale of the challenge, and to overcome it together’’, he concludes.

SAFETY4SEA: What are your top priorities in the agenda for the next 5 years?

Bob Sanguinetti: We recently launched our net zero strategy which includes a commitment to become the UK’s first net zero port by 2040, investing £55 million over the next decade to turn our vision into reality. Three workstreams form the foundation of the strategy: reducing emissions from the port, which is important to us for Aberdeen and the local communities; working with partners to provide infrastructure for future low and zero carbon fuels; and to support the region and the country’s wider energy transition efforts. With the strategy now launched, the hard work has begun and we are already making tangible progress to achieve our goal of net zero in 17 years’ time. We have a big challenge ahead of us, but also big opportunities for Port of Aberdeen to play a key part in the overall energy transition.

RelatedNews

LR, Cargill, Minerva Dry and NACKS team up on methanol bulk carrier

Safeguarding seafarer welfare in an era of decarbonisation

S4S: What are the key barriers that the maritime industry is currently facing with regards to decarbonisation? What are your suggestions to turn these into opportunities?

B.S.: The largest barrier is the scale of the challenge. The shipping sector is a large multi-national community with a wide range of sub sectors within, and there is no single solution that will deliver net zero. A combination of solutions are required to help the energy transition in the shipping industry, including more government support and incentives to make the path to net zero more attractive and more financially feasible; and incentivising ship owners and operators to transition to new technology. The exact same challenges also apply to the ports. Investment is needed to provide infrastructure, and to deliver the fuels of the future.

S4S: Where does the Port of Aberdeen stand on the way to energy transition towards renewables?

B.S.: The main reason I was attracted to the role at Port of Aberdeen was the key part the port could play in the energy transition. For example, new fuels will likely be trialed on smaller ships on shorter journeys, which is the operating pattern in the North Sea. The Port of Aberdeen is a forward leaning organisation on a path to becoming net zero, and because of our position and close partnerships with the shipping community, energy companies and port operators, we do have an advantage, but we also have a responsibility to be proactive in developing solutions of the future. We are involved in a number of projects with other key players, from the conceptual to the delivery phases of providing low carbon solutions. For example, we are working with Northlink Ferries to provide shore power for the ferries that travel to Shetland and Orkney and are confident we will deliver this in 2024. Working in partnership with the UK Government, we hope to provide these solutions more widely during 2024 – 2025. This will make a huge difference to emissions coming from ships in port over the coming years. We have also made good progress on our plans to reduce emissions from port infrastructure machinery and vehicles, and we have a rolling replacement progress in place and underway.

S4S: What has been the coolest discovery/ development/Innovation you have seen on the sustainability front in the port sector?

B.S.: We are working in partnership with offshore charging company, Stillstrom by Maersk, on a project that would provide electricity to vessels from a buoy sitting outside Port of Aberdeen. The technology will allow offshore vessels to utilise electricity from wind or grid-energy, eliminating the need for fossil fuel consumption, resulting in significantly reduced emissions from vessels that are on standby. Innovative thinking and practices are crucial if we are to achieve a green maritime industry, which is why we are looking forward to working with Stillstrom to develop low carbon power supply and reduce emissions from vessels on standby outside our port. These types of projects will help to make our vision of becoming net zero a reality.

S4S: Do you have any new projects/ plans that you would like to share with industry stakeholders?

B.S.: Our £420 million pound harbour expansion, being the largest marine infrastructure project underway in the country, is due for completion in Q3 2023. The expansion will make Port of Aberdeen Scotland’s largest berthage port, significantly increasing opportunities for existing customers and opening the door to new markets, including the renewable energy sector and cruise. This expansion will see Port of Aberdeen as one of the first green ports in Scotland, playing a key role in the nation’s economic, energy and net zero goals. This, together with over 50 years of experience and strong relationships across the private and public sectors, makes Port of Aberdeen pivotal in the nations’ future.

S4S: What is your key message to industry stakeholders with regards to a more sustainable future for the shipping industry?

B.S.: The time is now. We know the scale of the challenge and the challenge is too big for any single organisation to tackle on their own. Progress is made when we put aside commercial sensitivities or agendas and collaborate with partners all working towards a common goal. As technologies continue to emerge, we need to take small collective steps to reduce emissions in line with recently agreed International Maritime Organisation (IMO) targets, tackling climate emergencies, individually and collectively. As a key industry, it is important not to be daunted by the scale of the challenge, and to overcome it together.

 

The views presented are only those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of SAFETY4SEA and are for information sharing and discussion purposes only.

Tags: decarbonizationenergy transitiongreen transitionInterviewsPort of Aberdeenreducing shipping emissionssustainability
Previous Post

Rotterdam issues tow-away regulations for incorrectly moored barges

Next Post

Crew welfare: A matter of belonging, trust, and respect

Bob Sanguinetti

Bob Sanguinetti

Bob Sanguinetti joined Port of Aberdeen as Chief Executive in 2021, bringing an extensive background in the maritime industry. Prior to joining the port, Bob led the UK Chamber of Shipping, where he influenced Government, Parliament and global organisations to champion and protect the UK’s shipping industry. Bob was Chief Executive of the Port of Gibraltar between 2014 – 2018 and has more than 20 years’ experience in the Royal Navy, in sea and land-based roles.

Related News

Future Maritime Leaders
Green Shipping

Danish Shipping works with IMO for a safer, greener shipping

October 2, 2023
IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project extended to 2030
Emissions

IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project extended to 2030

October 2, 2023
MOL receives one of the largest LPG/ammonia carriers in the world
Green Shipping

MOL receives one of the largest LPG/ammonia carriers in the world

September 29, 2023
Port of London welcomes world’s first green methanol container vessel
Fuels

Port of London welcomes world’s first green methanol container vessel

September 29, 2023
AD Ports, Karachi Port Trust sign MoU to develop terminal infrastructure
Opinions

Decarbonising UK freight: the UK coastal shipping opportunity

September 29, 2023
Port of Tanjung Pelepas
Ports

Port of Tanjung Pelepas joins decarbonisation scheme

September 29, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

Houston Ship Channel

Houston Pilots: Vessels must override their power limiter to avoid navigational risks

September 29, 2023
NATO phonetic alphabet

Do you know what NATO phonetic alphabet is?

November 24, 2020
MARITIME EVENTS

Explore

  • Safety
  • SEAFiT
  • Green
  • Smart
  • Risk
  • Others
  • SAFETY4SEA Events
  • SAFETY4SEA Plus Subscription

Useful Links

  • About
  • Disclaimer
  • Editorial Policies
  • Advertising
  • Content Marketing
  • Contact

© 2021 SAFETY4SEA

No Result
View All Result
  • Safety
    • Accidents
    • Alerts
    • Loss Prevention
    • Maritime Health
    • Regulation
    • Safety
    • Seafarers
    • Security
  • SEAFiT
    • Intellectual
    • Mental
    • Physical
    • Social
    • Spiritual
  • Green
    • Arctic
    • Ballast
    • Emissions
    • Fuels
    • Green Shipping
    • Pollution
    • Ship Recycling
    • Technology
  • Smart
    • Connectivity
    • Cyber Security
    • E-navigation
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Maritime Software
    • Smart
  • Risk
    • CIC
    • Detentions
    • Fines
    • PSC Case Studies
    • PSC Focus
    • Vetting
  • Others
    • Diversity in shipping
    • Maritime Knowledge
    • Offshore
    • Ports
    • Reports
    • Shipping
    • Sustainability
    • Videos
  • Columns
    • Opinions
    • Book Review
    • Career Paths
    • Industry Voices
    • Interviews
    • Maripedia
    • Maritime History
    • Resilience
    • Seafarers Stories
    • SeaSense
    • Wellness Corner
  • SAFETY4SEA Events
  • SAFETY4SEA Plus Subscription

© 2021 SAFETY4SEA

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Disclaimer.