In order to secure the use of ports in the future, and still respect issues of climate change, it is important for ports to optimize their processes. That is the goal of the Green Port Officer – to implement and coordinate a sustainability management system that will ensure a continuous improvement of processes for a sustainable future.
The “Green Port Officer” is implementing and coordinating sustainability projects throughout Niedersachsen Ports, Germany. The progress made and best practice examples are shared with other partners in the DUAL Ports project, and the knowledge gained will be shared with other ports as well.
Dr. Matthäus Wuczkowski is Head of Sustainability Management at Niedersachsen Ports.
“We wish to pave the way for a sustainable development of ports. We are developing a sustainability strategy for the ports that consists of concrete goals and measures to ensure concentration on the main aspects that can make a difference, and by triggering operative projects that reduce carbon emission throughout the ports,” says Dr. Matthäus Wuczkowski.
Niedersachsen Ports has an ambition to become a responsible future oriented organization by 2025, and the Green Port Officer is a significant factor to achieve this goal. To achieve this goal, different sustainability measures are being developed;
- Changing light sources from traditional halogen lights or natrium vapor lamps to low carbon LED lights, e.g. in offices and storage areas.
- Optimizing the heating systems at the ports, saving costs and energy.
- Offering discounts for environmentally friendly ships, calling at the ports.
- Implementing an intelligent lighting system at a trackfield in the Port of Emden. Read more about the LED Pilot.
- Fostering the use of renewable energy at the ports (e.g. solar power or green power)
- Implementing an infrastructure for e-mobility
The GPO is not only about implementing hardware, but also about sustainability communication. The goal of sustainability communication is to raise awareness among employees – By sharing knowledge gained with partners and clients, it creates awareness and a motivation to reduce carbon emissions.
Results and best practice examples will be shared transnationally within DUAL Ports and with other ports.
Facts about NPorts
Niedersachsen Ports is the owner and operator of five seaports, seven island supply ports and three regional ports on the German North Sea coast.
Several of Niedersachsen Ports’ branches have been certified with PERS – Port Environmental Review System, a certification given by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO).
The head quarter of the company is in Oldenburg. With its branch offices in Brake, Cuxhaven (incl. Stade), Emden and Wilhelmshaven, Niedersachsen Ports manages the port infrastructure in the large seaports of the state of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony). The Norden branch also operates the supply ports for the East Frisian Islands. Thus, Niedersachsen Ports offers a variety of port locations from a single source.
For more information about the Green Port Officer pilot, please contact:
Dr. Matthäus Wuczkowski
Sustainability Manager
Niedersachsen Ports
Tel: +49 441 35020613
On September 5th-7th 2018 the partnership will meet for the fifth Partnership Meeting, that will be held in Skagen, Denmark.
The Port of Skagen will welcome the partnership at the top of Denmark, in Europe’s largest landing port for pelagic fish, and will elaborate on the plans for the installation of an LNG bunkering system at the port. An LNG Workshop will also be held at the Port of Skagen. Invitations are open, and you can read more about the workshop here.
Wednesday 5th of September 2018
Arrival in Skagen, Denmark
Thursday 6th of September 2018
LNG Workshop – click to read more
Friday 7th of September 2018
Partnership meeting
On June 18th-19th the Orkney Islands Council (OIC), partner in DUAL Ports, will host the fourth partnership meeting in the project.
The meeting will take place in Kirkwall, Scotland, where focus will be on developments in the project, and a visit to see how hydrogen is used in the port.
Programme for the Partnership Meeting:
Monday – June 18th– Day one:
Hrs. 08:30 Bus from Hotel Kirkwall to Port offices
Hrs. 08:45 Coffee and greetings
Hrs. 09:00 Welcome to Orkney Presentation of Orkney Harbors. Brian Archibald, Harbour Master and Head of Orkney Marine Services.
Hrs. 09:30 Partnership meeting at Port offices.
Hrs. 12:00 Presentation on the Surf-n- Turf and BIG HIT hydrogen: Presenters Mark Hull and Ailsa Skuodas from Community Energy Scotland (CES)
Hrs. 13:00 Buffet Lunch at Port Offices
Hrs. 13:45 Board the Bus for Kirkwall Harbour and visit the Hydrogen fuel cell site. Presented by Mark Hull and Ailsa Skuodas of CES. Presentation of standard Harbours Marine Vessel electrical connections (small scale cold ironing!) DH.
Hrs. 14:30 Board the Bus to the Hydrogen Vehicle refueling station and a demonstration of a Hydrogen Vehicle refueling operation.
Hrs. 15:15 Board the Bus to Kirkwall Hatston pier, visit to tidal machines on site
Hrs. 15:50 Board the bus to Highland Park Distillery for optional tours commencing 1600 (£10 or £20 per person)
Hrs. 17:15 Return to Hotel Kirkwall
Hrs. 19:00 Dinner at Hotel Kirkwall
Tuesday – June 19th– Day two:
Hrs. 08:30 Bus from Hotel Kirkwall to Port offices
Hrs. 09:00 Marine Environmental Unit Work, including monitoring of invasive and non-native marine species and ballast water policy. Presented by Jenni Kakkonen of Orkney Marine Services.
Hrs. 09:45 Tea break
Hrs. 10:00 Partnership meeting
Hrs. 11:40 Presentation on larger scale cold ironing and the proposed Low Carbon Travel Hub at Stromness Harbours-DH
Hrs. 12:00 Buffet Lunch at Port offices
Hrs. 12:45 Board the Bus to Stromness Harbor (30-minute journey)
Hrs. 13:15 Visit the low carbon travel and cold ironing site
Hrs. 13:50 Walk or board the bus to the EMEC office in Stromness.
Hrs. 14:00 Presentation of the EMEC activities and integration with harbours infrastructure. Neil Kermode
Hrs. 15:00 Bus to EMEC and a presentation of the Wave Test site then return to Stromness. Presentation: EMEC TBA.
Hrs. 16:00 Orkney College Marine School, Stromness. Presentation by Mark Shiner on the Hydrogen handling and training developed for Ship, Shore and looking forward to ships operational crews.
Hrs. 17:00 Depart Stromness to Kirkwall via West Mainland Neolithic sites. Photo stop at the Ring of Brodgar.
Hrs. 18:00 Arrive back at Kirkwall Hotel
Hrs. 19:00 Dinner at Kirkwall Hotel
Wednesday – June 20th
Hrs. 08:15 Depart Kirkwall to Shapinsay island, arrive 0845, to visit 1MW Electrolyser site. Presentation by ITM.
Hrs. 10:30 Depart Shapinsay Island to Kirkwall arrive 1100.
Hrs. 11:10 Orkney Ferries office opposite Kirkwall Hotel. Presentation on Hydrogen Ferry projects Hyseas III and HyDIME and options for bunkering facilities.
Hrs. 12:00 Buffet lunch and departure
The annual North Sea Region Conference will take place in Frederikstad, Norway, June 14th, and of course DUAL Ports will be there.
DUAL Ports will be represented with a stand at the annual conference, that gathers the North Sea Region and all the projects working towards growth, innovation and sustainability in the Region.
We will update this page, as soon as more information is available – You can check out the North Sea Commisions mention of the conference on their website.
The EU Sustainable Energy Week will be held from 4th-8th of June 2018.
DUAL Ports will be represented with a stand at the EU Sustainable Energy Week in Bruselles, Belgium.
European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is a month-long series of activities to build a secure energy future for Europe. It brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives to save energy and move towards renewables for clean, secure and efficient power.
The Policy Conference is the most important European conference dedicated to sustainable energy policy issues. Sessions organised by the European Commission and energy stakeholders debate new policy developments, best practices and sustainable energy ideas, while networking events forge alliances. Awards for outstanding projects begin the week.
You can read more about the EUSEW here.
Our new partner, Port of Skagen, will be attending this summit, in Hamburg, Germany on the 25th-26th of April 2018.
The Port of Skagen has officially become lead partner of the LNG Pilot in DUAL Ports, and will represent DUAL Ports at this annual International LNG Summit.
The 3rd Annual International LNG Summit provides an excellent opportunity to engage in discussions about the outlook of the LNG market, its future regarding the growth of LNG demand in Europe and the Mediterranean as well as the emerging markets and the influence of governments on the LNG sector.
This conference will gather global LNG executives and professionals who add value to every process of LNG operations to collaborate and provide the most beneficial solutions to pressing industry challenges. The 3rd Annual International LNG Summit will also provide you with the prime opportunity to develop new contacts and relationships from across the spectrum of the LNG business.
You can read more about the conference at their website.
Dr. Matthäus Wuczkowski will be speaking at the Green Maritime Forum on the 23rd-24th of April 2018, in Hamburg, Germany.
Dr. Wuczkowski is Head of Sustainability Management at Niedersachsen Ports, Germany, and is lead partner of the Green Port Officer and LED pilot in DUAL Ports.
Green Maritime Forum offers a comprehensive programme with focus on the expansion and development of shipping related processes. Utilizing the knowledge of expert speakers, industry leaders will be able to obtain the tools and practices they need to cultivate the most innovative and environmentally-friendly Maritime business.
The Green Maritime Forum will also engage speakers and fellow attendees in learning together, offering powerful insights on current industry trends, forming partnerships, identifying business growth opportunities, and cementing companies’ role as a force for good when they look for ways to protect the environment.
You can read more about the Green Maritime Forum and other speakers here.
ITM Power will be presenting at the ALL-ENERGY conference in Glasgow on the 2nd-3rd of May 2018.
ITM Power is part of DUAL Ports and lead partner of the Hydrogen pilot, working on building a hydrogen bunkering system.
ITM Power is committed to clean sustainable energy solutions based around water electrolysis. Their principal motivation is to engineer zero-carbon hydrogen energy systems that provide energy security and independence from fossil fuels.
You can read much more about the conference and the exhibitors here.
DUAL Ports will be participating at the Danish Maritime Fair 2018.
The planning of the conference is well underway, and we will post more information, when the organizers have finished the programme.
You can read more about the conference and previous fairs here.
DUAL Ports will be presented at this years European Environmental Ports Conference. Mr. Wim Stubbe, Business Development Manager at the Port of Oostende and Lead Partner in DUAL Ports, will be speaking at the conference held in Antwerp, Belgium, in May 2018.
The European Environmental Ports Conference is for Ports, Port Authorities, Shipping Companies, Policy makers, NGO’s and others with an interest in challenges, solutions and developments in reducing emissions, pollution and energy consumption within the maritime sector.
Due to an increased focus on regulations, this is the time to share best practices and experiences in order to improve the operations with minimal environmental impact.
