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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-06-08
CONTENTS
[01] DNV GL executive tells ANA-MPA Greece needs legislation to develop
use of LNG in shipping
[02] Cruise ship association urges government to help with port strikes
[01] DNV GL executive tells ANA-MPA Greece needs legislation to develop
use of LNG in shipping
For Greece to develop the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a
shipping fuel, the state should create an appropriate legislative
framework, setting out the conditions for the storage and supply
of LNG ships, the Regional Business Development Manager of leading
classification society DNV GL, George Teriakidis, told ANA-MPA in an
interview on Wednesday.
Speaking on the sidelines of the international shipping show "Posidonia
2016" held in Athens, Teriakidis said LNG can also be used for other
purposes – to supply electricity, or in businesses and hotels. He said
there are currently many European research programs running, based on
scientific studies, which when completed will provide enough information
for the implementation of this action in Greece.
[02] Cruise ship association urges government to help with port strikes
The Association of Shipowners and Cruise Ships has appealed to the
government on Wednesday to quickly resolve the problem created in
the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki by the ongoing strike of port
employees.
In a letter sent to the relevant ministries, the union says the strike
coincides with the approaching peak in tourist traffic and has already
resulted in revenue losses from cruise ship tourists. It said cruise ship
crews have to carry the luggage of tourists themselves and suppliers for
ships are having difficulties performing their services, all of which
create a negative image for the country's biggest ports.
"We all have a duty, today, to do our best not to lose the great
opportunity to balance the initially reduced traffic in the port of
Piraeus," the union says.
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