Tag: River
Ambitious electricity project to accelerate decarbonisation of the River Thames
A new generation of electric vessels could help to power London’s energy network, generating income for vessel operators and reducing emissions in the capital.An ambitious project is underway which could see a radical new relationship between Thames vessel operators and London’s electricity network. The Electric Thames project, a collaboration between UK Power Networks, LCP Delta,…
Leclanché to Supply Battery System for Hybrid Retrofit of Lafarge River Tug
A pusher tug built in 1965 and used by Lafarge France to push and steer barges laden with cement and related aggregates to, from and around Paris, is about to get a new lease on life – including a potential starring role in the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (picture available here).…
Low Rhine River Water Level is Taking its Toll in Ship Traffic
The low water level of one of the main fuel distributions artery, the Rhine River, is causing significant disruption. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “in Europe, besides contending with an intense heatwave, lower rainfall has impacted inland waterway transport on the Rhine River. This serves as an important means of regional…
