Launch of Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in the Pacific establishes ‘centre of excellence’ for the region

Launch of Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in the Pacific establishes ‘centre of excellence’ for the region

  13 December 2017 – A landmark event for the Pacific region took place today with the launch of the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in the Pacific (MTCC-Pacific). The MTCC-Pacific will become part of a global network, joining centres in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Together, these centres will develop and promote low-carbon maritimeRead more about Launch of Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in the Pacific establishes ‘centre of excellence’ for the region[…]

Solomon Islands maritime industry calls for energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses

Solomon Islands maritime industry calls for energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses

  16 Feb 2018 | Honiara The Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure and Development, Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) together with national ship operators, have called for greater investment in energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses. The call was made at the National Workshop on Energy Efficient Operations of ships, which was delivered by the Maritime TechnologyRead more about Solomon Islands maritime industry calls for energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses[…]

Fiji maritime industry calls for energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses

Fiji maritime industry calls for energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses

Fiji Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) and ship operators convened this week for the First National Workshop on Energy Efficient Operations of Ships delivered by the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in the Pacific (MTCC-Pacific). The workshop participants agreed to address issues affecting domestic shipping in Fiji, taking into considerationRead more about Fiji maritime industry calls for energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses[…]

Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in the Pacific Assist in Energy Management in Pacific Ports

Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in the Pacific Assist in Energy Management in Pacific Ports

Directors, Chief Executive Officers and managers from nine Pacific Island countries ports and administrations convened today for the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in the Pacific (MTCC-Pacific) Regional Workshop on Energy Management in Ports in, Auckland, New Zealand. An energy audit conducted by the Pacific Community (SPC) in the port of Suva, Fiji, in 2016, showedRead more about Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in the Pacific Assist in Energy Management in Pacific Ports[…]

Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in Pacific hosts its First Advisory Group Meeting

Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in Pacific hosts its First Advisory Group Meeting

The Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre for the Pacific region (MTCC-Pacific) hosted its First Advisory Group Meeting on this week in Suva, Fiji.  The Advisory Group has the responsibility to support the operations of MTCC-Pacific for the Pacific region through high-level technical advice and governance. Members of the first Advisory Group included representatives from Fiji, MarshallRead more about Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in Pacific hosts its First Advisory Group Meeting[…]

SPC to host Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in Pacific

SPC to host Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in Pacific

The Pacific Community (SPC) has been selected by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to host the regional Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre for the Pacific region (MTCC-Pacific) in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).   The MTCC-Pacific forms part of a Global MTCC Network project on capacity building for climate mitigationRead more about SPC to host Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in Pacific[…]