Port Vanino tested new dust suppression system (photo)
In the end of November 2016 Commercial Seaport Vanino (Port Vanino OJSC) tested its dust suppression system intended for operation under subzero temperatures.
According to the company, the system was tested in late November. It consists of a snowmaking unit with an integrated pump. The system creates a snow curtain with a powerful ventilator used to distribute powder snow for lodging of dust particles.
Having completed the tests and the analysis of the system efficiency, a decision was made to purchase four more systems of this kind, says the company.
In 2017, Port Vanino is going to increase allocations for environmental activities to RUB 70 mln.
Commercial Seaport Vanino (Port Vanino OJSC) is one of the largest stevedoring companies at the port of Vanino. Apart from multi-purpose berths it operates ferry, container and alumina terminals as well as PORT FLEET deployed for mooring operations, transportation of passengers and supply of ships with water. Shareholders of Port Vanino as of December 31, 2015: Opern Trade Ltd (Cyprus) – 17.76% of the authorized capital (23.68% of ordinary shares), Titan CJSC — 18.75% (24.99%), Statula Holdings Ltd (Cyprus) — 16.23% (21.64%).