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As companies seek to be more environmentally friendly and sustainable the last week has seen examples of green spaces both on and offshore that would not normally be associated with growing food.

Marcus Hand, Editor

August 20, 2020

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Vertical hydroponic system onboard Berge ZugspitzePhotos: Berge Bulk Linkedin page

In social media posts both Singapore terminal operator PSA and dry bulk shipowner Berge Bulk highlighted gardens being created in the work environment.

In the case of Berge Bulk the company posted on Linkedin about how it had installed a vertical hydroponic system on the vessel Berge Zugspitze last year. This has turned into a floating vertical garden capable of growing 27 types of plants, including fresh produce and herbs to be eaten by the crew in a 1 sq m space.

bergegreenlinkedin.jpgMaster of Berge Zugspitze, Bernie P. Besa, was quoted as saying: “We see the veggies growing right in front of our own eyes. They come straight from our garden to our kitchen. Since Covid-19, we’re all more conscious about health & hygiene. It’s nice to know that we are eating produce that hasn’t been handled by other people.”

Meanwhile PSA Singapore posted on Facebook about PSA Singapore staff volunteers organising to harvest produce from its rooftop food garden, PATIO@PPTB3. The vacant rooftop space was converted to garden which opened in October last year growing 80 varieties of vegetables, herbs, creeping vines and fruiting plants, and providing over 200 kg of produce.psagardenfb.jpg

PSA staff with produce from roof garden (PSA Facebook page)

 

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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