Emirates Shipping Line in Plastic Waste Cargoes Ban
Emirates Shipping Line to stop transporting plastic waste from October, becoming second ocean carrier to introduce a complete ban.
Environment
Almost 80% of Landfill Waste Diverted by Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Group has announced that the company is now keeping almost 80% of its waste out of landfills.
Holland America Employees Remove 47 Kilos of Seattle Waterfront Trash
More than 20 Holland America Line employees left their desks behind for an afternoon to help clean up Seattle's waterfront.
Oil Leak from MSC Renaissance III Disrupts Antwerp Traffic
Oil leak at Port of Antwerp disrupted vessels on September 14 after pollution was detected between a ship and the shore.
South Korea Targets 25 GW of Offshore Wind Zones by 2031
South Korea is changing its approach to offshore wind development, with the government taking responsibility for selecting suitable sites.
Port of Dover Gains 10 Hectares of New Land at Western Docks
Port of Dover has added 10 hectares of newly reclaimed land following the completion of a £53m infrastructure and reclamation project.
Panama Canal Cuts Daily Booking Capacity as Drought Worsens
The Panama Canal is reducing its daily booking capacity to 32 vessels from mid-September due to the growing rainfall deficit.
Olam Agri and Vitol Trial Cashew-Based Marine Fuel in Singapore
Olam Agri, Vitol Bunkers complete what they say is Singapore's first bunker delivery of very low sulfur fuel oil co-processed with cashew nutshell liquid.
Panama Canal Cuts Capacity as El Niño Drought Risk Grows
Panama Canal begins limiting vessel capacity and maximum draft ahead of a potential El Niño-related drought.
MSC Foundation Expands Coral Restoration Efforts in Bahamas
MSC Foundation completes latest stage of its coral restoration work in the Bahamas, planting endangered elkhorn coral on a reef.
Viking Alters Rhine Cruise as Low Water Disrupts Sailing
Viking informs passengers of changes to Aug. 19 departure of Viking Idun as low water levels continue to affect navigation on the Rhine.
Carnival Launches Shoe Recycling Program Across U.S. Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line has teamed up with Sneaker Impact to introduce a footwear recycling program across its US fleet.
MSC and ORCA Launch Whale Research Partnership in Alaska
MSC Cruises welcomes MMO aboard Poesia as part of what they describe as cruise industry's first partnership with ORCA.
Panama Canal Reduces Booking Slots Over El Niño Concerns
Panama Canal Authority to reduce daily transit bookings as concerns grow that El Niño weather pattern could limit water supplies.
Luxury Sailing Yacht Anchor Damages WWII Aircraft Wreck
A luxury sailing yacht is under investigation after its anchor reportedly caused extensive damage to a rare World War II aircraft wreck.
Danube Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises
Exceptionally low water levels on the Danube are disrupting cruises, with conditions affecting cruise operations and tourism across Hungary.
Sweden Approves Two Offshore Wind Farms, Rejects 11 More
Sweden has approved the construction of two offshore wind farms while turning down 11 other proposed projects.
Toxic Leak on MSC Ship Shuts Down Antwerp Port Operations
A toxic chemical leak at Waasland Port in Antwerp prompted the evacuation of Deurganck Dock.
French Floating Wind O&M Contract Won by Principle Power
Floating offshore wind specialist Principle Power has secured the O&M support contract for the 30MW Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion project.
IMO Backs Carbon Mineralization Pathway for Shipping
Proposal to classify carbon mineralization as a permanent carbon storage method for shipping receives in-principle backing at the IMO.