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.
Environment
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.
Scotland Invests £1.7M in Offshore Wind Skills Development
Three initiatives across Scotland have secured nearly £1.7 million ($2.25 million) in funding to strengthen training opportunities.
Skyborn Sells Stake in Major German Baltic Wind Project
Skyborn Renewables agrees to sell 25% interest in Gennaker offshore wind farm in German Baltic Sea to Stadtwerke München.
Swedish Firm Wins Major Subsea Contract for Indonesia Gas Hub
Swedish company Alleima secures subsea tubing contract valued at approx. SEK 995 million linked to one of Indonesia’s largest offshore gas projects.
Royal Caribbean Honors Seward Greenhouse Business
Royal Caribbean names Exit Glacier Greenhouses winner of its first-ever Port Partners Small Business Accelerator Award.
Carnival Wins Seattle Sustainability Awards
Carnival Corporation and Carnival Cruise Line receive Sustainable Century Awards from the Port of Seattle in recognition of their environmental initiatives.
Disney Cruises Wins 13th Vancouver Blue Circle Award
Disney Cruise Line receives Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s 2025 Blue Circle Award, the 13th time they've been honored for environmental initiatives.
U.S. States Sue Over TotalEnergies Offshore Deal
Seven U.S. states file lawsuit against the Trump administration and French energy company TotalEnergies over cancellation of major offshore wind lease.
MOL Joins $5 Billion US Floating Louisiana LNG Project
MOL, Delfin Midstream, Vitol and investors approve final investment decision for a major offshore floating liquefied natural gas project in the US.
U.S. National Science Foundation Scales Back Ocean Monitoring Network
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced plans to significantly reduce one of the world's largest ocean observation systems.
Trump Administration Sued by New York Over Offshore Wind Lease Cancellation
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Port of San Diego Honors Ships for Emissions Reduction
Port of San Diego recognizes 24 shipping companies, including cruise operators, for taking part in its voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction Program.
MSC Cruises Reports Sustainability Progress Earlier Than Expected
MSC Cruises releases 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining the company’s environmental and social performance over past year.
Mediterranean Weather Risks Discussed at Event in Italy
Navimeteo and Vaisala Xweather host “The New Weather Character of the Mediterranean Sea,” focusing on the impact of severe weather conditions.