Ørsted Partners with Brookfield on UK Offshore Wind Projects
Ørsted partners with Brookfield, through which Brookfield will acquire a 12.45% stake in four of Ørsted’s offshore wind farms in the UK.
Environment
Vessel Captain Fined 50,000 Euros for Scrubber Waste Discharge
A French court fines captain of bulk carrier 50,000 euros after the vessel released one million liters of scrubber wash water near Fos-Sur-Mer.
South Korea Launches Tender for 1.5GW Offshore Wind Projects
South Korea has initiated a tender process for renewable energy projects, with 1.5GW of offshore wind capacity available for bidding.
Five-Tonne Bunker Fuel Spill Contained Off Singapore Coast
The MPA of Singapore has reported an overflow of five tonnes of bunker fuel during a bunkering operation involving a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier
Avangrid Faces Opposition to Power Cables in Barnstable
Avangrid encounters huge resistance to proposal for landing power cables from the New England Wind 2 offshore wind project in Barnstable, Mass.
Tropical Storm Kristine Causes Shipping Chaos in Philippines
October 23, Tropical Storm Kristine brought severe weather to the Philippines, causing disruptions, with waves reaching heights of up to 6 meters
Tug Arrested in Angola Over $244M Caribbean Oil Spill Cleanup
More than eight months after being involved in a oil spill in the Caribbean, a tug has been arrested as part of efforts to recover cleanup costs.
Ocean Winds & Eletrobras Team Up for Offshore Wind Projects
Ocean Winds, a venture between France’s Engie and Portugal’s EDP, partnered with Brazilian power company Eletrobras to explore offshore wind farms
Hellenic Cables Partners with Leading Light Wind on NJ Project
Hellenic Cables has entered into a partnership with Leading Light Wind, an offshore wind project located near the New Jersey coast.
Philippines Approves 1.65GW in Offshore Wind Projects
The Department of Energy of the Philippines has granted certificates of confirmation of commerciality to three offshore wind projects.
RWE Awards Contracts to Lamprell for UK Offshore Wind Projects
German energy company RWE has awarded Lamprell Energy two significant contracts to supply transition pieces for its two UK offshore wind projects
Ports of Long Beach, Yantian Sign Green Maritime Economy MoU
The agreement aims to promote collaboration in decarbonizing maritime trade and advancing sustainable development across the Pacific Rim.
Firefighters Work to Control Fuel Spill from Sunken Vessel
Firefighters are working to manage a fuel spill caused by the sinking of the research ship Adolf Jensen near the coast of Greenland.
Environmental Activists Blockade Marseilles Port
September 21st, 20 activists from Extinction Rebellion and Marseilles-based group Stop Croisières organized protest at the port of Marseilles.
Firefighters Battle Fuel Spill After Research Vessel Sinks
Firefighters are working to contain a fuel spill following the sinking of the research ship Adolf Jensen off Greenland's coast.
Maersk & Partners Conduct Japan’s First Methanol Bunkering Test
On Wednesday September 18th, Maersk took part in Japan's inaugural methanol bunkering simulation at Yokohama Port.
NYK Partners to Reintroduce Ship Recycling in Japan
The Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is taking steps to once again revive ship recycling in Japan.
European Commission Approves Belgian Offshore Wind Scheme
The European Commission has given the green light to a €682 million ($756 million) Belgian initiative aimed at advancing offshore wind energy.
Seattle to Focus on Emissions Cuts in Cruise Agreements
Seattle takes significant step toward sustainability by making GHG reduction core requirement for renewing long-term cruise berthing agreements.
Investigation Into Oil Spill in South Africa’s Algoa Bay
A 22-year-old container ship, MSC Apollo, sailing under the Cyprus flag, is under investigation for allegedly causing an oil spill in South Africa