170 Protestors Arrested in Port of Newcastle Blockade
On November 24, the New South Wales police reported arresting 170 individuals involved in a blockade near the Port of Newcastle, Australia.
Environment
MSC Foundation Supports New Study on Coral Extinction Risks
The MSC Foundation is supporting groundbreaking research from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Shell Sells Stake in Philippine Offshore Wind Project
Shell has divested its 40% stake in the Tablas offshore wind project in the Philippines, selling it to local renewable energy firm Alternergy.
GPH Donates €250,000 for Valencia Flood Relief Efforts
Global Ports Holding donates €250,000 to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods in Valencia, Spain.
IMO to Discuss Creation of New North Atlantic Emissions Area
IMO expected to consider the establishment of new emissions control area during next year's Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting.
Crew of Dutch Vessel Vox Maxima Charged Over Major Oil Spill
Four crew members from a Dutch-flagged ship face charges following a significant oil spill that took place in Singapore earlier this year.
Maersk & Syngenta Renew Partnership for Sustainable Logistics
Maersk and Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, have extended their 4PL partnership for another five years.
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.
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.