Greece to Impose €20 Port Tax on Cruise Passengers in Summer
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveils plans to implement a new €20 port tax for each cruise passenger disembarking on popular islands.
Environment
AIDAprima Runs on 100% Renewable Bio Marine Fuel in Rotterdam
On September 5, 2024, AIDA Cruises marked a milestone by refueling the AIDAprima with 100 percent renewable Bio Marine Fuel for the first time.
Several Gran Canaria Beaches Closed Following Oil Spill
Spanish authorities have shut down multiple beaches on the island of Gran Canaria following an oil spill incident on September 4th.
U.S. Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project
U.S. gives green light to Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking tenth commercial-scale offshore wind initiative approved by current administration.
Leading Light Wind Requests Pause in Offshore Wind Project
Leading Light Wind has asked the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for a pause in the development of its offshore wind project.
Australia Designates New Offshore Wind Zone Near Bunbury
The Australian government has announced the designation of a new offshore wind area located in the Indian Ocean near Bunbury, Western Australia.
Houthis Permit Salvage Operations for Damaged Sounion Tanker
Iran’s mission to the United Nations announced that Houthis in Yemen have agreed to allow salvage teams access to the severely damaged Sounion.
Sounion Continues to Burn Threatening Massive Oil Spill
The oil tanker Sounion, which was targeted by Houthi rebels last week, remains engulfed in flames and is now leaking oil, as per the US Pentagon.
Damaged Tanker Poses Environmental Threat After Houthi Attack
The Sounion, severely damaged and abandoned after Houthi attacks on Wednesday, is carrying a cargo of oil four times more than the Exxon Valdez.
Bordeaux Considers Relocating Cruise Ship Docking
The city of Bordeaux, France is evaluating the possibility of moving the docking area for cruise ships away from the historic Port de La Lune.
Extinction Rebellion Blocks Port of Amsterdam
Extinction Rebellion block the entrance to the Port of Amsterdam in a protest that prevented a cruise ship and an oil tanker from docking
Ocean City Threatens Legal Action Against BOEM Over Wind Project
Ocean City, a resort town in Maryland, announces plans to sue the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management if it approves an offshore wind project.
MSC Cruises to Cut Fleetwide Emissions by Up to 15%
MSC Cruises is to reduce its fleetwide emissions by as much as 15% by 2026 through the introduction of a new itinerary planning tool, OptiCruise
ONE and SIPG Collaborate to Advance Alternative Marine Fuels
Ocean Network Express and Shanghai International Port Group sign agreement to advance the development and supply of alternative marine fuels.
TRIG Sells Part of Stake in Gode Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has decided to sell a portion of its stake in the 330 MW Gode Wind 1 offshore wind farm in Germany.
Uniper Launches BioLNG at Rotterdam Terminal
German energy giant Uniper has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first company to supply BioLNG from the gate terminal in Rotterdam.
MV MIROLA 1 Runs Aground in Philippine Waters; Oil Detected
Yesterday, July 31st, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the vessel MV MIROLA 1 had run aground in Philippine waters.
COSCO & Fortescue Partner to Develop Green Fuel Supply Chain
China’s COSCO has entered into a preliminary agreement with Australian mining company Fortescue to establish a green fuel supply chain.
Shipping Emissions Trading Scheme to be Enforced by Turkey
Shipowners looking to evade new environmental regulations by shifting operations to Europe’s eastern edge will need to reconsider their plans.
Oil Spill from Terra Nova Tanker Expands to Near Manila
The oil spill resulting from a tanker, which sank in the Philippines last Thursday, has spread, reaching the waters around the capital, Manila.