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.
Environment
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.
Ultra Galaxy Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on South Africa's Coast
The Ultra Galaxy, a general cargo vessel, has broken into four after being stranded on its side on South Africa’s west coast since early July.
NYK Investment to Restore Kelp Forests, Earn Carbon Credits
Japanese shipping giant NYK has discovered an innovative approach to earning carbon credits while also providing a popular delicacy to locals.
Oil Product Tanker Capsizes & Sinks Off Bataan, Philippines
On July 25, around 1:10 AM local time, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported the capsizing of the oil product tanker Terra Nova.
German-Run Cargo Ship Detained in Ceuta for Bunker Spill
A general cargo ship operated by Germany’s NautiCore Shipping has been detained in Ceuta, on the North African coast, due to a bunker spill.
Canada's Green Shipping Corridors Combat Climate Change
In response to the issue of climate change, Transport Canada is taking significant steps to mitigate the environmental impact of marine shipping.
La Niña Set to Impact Global Shipping Trade Patterns
Meteorologists from various countries have concluded that the weather phenomenon known as La Niña is expected to impact as early as next month.