2024 Sustainability Report Published by MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises publishes 2023 Sustainability Report, which reviews the company's performance in the areas of environment & social responsibility.
Environment
Port of Aberdeen Seeks to Enhance Safety & Sustainability
North, a provider of smart integrated solutions, secures contracts worth £1M from the Port of Aberdeen to boost safety, connectivity & sustainability
Ideas Sought for Offshore Wind Projects in US Territories
US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management seeks input for environmental and socioeconomic studies related to offshore wind projects in US territories.
Port of Montreal Praised for Sustainability & Green Practices
For the 17th year in a row, the Port of Montreal has been honored for its sustainable development practices and environmental performance.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Oil Spill Clean Up Operations Done
Cleanup operations for ships and quay walls at Deurganckdok in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have been completed following a recent oil spill.
Eurus Energy Buys Into Floating Scottish Wind Farm
Eurus Energy has entered into an agreement to invest in the 100 MW Pentland floating offshore wind farm project located in Scotland.
Australian Government Approves Fourth Offshore Wind Zone
The Australian government has approved its fourth offshore wind zone, this time located off the coast of Illawarra, despite opposition from locals.
Shipping Company & Master Charged for Svalbard Breach
Norwegian authorities have charged a shipping company and a captain with violating the Svalbard Environmental Act for carrying HFO in Svalbard.
Sentosa Beaches Closed After Pasir Panjang Terminal Collision
According to Singapore National Media, the beaches on Sentosa Resort Island were closed following an oil spill at a nearby port.
Five Cruise Lines Reap Blue Circle Awards in Vancouver
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority honored environmental leadership at the Port of Vancouver through its yearly Blue Circle Awards.
Indian Master Banned from Foreign Travel After Oil Spill
Media reports say that the Captain of a vessel, an Indian national, is banned from leaving the country due to an investigation into an oil spill.
UK's SSE Has Fingers Crossed for Second Irish Windfarm
SSE has filed an application with Ireland's planning authority, An Bord Pleanála, for the offshore infrastructure needed for its Arklow Bank Wind Park 2
COSCO Adapts Four 16,000 TEU Newbuilds to Run on Methanol
COSCO Shipping Lines has announced a transition for four of its new 16,000 TEU vessels to dual-fuel methanol, moving away from conventional fuel.
New Role for Former Costa Magica as it Becomes G7 Hotel
The former Costa Magica is to be a floating hotel during the 50th Summit of the (G7 in Italy and will be stationed at the Port of Brindisi.
From EEE to FFF: Maersk Debuts Its New Container Ship
Maersk to replace current bunker fuel surcharges, the bunker adjustment factor and the low sulphur surcharge, with new combined fossil fuel fee (FFF)
Port of Gothenburg Debuts Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Service
A new feeder service began making regular calls at the Port of Gothenburg. The Laura Maersk is the world’s first boxship powered by green methanol
Judge Denies Plea to Halt Virginia Offshore Wind Project
A U.S. federal judge has denied a request to halt the construction of Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in Virginia Beach.
Accused Tug in Tobago Oil Spill Arrested on Other Charges
Nearly four months after Tobago experienced one of its worst environmental disasters, the tug allegedly responsible is arrested on separate charges
NYK Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test on Crude Oil Tanker
Japan-based NYK Line has begun its first long-term biofuel test on a large crude oil tanker, marking their first extended biofuel trial on a vessel
Tanker Operators Plead Guilty to Federal Pollution Charges
U.S. Department of Justice states two operators of the tanker PS Dream have pleaded guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.