Environment

3 Sep 2024

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.

Australia Designates New Offshore Wind Zone Near Bunbury
29 Aug 2024

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.

Houthis Permit Salvage Operations for Damaged Sounion Tanker
29 Aug 2024

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.

Sounion Continues to Burn Threatening Massive Oil Spill
23 Aug 2024

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.

Damaged Tanker Poses Environmental Threat After Houthi Attack
23 Aug 2024

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.

Bordeaux Considers Relocating Cruise Ship Docking
20 Aug 2024

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

Extinction Rebellion Blocks Port of Amsterdam
9 Aug 2024

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.

Ocean City Threatens Legal Action Against BOEM Over Wind Project
5 Aug 2024

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

MSC Cruises to Cut Fleetwide Emissions by Up to 15%
5 Aug 2024

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.

ONE and SIPG Collaborate to Advance Alternative Marine Fuels
2 Aug 2024

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.

TRIG Sells Part of Stake in Gode Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm
2 Aug 2024

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.

Uniper Launches BioLNG at Rotterdam Terminal
1 Aug 2024

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.

MV MIROLA 1 Runs Aground in Philippine Waters; Oil Detected
30 Jul 2024

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.

COSCO & Fortescue Partner to Develop Green Fuel Supply Chain
30 Jul 2024

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.

Shipping Emissions Trading Scheme to be Enforced by Turkey
30 Jul 2024

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.

Oil Spill from Terra Nova Tanker Expands to Near Manila