Philippines Opens 3.3GW Offshore Wind Auction
Philippine Department of Energy kicks off fifth round of Green Energy Auction with 3.3 gigawatts of fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity available.
Environment
Lindblad Help Giant Tortoises Return to Floreana After 100 Years
For the first time in over a century giant tortoises are reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galápagos National Park, partly helped by Lindblad.
Consortium Secures First Philippine Offshore Wind Grid Deals
Seawind Asia, Stream Invest & Triconti ECC Renewables have obtained Philippines’ first grid connection agreements for offshore wind developments.
Oregon Drafts Offshore Wind Roadmap With Multiple Paths
US state of Oregon releases draft offshore wind roadmap that maps out four possible development scenarios along its deepwater Pacific coastline.
UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion
UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.
River Cruises Proposed as Managed Tourism Solution for Amsterdam
IG RiverCruise and River Cruise Europe recently introduced a concept for managed tourism during a policy breakfast held in Amsterdam this month.
MSC Cruises Partners With ORCA for Alaska Whale Research
MSC reveals collaboration with marine conservation group ORCA, which sees them place first dedicated marine mammal observer onboard MSC Poesia.
Victoria to Launch Australia’s First Offshore Wind Auction
The Australian government has confirmed it will move ahead with the nation’s first offshore wind auction, to be held in the state of Victoria.
COSCO Shipping Carnation Bunkered With Green Methanol
The COSCO Shipping Carnation was supplied with 200 tonnes of green methanol on January 21 using China’s first dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel
UK Secures Record Offshore Wind Capacity in AR7 Auction
The UK has delivered an unprecedented boost to its offshore wind industry following the outcome of its latest renewable energy auction.
V.Group Acquires Njord Fuel Efficiency Platform
V.Group has acquired Njord, the maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonization platform established by Maersk Tankers, for an undisclosed amount.
Sulfuric Acid Spill Reported at Houston Ship Channel
One million gallons of sulfuric acid were released into the Houston Ship Channel following an incident at the BWC Terminals Jacintoport Facility.
Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe
Norwegian chemical tanker operator Odfjell has introduced the world’s first regular green corridor for deep sea shipping between Brazil and Europe
Costa Expands Electric Truck Use in Port Logistics
Costa Cruises strengthens sustainability efforts by increasing the use of electric trucks within its port logistics network of Genoa and Savona.
AGL Energy Abandons Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind Project
A third offshore wind initiative in Australia's Gippsland offshore wind zone has been cancelled, with AGL Energy being the latest to withdraw.
OranjeWind Project to Add 66 Artificial Reef Cubes in North Sea
RWE and TotalEnergies sign agreement with UK-based ARC Marine to supply 66 reef cubes for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea.
French Senate Approves New €15 Cruise Passenger Tax
The French Senate has passed a new measure that would introduce a nationwide tax on cruise operations, according to a report from Le Figaro.
Pakistan Opens First Hong Kong Convention-Compliant Shipyard
Pakistan reaches major milestone with Prime Green Recyclers becoming the country’s first facility to meet Hong Kong Convention compliance standards
Ambassador & ORCA Raise Over £18,000 Through Whale Campaign
Ambassador Cruise Line and ORCA have announced that their #AmbassadorForWhales fundraising campaign has generated £18,426 to support ORCA’s work.
Rotterdam Plans New Offshore Wind Terminal for 2029 Launch
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has revealed plans to develop a new 450,000 sq m terminal with direct nautical access for offshore wind activities