South Africa Tightens Offshore STS Rules, Hikes Penalties

South Africa rolls out regulatory regime for offshore ship-to-ship transfers, increasing penalties and imposing strict environmental safeguards.

DNV to Advise Kolon Global on 400MW Wando Jangbogo

CMA CGM Invests in Vanguard to Secure US Bio-LNG

CMA CGM is taking a minority stake in U.S.-based Vanguard Renewables via its PULSE energy fund locking in long-term supplies of renewable natural gas

Hanwha, Hyundai Join Forces on Offshore Wind Projects

Hanwha Ocean forms partnership with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to bolster South Korea’s offshore wind supply chain via joint EPC initiatives

UK Ports to Trial Carbon Capture Tech on Ships

Large black exhaust pipes designed to trap harmful emissions will soon be seen on ships in Europe, thanks to United Kingdom government funding.

Holland America Unveils Coasters from Recycled Carpet

Holland America has introduced a new retail product: a set of coasters crafted from repurposed carpet once installed aboard several of its ships.

Cruise Lines Alter Routes as Hurricane Erin Advances

Cruise lines are continuing to revise itineraries in response to Hurricane Erin, which became a Category 4 storm as it moved across the Atlantic.

Bilbao Port Awards €11.49M Contract for Solar Power Plant

The Port Authority of Bilbao awards €11.49 million contract for the creation and upkeep of a new solar power facility at the Port of Bilbao.

Canada and Nova Scotia Unveil First Offshore Wind Zones

Carbon Emissions Improve in Shipping Despite Red Sea Crisis

MSC Releases 2024 Report, Reaffirms Net-Zero Goal by 2050

MSC Group’s Cruise Division has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reinforcing its long-term goal of achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050

Extinction Rebellion Targets Cruise Ship in Amsterdam Protest

Environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion launch protest at the Port of Amsterdam, aiming to disrupt the docking of Celebrity Eclipse.

Fuel Spill in Elbe After Collision Between Two Vessels

July 23, a collision occurred on the Elbe River, Germany, involving a German-flagged oil tanker and a Dutch-flagged offshore supply vessel.

GLBP and Loa Carbon Partner to Supply Renewable E-LNG

Greece Implements New Cruise Tax to Ease Overtourism

As of Monday, a new cruise passenger fee is now in place across every port in Greece, including tourist-favorite hotspots Santorini and Mykonos.