Environment

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.

The Amstel River in Amsterdam under a grey cloudy sky

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.

MSC's \MSC Poesia cruise ship with a yacht in front of its bow

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.

An offshore wind farm against a blue sky

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

A COSCO Shipping container ship under grey skies and sailing past a suspension bridge

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.

An offshore windfarm

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.

Men in business attire shaking hands across a desk

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.

Sulphuric acid spilling into the Houston Ship Channel with two emergency workers standing near the collapsed walkway

Odfjell Launches 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

The European Union flag and Brazilian flag morphing into one another

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.

A Costa Cruises cruise ship in Genoa port

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.

An offshore windfarm

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.

An offshore windfarm

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.

Marseille cruise port and a cruise ship at sunset

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

The flag of Pakistan raised against a grey sky

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.

A whale's tail lifting out of the ocean

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

The Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

AD Ports and Masdar Partner on Global Offshore Wind Projects

AD Ports Group has entered into a partnership with fellow UAE company Masdar to support the development and execution of offshore wind projects.

An offshore windfarm

Denmark Opens New Tenders for Offshore Wind Expansion

Danish authorities have released tenders for three designated zones that will allow the development of at least 2.8GW of offshore wind capacity.

The flag of Denmark on the back of a small boat

Major Shipping Firms Form Alliance to Fight Ocean Plastics

Several shipping companies have joined forces to launch a coalition focused on reducing plastic pollution and operational waste in the oceans.

A plastic bottle floating in the ocean

Leading Light Wind Project Canceled by Developers

Law firm representing developers of 2.4GW Leading Light Wind project informs New Jersey Board of Public Utilities the project will not proceed.

An offshore windfarm

Cruise Ships Are Floating Hotels for Brazil COP30

The cruise ships, Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview have arrived in Belém, Brazil, where they will serve as floating hotels during UNFCCC COP30.

Costa and MSC cruise ships moored off Belem, Brazil