Environment

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 Become Floating Hotels for COP30 in Brazil

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

Landing Craft Runs Aground off Norway, Fuel Spills

On November 8, the landing craft *Soroysund* ran aground near Fjelldal, Norway. Fortunately, all crewmembers were reported safe and unharmed.

View from above of an oil spill in water

Tallinn and Stockholm Ports Unite for Green Initiative

The partnership will focus on implementing sustainable operations, particularly along the Tallinn–Stockholm and Paldiski–Kapellskär routes.

An MOU with two ports either side with container ships at them

No Bids Received for Dutch Nederwiek 1-A Wind Site

Dutch authorities have confirmed that no developers have submitted bids for the 1GW Nederwiek 1-A offshore wind project in the North Sea.

An offshore windfarm at sundown

Spirit of Environmental Care Shines at Celukan Bawang

Celukan Bawang Harbor, Saturday, November 1, residents from The World, its crew and local stakeholders joined forces in a coastal clean-up event.

People o a tropical beach participating in a beach cleanup

MSC Poesia Becomes First Ship to Use Shore Power in Le Havre

The MSC Poesia has made history as the first vessel to connect to shore power at the Port of Le Havre, France according to an official statement.

The MSC Poesia cruise ship in a port

India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties

India and Netherlands sign an MoU and Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening maritime collaboration and developing a green digital sea corridor.

The Dutch and Indian flags

IMO Fails to Reach Agreement on Net-Zero Framework

Talks at the IMO have ended without consensus on the proposed Net-Zero Framework, leaving the shipping sector uncertain about decarbonization efforts.

Flags of the world flying outside an office block

RWE Halts Kent Offshore Wind Project in Australia

German energy company RWE announces it will discontinue development of the Kent offshore wind project located off the Gippsland coast, Australia.

An offshore windfarm