Environment

20 Jun 2024

Ideas Sought for Offshore Wind Projects in US Territories

US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management seeks input for environmental and socioeconomic studies related to offshore wind projects in US territories.

Ideas Sought for Offshore Wind Projects in US Territories
19 Jun 2024

Port of Montreal Praised for Sustainability & Green Practices

For the 17th year in a row, the Port of Montreal has been honored for its sustainable development practices and environmental performance.

Port of Montreal Praised for Sustainability & Green Practices
19 Jun 2024

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Oil Spill Clean Up Operations Done

Cleanup operations for ships and quay walls at Deurganckdok in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have been completed following a recent oil spill.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Oil Spill Clean Up Operations Done
18 Jun 2024

Eurus Energy Buys Into Floating Scottish Wind Farm

Eurus Energy has entered into an agreement to invest in the 100 MW Pentland floating offshore wind farm project located in Scotland.

Eurus Energy Buys Into Floating Scottish Wind Farm
17 Jun 2024

Australian Government Approves Fourth Offshore Wind Zone

The Australian government has approved its fourth offshore wind zone, this time located off the coast of Illawarra, despite opposition from locals.

Australian Government Approves Fourth Offshore Wind Zone
17 Jun 2024

Shipping Company & Master Charged for Svalbard Breach

Norwegian authorities have charged a shipping company and a captain with violating the Svalbard Environmental Act for carrying HFO in Svalbard.

Shipping Company & Master Charged for Svalbard Breach
17 Jun 2024

Sentosa Beaches Closed After Pasir Panjang Terminal Collision

According to Singapore National Media, the beaches on Sentosa Resort Island were closed following an oil spill at a nearby port.

Sentosa Beaches Closed After Pasir Panjang Terminal Collision
6 Jun 2024

Five Cruise Lines Reap Blue Circle Awards in Vancouver

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority honored environmental leadership at the Port of Vancouver through its yearly Blue Circle Awards.

Five Cruise Lines Reap Blue Circle Awards in Vancouver
6 Jun 2024

Indian Master Banned from Foreign Travel After Oil Spill

Media reports say that the Captain of a vessel, an Indian national, is banned from leaving the country due to an investigation into an oil spill.

Indian Master Banned from Foreign Travel After Oil Spill
5 Jun 2024

UK's SSE Has Fingers Crossed for Second Irish Windfarm

SSE has filed an application with Ireland's planning authority, An Bord Pleanála, for the offshore infrastructure needed for its Arklow Bank Wind Park 2

UK's SSE Has Fingers Crossed for Second Irish Windfarm
4 Jun 2024

COSCO Adapts Four 16,000 TEU Newbuilds to Run on Methanol

COSCO Shipping Lines has announced a transition for four of its new 16,000 TEU vessels to dual-fuel methanol, moving away from conventional fuel.

COSCO Adapts Four 16,000 TEU Newbuilds to Run on Methanol
4 Jun 2024

New Role for Former Costa Magica as it Becomes G7 Hotel

The former Costa Magica is to be a floating hotel during the 50th Summit of the (G7 in Italy and will be stationed at the Port of Brindisi.

New Role for Former Costa Magica as it Becomes G7 Hotel
3 Jun 2024

From EEE to FFF: Maersk Debuts Its New Container Ship

Maersk to replace current bunker fuel surcharges, the bunker adjustment factor and the low sulphur surcharge, with new combined fossil fuel fee (FFF)

From EEE to FFF: Maersk Debuts Its New Container Ship
31 May 2024

Port of Gothenburg Debuts Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Service

A new feeder service began making regular calls at the Port of Gothenburg. The Laura Maersk is the world’s first boxship powered by green methanol

Port of Gothenburg Debuts Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Service
29 May 2024

Judge Denies Plea to Halt Virginia Beach Offshore Wind Project

A U.S. federal judge has denied a request to halt the construction of Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in Virginia Beach.

Judge Denies Plea to Halt Virginia Beach Offshore Wind Project