Explosion Aboard Bulk Carrier in NZ Injures Three Crew
In the early hours of May 24, a serious maritime accident took place aboard the bulk carrier Olivia while it was docked in New Zealand.
Environment
Estonia Approves First Offshore Wind Farm Building Permit
Estonia takes step forward in its renewable energy ambitions by approving draft law that grants country’s first permit for an offshore wind project
Gothenburg Port Achieves Milestone in Green Bunkering
The Port of Gothenburg has announced the successful execution of a landmark bunkering operation involving locally produced liquefied biomethane.
Balearia Achieves LNG Bunkering Milestone in Barcelona
For the first time in Spain, a shipping company has successfully fueled three of its vessels with LNG on the same day and in the same port.
NYK Group Welcomes Methanol-Powered Bulk Carrier
On May 13, Japanese shipping giant NYK Group celebrated the delivery and official naming of its new methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier, Green Future
Vancouver Port Marks First LNG Bunkering for Cruise Ship
The Vancouver Port Authority has achieved a significant milestone by overseeing the first LNG bunkering of a cruise ship in its history.
Silver Ray Fined for Close Pass Near Capri’s Faraglioni
Cruise ship Silver Ray criticized by Italian maritime officials and environmental advocates after sailing too close to Capri's Faraglioni rocks.
AIDA Hosts CDEMA for Sustainability Briefing in Barbados
AIDA welcomed officials from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency aboard AIDAbella to discuss the cruise line’s sustainable ship ops
Holland America Expands Partnership With AWCC for 2025
Holland America reveals an expanded collaboration with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, introducing new experiences for its 2025 season.
Wärtsilä Unveils Carbon Capture Cutting Emissions by 70%
Wärtsilä has unveiled a groundbreaking carbon capture system designed to reduce vessel emissions by up to 70%. The announcement was made on May 7
18 States Sue to Overturn Trump’s Offshore Wind Shutdown
Eighteen attorneys general have filed a federal lawsuit opposing U.S. president Donald Trump’s decision to shut down offshore wind projects.
Mediterranean Sea Enters Sulphur Emission Control Zone
As of May 1, the Mediterranean Sea became an Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides (SOx), marking a major environmental milestone for the region
Ørsted Sells 24.5% Stake in West of Duddon Sands Wind Farm
Ørsted has sold a 24.5% ownership stake in its 389MW West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat.
Dutch Scale Back Offshore Wind to Support Fishing Sector
Netherlands has scaled down its offshore wind ambitions and eliminated a planned wind development area to better accommodate its fishing industry
Norwegian Bliss Sparks Emissions Concerns in Juneau
Norwegian Bliss became the first ship to arrive in Juneau for the 2025 cruise season, marking the official start of the year’s maritime tourism
Hong Kong to Add Cruise Shore Power by 2030
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce shore power capabilities at its port by 2030, according to Joanne Chu, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism.
Geoquip Marine Wins Survey Work for Waterekke Wind Farm
Geoquip Marine, Swiss-based offshore geotechnical specialist, secures contract from clean energy investor Luxcara to carry out a geotechnical survey
Google Signs First Offshore Wind Deal in Asia Pacific
Google enters into its first offshore wind power purchase agreement in the Asia Pacific region, marking a step in its renewable energy strategy.
Disney Cruise Line Recycles Mooring Lines to Cut Waste
Disney Cruise Line has launched a sustainability initiative aimed at reducing landfill waste by recycling retired mooring lines from its fleet.
U.S. Halts Construction of Empire Wind Project in NY
U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chair of the National Energy Dominance Council orders immediate stop to all work on Equinor’s Empire Wind 1.