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
Environment
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.
Rotterdam Completes First-Ever Ammonia Bunkering Operation
Rotterdam carried out its first ammonia bunkering operation on April 12, marking a step toward positioning itself as a hub for ammonia-fueled shipping
Norway Confirms Zero Emissions Rules for Heritage Fjords
The Norwegian Maritime Authority officially confirms the timeline for implementing zero-emissions regulations in the country’s Heritage Fjords.
HSM Wins Substation Contract for East Anglia Two Wind Farm
ScottishPower Renewables has awarded a key contract to HSM Offshore Energy for the East Anglia Two offshore wind project.
Oil Spill Near Pulau Ubin Prompts Swift Cleanup Response
An oil spill has been confirmed by the Johor Port Authority after a slick was seen near the Eastern Johor Strait off the coast of Malaysia’s Pulau Ubin
Judge Halts Gulf Lease Over Threat to Endangered Whale
Judge temporarily blocks offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico citing insufficient consideration for endangered Rice’s whale.
Norway’s Oil Fund Buys Stake in Major Offshore Wind Farms
Norges Bank Investment Management which manages the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund acquires 49% ownership stake in offshore wind projects.
Malta Signs First Shore Power Deal in Mediterranean
Malta makes move toward greener maritime operations by signing Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement for shore power with Carnival UK & P&O
UK to Add Shipping to Emissions Trading Scheme in 2026
Starting next year, the UK shipping industry will be included in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme as part of new maritime decarbonization measures
Belfast, ME Votes to Ban Cruise Ships Over 50 Passengers
The city of Belfast, Maine, USA has voted unanimously to prohibit cruise ships carrying more than 50 passengers from docking at its port.
Port of San Diego Wins Award for Urban Sustainability Effort
The Port of San Diego has received the Grow Urban Sustainability Award at the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Create the Future Awards ceremony.
Curaçao Launches Study to Guide Sustainable Tourism Growth
Curaçao has joined forces with Sustainable Travel International and the George Washington University to evaluate the impacts of tourism.
PNOC to Build Offshore Wind Port in Batangas by 2027
The Philippine National Oil Company has announced its intention to construct a new offshore wind integration port in the province of Batangas.
Fuel Spill at Keelung Port Affects Multiple Vessels
A fuel spill at Taiwan’s Keelung port on March 16 led to the release of approximately 100 liters of fuel, contaminating several vessels.