Norwegian Viva Wake Stirs Environmental Concerns
Drone footage recently filmed in the port of Volos, Greece has sparked discussion following the departure of the cruise ship Norwegian Viva.
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Disney Fantasy First in Italy to Refuel with Biofuel
The Disney Fantasy has made history by becoming the first cruise vessel in Italy to be powered with advanced biofuel, marking a notable achievement
Morocco to Build Africa’s First Offshore Wind Farm
Morocco has revealed plans to develop its first offshore wind power facility, marking a historic milestone for the country and Africa.
Cargo Ship Hein Grounds Off Trinidad, Fuel Leak Reported
General cargo ship Hein has run aground and is partially submerged off the southern shoreline of Monas Island in Trinidad and Tobago, on June 11.
Carnival Cuts Food Waste by 44%, Beating 2025 Goal Early
Carnival Corporation has announced a major milestone in its sustainability journey, reporting a 44% decrease in unit food waste in 2024.
Petrobras Launches Offshore Wind Pilot Near Rio Coast
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil and gas giant, initiates tenders for pilot offshore wind project located off Rio de Janeiro state
UNESCO Seeks 10,000 Ships for Ocean Data Initiative
World leaders and delegates have gathered in Nice, located on France’s picturesque Cote d’Azur, for this week’s United Nations Ocean Conference.
Oil Spill Contained Off Thailand's Sriracha Coast
The Phoenix Jamnagar, a crude oil tanker registered in Singapore, released about 20 tons of oil after a pipeline ruptured during offloading.
Coral Reef Damaged by Ship Grounding in Thai National Park
On June 1, the Myanmar-registered vessel Ayar Linn ran aground on a coral reef within Ao Jak Bay, part of Thailand’s Mu Koh Surin National Park.
AIDA's New Ships to Feature Future-Proof Fuel Systems
AIDA Cruises has confirmed that its upcoming ships will be powered by multi-fuel engines, enabling them to operate using a variety of fuel types.
UK Offshore Wind Auction Set to Launch This August
The UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says the next offshore wind auction, Contract for Difference AR7, is to begin on August 7.
Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore Unite on Clean Power Deal
Energy firms from Malaysia, Vietnam & Singapore have signed a development agreement aimed at exporting clean energy from Vietnam to its neighbors
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.
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
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