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.
Environment
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.
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