Environment

22 Dec 2023

Louis Dreyfus Prepares Juice Ship for Suction Sails

In a significant move, the Louis Dreyfus Company, has chosen to equip its leased juice transport vessel with four innovative suction sails.

Louis Dreyfus Prepares Juice Ship for Suction Sails
16 Dec 2023

COP28 Approves UAE Consensus for Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels

The COP28 summit culminating on Dec 12th marked a milestone with the adoption of the UAE Consensus, an agreement aimed at phasing out fossil fuel

COP28 Approves UAE Consensus for Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels
15 Dec 2023

Japan Announces Successful Bids in Offshore Energy Auction

Three offshore wind farm operators were selected by Japan's ministries of industry and land on Wednesday.

Japan Announces Successful Bids in Offshore Energy Auction
15 Dec 2023

RWE & Partners Deal for 684 MW Offshore Wind Power Venture

RWE has been chosen as part of a group to construct & manage an offshore wind project situated off the shores near Murakami and Tainai in Japan.

RWE & Partners Deal for 684 MW Offshore Wind Power Venture
14 Dec 2023

Hydrotug 1 is the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tug

The world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat successfully launched by Belgian shipping and cleantech group, CMB.TECH & the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

Hydrotug 1 is the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tug
13 Dec 2023

Havfram Achieves a Deal for German Offshore Wind

Havfram Wind seals contract for work on wind turbine transport and installation on RWE’s 1.6GW offshore wind farm found in the German North Sea.

Havfram Achieves a Deal for German Offshore Wind
13 Dec 2023

First Methanol Dual-Fuel Ship by X-Press Feeders Ready

X-Press Feeders, has revealed the first of 14 methanol dual-fuel ships, with plans in the Baltic to create a green feeder network.

First Methanol Dual-Fuel Ship by X-Press Feeders Ready
11 Aug 2022

Shell Must Cease Production at 3 Sites in Gulf Due to Leak

In response to spill that shut down 2 pipelines Shell & Chevron said they had stopped oil production at multiple sites in the Gulf of Mexico.

Shell Must Cease Production at 3 Sites in Gulf Due to Leak
9 Aug 2022

Oil Tank Falls in Louisiana Causing Leak

A tank fell as a result of a structural issue at an oil tank platform. Approximately 14,000 gallons of oil are thought to have leaked.

Oil Tank Falls in Louisiana Causing Leak
9 Aug 2022

NYK’s LNG to Ammonia Fuel Tugboat Plan Pushes Forward

Agreement between NYK & Keihin Dock Co., Ltd, a member of the NYK Group, is reached for the modification of a tugboat to ammonia-fuel standards.

NYK’s LNG to Ammonia Fuel Tugboat Plan Pushes Forward
7 Aug 2022

Karpowership Fails to Overturn Environmental Ruling

After receiving objections from environmentalists over Karpowership's impact on fisheries & ecosystems South Africa rejects original proposal.

Karpowership Fails to Overturn Environmental Ruling
2 Aug 2022

Study on Carbon Capture and Storage on Ship Launches

The Qiyao Environmental Technology-created CCS idea has undergone laboratory testing and is currently undergoing continual optimization.

Study on Carbon Capture and Storage on Ship Launches
28 Jul 2022

Offshore Wind Solicitation for New York Released

3rd competitive offshore wind solicitation for NYC released with goal of obtaining enough clean, renewable energy to power min 1.5 million homes.

Offshore Wind Solicitation for New York Released
27 Jul 2022

Japan's 100% Biofuel Supply Trial Starts

Production of Neste Renewable Diesel, a 100% renewable fuel, uses livestock & used cooking oil otherwise discarded by the food sector.

Japan's 100% Biofuel Supply Trial Starts
25 Jul 2022

Prison Sentence for Captain for Transporting Harmful Trash

Belize-flagged Cramoil Equity was reportedly transporting hazardous trash without permission when the Batam Port Authority received a tip.

Prison Sentence for Captain for Transporting Harmful Trash