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.
Environment
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.
EPA Rescinds Permit for New Jersey Offshore Wind Project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn a permit for New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, potentially halting the project.
Canada Identifies Offshore Wind Farm Sites in Nova Scotia
Canada has selected five key areas off Nova Scotia for the development of offshore wind farms, aiming to produce 5GW of electricity by 2030.
Marella Cruises Expands Microfibre Capture Across Fleet
Marella Cruises, in collaboration with Cleaner Seas Group, is launching an industry-first initiative to combat microfibre pollution across its fleet
North Sea Collision Raises Environmental Concerns Over Cargo
Concerns are growing over fuel leakage after the North Sea collision and authorities are assessing the environmental impact of the incident.
Rescue Underway After Tanker & Containership Collision in UK
A large-scale rescue operation is in progress in the North Sea after a product tanker and containership collided and caught fire off the UK coast
BP Shifts Focus: More Oil & Gas, Less Renewables
UK-based energy titan BP reveals plans to reduce its spending on renewable energy, opting instead to boost investment in oil and gas production.
Furetank Completes First 200-Tonne ISCC Bio-LNG Bunkering
Swedish shipping firm Furetank has successfully finished its inaugural bunkering operation, supplying 200 tonnes of ISCC-certified Bio-LNG.
Skuld Marine Fuels Integrate Cashew Nutshell Liquid Biofuel
With decarbonization rules already enforced in the EU/EEA, authorities are now honing in on greenhouse gas emissions from ships in European waters
Fuel Spill Reported at Ahırkapı Anchorage During Bunkering
On February 11, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety reported a fuel leak during a bunkering operation involving two oil tankers.
South Africa Tightens Laws Against Marine Pollution
In response to a series of accidents along its coast S. Africa signs Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill into law
UK Delays Decision on Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Project
The United Kingdom government has postponed its decision on the proposed 1.2GW Rampion 2 offshore wind farm extension in the south of the country
New Jersey Cancels Offshore Wind Bid Amid Market Challenges
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has decided to cancel its fourth offshore wind solicitation, citing significant market challenges.
Cunard Crew’s Global Beach Clean-Ups Help Protect Oceans
To safeguard and preserve ecosystems, Cunard crew members, with shoreside colleagues, took part in 14 beach clean-ups across seven countries in 2024.
Cruise Ship Solar Panels Could Help Cut Emissions, Save Fuel
Researchers are investigating the feasibility of equipping cruise ship cabins with solar panels to enhance energy efficiency and lower emissions.
Greek Shipping Firm Eurobulk Fined for Pollution Violations
Greek company Eurobulk Ltd. has admitted to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and falsifying records to cover up the infractions.
Solar-Powered Cabins Could Make Cruises More Sustainable
Scientists are investigating the possibility of equipping cruise ship cabins with solar panels to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.