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

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.