12 Feb 2025

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.

Fuel Spill Reported at Ahırkapı Anchorage During Bunkering
10 Feb 2025

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

South Africa Tightens Laws Against Marine Pollution
7 Feb 2025

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

UK Delays Decision on Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Project
4 Feb 2025

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.

New Jersey Cancels Offshore Wind Bid Amid Market Challenges
4 Feb 2025

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.

Cunard Crew’s Global Beach Clean-Ups Help Protect Oceans
3 Feb 2025

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.

Cruise Ship Solar Panels Could Help Cut Emissions, Save Fuel
3 Feb 2025

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.

Greek Shipping Firm Eurobulk Fined for Pollution Violations
31 Jan 2025

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.

Solar-Powered Cabins Could Make Cruises More Sustainable
24 Jan 2025

Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Contract in South Korea

Taean Wind Power has finalized a fixed-price offtake agreement for a major offshore wind project in South Korea.

Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Contract in South Korea
21 Jan 2025

Trump’s Bold Moves on Panama Canal, Gulf Name & Paris Exit

In his first hours as 47th president of the USA, Trump made headlines with declarations including a vow to take back control of the Panama Canal.

Trump’s Bold Moves on Panama Canal, Gulf Name & Paris Exit
21 Jan 2025

Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel

On January 15th, COSCO Shipping took delivery of the cargo vessel Green Rizhao during an official induction ceremony in Dalian, China.

Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel
15 Jan 2025

Disney Plans Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships for a Greener Future

Disney announces plans for a series of smaller, eco-friendly ships with three of the four new vessels being approx 100,000 gross registered tons.

Disney Plans Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships for a Greener Future
10 Jan 2025

MOL Partners on Green Corridor Linking Portugal to N. Europe

MOL has signed a MoU with Madoqua Renewables Holding Lda and other international industry leaders to establish a European green shipping corridor

MOL Partners on Green Corridor Linking Portugal to N. Europe
9 Jan 2025

Costa Smeralda First Cruise Ship to Bunker LNG in Dubai

Costa Smeralda, while operating her winter cruise season in the United Arab Emirates, has become the first cruise ship to refuel there with LNG.

Costa Smeralda First Cruise Ship to Bunker LNG in Dubai
7 Jan 2025

Vard Explores Nuclear Propulsion for Maritime Shipping

Vard is working with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and other stakeholders on a project to investigate nuclear propulsion.

Vard Explores Nuclear Propulsion for Maritime Shipping