Maersk & Partners Conduct Japan’s First Methanol Bunkering Test
On Wednesday September 18th, Maersk took part in Japan's inaugural methanol bunkering simulation at Yokohama Port.
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NYK Partners to Reintroduce Ship Recycling in Japan
The Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is taking steps to once again revive ship recycling in Japan.
European Commission Approves Belgian Offshore Wind Scheme
The European Commission has given the green light to a €682 million ($756 million) Belgian initiative aimed at advancing offshore wind energy.
Seattle to Focus on Emissions Cuts in Cruise Agreements
Seattle takes significant step toward sustainability by making GHG reduction core requirement for renewing long-term cruise berthing agreements.
Investigation Into Oil Spill in South Africa’s Algoa Bay
A 22-year-old container ship, MSC Apollo, sailing under the Cyprus flag, is under investigation for allegedly causing an oil spill in South Africa
Greece to Impose €20 Port Tax on Cruise Passengers in Summer
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveils plans to implement a new €20 port tax for each cruise passenger disembarking on popular islands.
AIDAprima Runs on 100% Renewable Bio Marine Fuel in Rotterdam
On September 5, 2024, AIDA Cruises marked a milestone by refueling the AIDAprima with 100 percent renewable Bio Marine Fuel for the first time.
Several Gran Canaria Beaches Closed Following Oil Spill
Spanish authorities have shut down multiple beaches on the island of Gran Canaria following an oil spill incident on September 4th.
U.S. Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project
U.S. gives green light to Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking tenth commercial-scale offshore wind initiative approved by current administration.
Leading Light Wind Requests Pause in Offshore Wind Project
Leading Light Wind has asked the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for a pause in the development of its offshore wind project.
Australia Designates New Offshore Wind Zone Near Bunbury
The Australian government has announced the designation of a new offshore wind area located in the Indian Ocean near Bunbury, Western Australia.
Houthis Permit Salvage Operations for Damaged Sounion Tanker
Iran’s mission to the United Nations announced that Houthis in Yemen have agreed to allow salvage teams access to the severely damaged Sounion.
Sounion Continues to Burn Threatening Massive Oil Spill
The oil tanker Sounion, which was targeted by Houthi rebels last week, remains engulfed in flames and is now leaking oil, as per the US Pentagon.
Damaged Tanker Poses Environmental Threat After Houthi Attack
The Sounion, severely damaged and abandoned after Houthi attacks on Wednesday, is carrying a cargo of oil four times more than the Exxon Valdez.
Bordeaux Considers Relocating Cruise Ship Docking
The city of Bordeaux, France is evaluating the possibility of moving the docking area for cruise ships away from the historic Port de La Lune.