South Korea Awards 1.9GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Auction
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has allocated nearly 1.9GW of offshore wind capacity via its latest offshore wind auction.
Environment
Port of Oakland Secures $10.5M Grant for Zero-Emission Shift
The Port of Oakland has been awarded $10.5 million from the EPA as a part of the agency’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program.
Oil Spill Hits Kerch Strait After Tanker Disasters
Shorelines around the Kerch Strait have been contaminated with oil following a series of incidents involving aging Russian tankers in recent days
Biden Unveils Plan for Net-Zero Emissions in Maritime Sector
On December 11th, U.S. President Joe Biden introduced the U.S. Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, aimed at decarbonizing the maritime industry
Oil Spill Reported at Shell Terminal in Bonny, Nigeria
An oil spill has been reported at a Shell Petroleum Development Company terminal in Bonny, Nigeria, following a rupture in a pipeline.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Major Deals with Biofuel Focus
Wallenius Wilhelmsen finalizes two long-term shipping agreements with automobile manufacturers, both featuring a commitment to using biofuel.
Greenpeace to Pay £300,000 in Settlement with Shell
Greenpeace reached a settlement with Shell, agreeing to pay £300,000 (aprx $383,000) to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as part of the resolution.
Denmark's Offshore Wind Tender Faces Major Setback
Denmark’s offshore wind energy goals have hit a significant roadblock, as the first phase of its 6GW North Sea tender failed to attract any bids.
Greenpeace Stage 12-Hour Protest on Tanker Buena Alba
Greenpeace activists boarded a tanker, remaining on board for 12 hours as the vessel prepared to load propylene, a component in plastic production
Splintered Shipping Rules Loom Amid Global and Local Shifts
The UK government is reviewing its emissions trading system framework and considering adding the shipping sector in just over a year's time.
Pilot Project Highlights Bio-Methane Use in Green Shipping
The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners successfully conducted a pilot project on October 19th.
Hapag-Lloyd Secures Green Methanol Supply to Cut Emissions
German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with Beijing-based Goldwind for the annual supply of 250,000 tonnes of green methanol
VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained
The general cargo vessel VSG Glory ran aground on November 22 near El Quseir, Egypt, following severe weather and a technical failure.
170 Protestors Arrested in Port of Newcastle Blockade
On November 24, the New South Wales police reported arresting 170 individuals involved in a blockade near the Port of Newcastle, Australia.
MSC Foundation Supports New Study on Coral Extinction Risks
The MSC Foundation is supporting groundbreaking research from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Shell Sells Stake in Philippine Offshore Wind Project
Shell has divested its 40% stake in the Tablas offshore wind project in the Philippines, selling it to local renewable energy firm Alternergy.
GPH Donates €250,000 for Valencia Flood Relief Efforts
Global Ports Holding donates €250,000 to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods in Valencia, Spain.
IMO to Discuss Creation of New North Atlantic Emissions Area
IMO expected to consider the establishment of new emissions control area during next year's Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting.
Crew of Dutch Vessel Vox Maxima Charged Over Major Oil Spill
Four crew members from a Dutch-flagged ship face charges following a significant oil spill that took place in Singapore earlier this year.
Maersk & Syngenta Renew Partnership for Sustainable Logistics
Maersk and Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, have extended their 4PL partnership for another five years.