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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Artemis' electric hydrofoiling pilot boat
Environment

Sweden’s New Electric Hydrofoiling Pilot Boat to Slash Maritime Emissions

The Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) has placed an order for a fully electric, hydrofoiling pilot boat from UK-based Artemis Technologies, marking a

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Friday, October 11, 2024
Facing south, a view across the newly designated Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary waters at Point Conception, a site of great cultural significance to Chumash Peoples.
Environment

Biden Administration Designates Third-Largest National Marine Sanctuary

The Biden Administration has taken a significant step in ocean conservation by designating 4,543 square miles of California’s central coast as the

October 11, 2024
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A rendering of Hurtigruten's new Sea Zero cruise ships.
Cruise Ships

Hurtigruten’s Zero-Emission Cruise Ship to Sail in 2030 with Groundbreaking Tech

Norwegian cruise ship company Hurtigruten has released updated plans for its groundbreaking Sea Zero project, a zero-emission cruise ship scheduled to debut in

October 11, 2024
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Hurricane watchstanders in room illuminated by red lights track hurricane milton on computer screens
Environment

Hurricane Milton: Toxic Floods Threaten Florida’s Ports, Waterways and Towns

James R. Elliott (Rice University) Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants are in Hurricane Milton’s path as it heads toward Florida, less

October 9, 2024
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
lng bunkering rotterdam
Environment

LNG-Fueled Ships Surge to 2% of Global Shipping Fleet

The maritime industry is witnessing a substantial shift towards liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source, with LNG-powered vessels now comprising over 2%

October 8, 2024
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Monday, October 7, 2024
Jumbo Jubilee wind-assisted propulsion
Environment

Mechanical Sails Installed on Heavy Lift Vessel to Cut Carbon Emissions

Heavy-lift shipping Jumbo Shipping has taken a significant step towards sustainability by successfully installing two mechanical sails on its Heavy Lift Vessel

October 7, 2024
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
Brazil's coast eroding faster than ever from rising Atlantic.REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Environment

Brazil’s Coastline Faces Accelerated Erosion As Atlantic Advances

By Lisandra Paraguassu and Sergio Queiroz ATAFONA, Brazil (Reuters) – Sonia Ferreira’s two-story house with a pool and garden on the Brazilian

October 5, 2024
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Shadow fleet oil tankers Fortune Galaxy and Serano II in the Persian Gulf on September 30, 2024 with a large oil spill visible
Environment

Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Transfer Causes Large Spill in Persian Gulf

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) A ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian crude oil between two dark tankers has resulted in a substantial oil spill in the Persian Gulf

October 2, 2024
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silhouette of a man with a large cruise ship in the background
Cruise Ships

Dutch Crack Down on Cruise Industry Greenwashing

By Cagan Koc (Bloomberg) MSC Cruises was told to drop some green claims in its advertisements in the Netherlands after Dutch environmental campaigners

October 2, 2024
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Monday, September 30, 2024
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Mid-Term GHG Reduction Measures on the Agenda at IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) convenes its 82nd session from September 30 to October 4,

September 30, 2024
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Global Shipping Industry Failing to Meet 2030 Zero-Emission Fuel Goal, Report Warns

The global shipping industry is struggling to meet its goal of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030, according to a new report from

September 25, 2024
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Monday, September 23, 2024
World’s First Ammonia-Powered Vessel Completes Maiden Voyage
Environment

World’s First Ammonia-Powered Vessel Completes Maiden Voyage

Amogy, a pioneer in ammonia-to-power solutions, has successfully demonstrated the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel. The NH3

September 23, 2024
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M/V Future Way at sea
Environment

Wallenius Marine Launches Eco-Friendly Car Carrier for Volkswagen

Wallenius Marine on Monday christened its new vessel, Future Way, in Emden, Germany. The innovative car carrier is based on the Sleipner design concept and

September 23, 2024
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Flags of countries at the United Nations' Headquarters, Manhattan, New York.
Environment

Maritime Industry Leaders Call for Global Action on Decarbonization at UN General Assembly

At the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, maritime business leaders and cargo owners issued a joint statement urging immediate action on maritime

September 23, 2024
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Sunday, September 22, 2024
Thwaites Glacier.Credit: NSF photo
Environment

‘Doomsday’ Glacier Set To Melt Faster, Swell Seas As World Heats Up

By Danielle Bochove Sep 22, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Tidal action on the underside of the Thwaites Glacier in the Antarctic will

September 22, 2024
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Russian Superyacht Crescent,
Environment

Oxfam’s £2 Billion Proposal: Tax UK Superyachts and Private Jet Fuel

In an increasingly polarized political climate, Oxfam has turned its attention to a fat target in the fight against carbon emissions: the ultra-wealthy. The

September 18, 2024
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Monday, September 16, 2024
The Green Pioneer and the Navigator Global with ex-AMSA anchor handling tug supply vessel, Coral Knight, and Rio Tinto Westug tugboats at the outer anchorage of Port Dampier. Photo courtesy GCMD
Environment

Pioneering Ammonia Transfer in Western Australia Paves Way for Maritime Decarbonization

A consortium led by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has successfully conducted ship-to-ship transfers of ammonia at the Port of Dampier,

September 16, 2024
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Friday, September 13, 2024
An illustration of the Wind Challenger-equipped LNG carrier. Image courtesy MOL
Environment

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Chevron to Launch World’s First Wind-Assisted LNG Carrier

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Chevron Shipping Company LLC have announced plans to install the Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted propulsion

September 13, 2024
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Electric ship-to-shore cranes work the CMA CGM Unity, powered by liquefied natural gas, at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal
Environment

New Study Reveals Potential for Shore Power to Slash U.S. Port Emissions

A groundbreaking study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has identified significant opportunities for U.S. ports to reduce air

September 12, 2024
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
tanker at sea
Environment

Oil Spill Fears Mount as Russia Tankers Reject Key Danish Pilots

(Bloomberg) — Tankers hauling Russian crude through Denmark’s perilous shipping straits are increasingly rejecting the services of pilots when they do

September 11, 2024
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