Environment

Stay updated on the latest developments in marine environmental science impacting the maritime industry. Learn about new regulations, groundbreaking conservation efforts, and the effects of shipping on marine ecosystems and biodiversity.


Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Fugro Blue Essence uncrewed surface vehicle retrieves the Fugro Blue Volta electric remotely operated vehicle in the North Sea on March 3, 2022.
Environment

NOAA and Fugro Team Up to Advance Uncrewed Deep Ocean Mapping

NOAA Ocean Exploration and Fugro have signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) focused on advancing uncrewed systems for deep ocean

September 17, 2025
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
IMO greenhouse gas emissions
Environment

UK Commits $1.5 Billion to Maritime Decarbonization and Coastal Growth

The UK government has announced a combined public-private investment package exceeding £1.1 billion (US $1.5 billion) for the maritime sector, aiming to boost

September 16, 2025
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cargo ship emissions
Environment

Shipping Industry Risks Missing 2030 Zero-Emission Fuel Target Despite Historic IMO Framework

Despite this year’s breakthrough agreement on the International Maritime Organization’s Net Zero Framework, the shipping sector remains off track

September 16, 2025
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A tanker ship is seen in the English Channel at sunrise, near Dover, Britain, August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
Environment

Shipping Must Join Forces with Other Industries to Secure Carbon-Neutral Fuels, Accelleron Report Finds

At London International Shipping Week today, Accelleron unveiled a maritime decarbonization report calling on the shipping industry to collaborate with other

September 16, 2025
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Monday, September 15, 2025
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

ABS Chief Calls for IMO to Reconsider Net Zero Framework for Shipping

The maritime industry faces mounting tensions over decarbonization as ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has called for the International Maritime

September 15, 2025
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Friday, September 12, 2025
The newest ultra large container ship Manila Express of Hapag-Lloyd with container cranes at the Burchardkai in the in the Port of Hamburg
Environment

Shell and Hapag-Lloyd Forge Multi-Year Bio-LNG Deal

Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. have signed a multi-year agreement for the immediate supply of liquefied biomethane, marking a significant advancement

September 12, 2025
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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Brands Hatch ship in Rotterdam Sept 2025 with WindWings
Environment

New Wind-Assisted Tanker Arrives in Rotterdam on Maiden Voyage

The world’s first newbuild tanker equipped with BAR Technologies’ WindWings propulsion technology has completed its maiden voyage to Europe,

September 11, 2025
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File Photo: The LNG bunkering barge Clean Jacksonville refuels one of TOTE’s LNG-powered containerships
Shipping

Maritime’s Green Transition Reaches Tipping Point as Fleet Readiness Outpaces Fuel Supply

The maritime industry is entering a critical new phase in its energy transition, with fleet readiness for alternative fuels surging ahead of actual supply

September 11, 2025
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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
An AI rendering of the nuclear-powered LNG carrier design provided by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute.
Environment

Nuclear-Powered LNG Carrier Design Receives Landmark Certification

The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) and Samsung Heavy Industries have achieved a significant milestone in maritime propulsion technology,

September 9, 2025
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Photo Caption (L to R): SeMin Kim; ABS Senior Manager, Business Development; Joshua Divin; ABS Senior Vice President, Marine Business Development; Hong-Ryeul Ryu, HD HHI Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer; and Byounghun Kwon, HD KSOE Executive Vice President and Head of Digital Research Lab, at Gastech 2025 in Milan, Italy
Environment

HD KSOE and HD Hyundai Secure ABS AiP for Electric-Powered 16,000 TEU Containership

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) have received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS for

September 9, 2025
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Friday, September 5, 2025
Illustration of Yara Eyde profile
Environment

Construction Begins on World’s First Ammonia-Powered Containership

Yara Clean Ammonia has marked a significant milestone in maritime decarbonization with the steel cutting ceremony for Yara Eyde, the world’s first

September 5, 2025
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File Photo: The LNG bunkering barge Clean Jacksonville refuels one of TOTE’s LNG-powered containerships
Environment

Landmark Study Reveals Lower Emissions for LNG Marine Fuel Than Previously Thought

Rystad Energy has published groundbreaking research showing that liquefied natural gas (LNG) used as marine fuel produces significantly lower well-to-tank

September 5, 2025
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Fortescue Green Pioneer pictured in the Port of Singapore. Photo courtesy Fortescue
Environment

Ammonia Emerges as Viable Maritime Fuel Despite Significant Challenges, DNV Reports

Ammonia has progressed from concept to early implementation in just five years, establishing a pathway to become a low-GHG alternative fuel for deep-sea

September 3, 2025
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Aurora Class car carrier
Environment

Höegh Autoliners Orders World’s First Ammonia-Powered PCTC Engines

Höegh Autoliners has placed a landmark order for ammonia-burning engines to power its newest vessels, marking a significant advancement for maritime

August 27, 2025
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Hurricane Erin pictured Aug. 20, 2025, off the U.S. East Coast. NOAA/GOES=East
Environment

Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat

Hurricane Erin has intensified to near-major hurricane strength with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph while moving northward through the western Atlantic,

August 20, 2025
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Inauguration of Maersk's first container ship Laura Maersk that sails on green methanol in Copenhagen, Denmark September 14, 2023. Ritzau Scanpix/ Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS
Environment

Methanol and Ammonia Now “Ready” as Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels, Industry Report Finds

Both methanol and ammonia have transitioned from theoretical solutions to practical reality as zero-emission shipping fuels, according to a new report released

August 19, 2025
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Hurricane Erin pictured by satellite Aug. 18, 2025
Environment

Hurricane Erin Threatens Atlantic Shipping Routes with Massive 16-Meter Waves

Hurricane Erin is generating dangerous sea conditions across the western Atlantic with forecasted significant wave heights reaching extreme levels as the storm

August 19, 2025
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Trump Administration Rejects IMO’s “Net-Zero Framework” as Hidden Tax on Americans

Trump Administration declares war on shipping’s net zero emissions plan, puts countries “on notice” over backing of the plan. The Trump

August 12, 2025
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Seaspan Energy’s LNG bunkering vessel, Seaspan Lions
Shipping

Seaspan, Anew Climate Debut West Coast’s First Certified Renewable LNG Bunkering Service

Seaspan Energy and Anew Climate have established a strategic partnership to deliver renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to maritime customers along the

August 12, 2025
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Green ammonia bunkering operation in China
Environment

World’s First Green Ammonia Bunkering Completed by COSCO SHIPPING Subsidiary

SINOBUNKER, a marine fuel supply subsidiary of state-owned China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation, has successfully conducted what is being reported as the

August 6, 2025
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