Environment

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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DNV Awards Wallenius Wilhelmsen First Biofuel Insetting Verification

Classification society DNV has awarded Wallenius Wilhelmsen its first biofuel insetting verification statement in recognition of the company’s use of

September 4, 2024
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Friday, August 30, 2024
Environment

COSCO Orders 12 Methanol-Powered Containerships

COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry and COSCO SHIPPING Container Lines have signed a contract for the construction of twelve 14,000 TEU containerships with dual-fuel

August 30, 2024
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
Lloyd’s Register Assigns First Shipboard Carbon Capture Class Notation
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Lloyd’s Register Assigns First Shipboard Carbon Capture Class Notation

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has made maritime history by assigning its first class notation for carbon capture onboard a ship. The Pacific Cobalt, a 50,000 dwt

August 29, 2024
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Maersk Says Shipping’s Zero-Emissions Push Needs Government Support

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Aug 28 (Reuters) – The Alette Maersk was the first container vessel powered by low-carbon methanol fuel to cross the

August 28, 2024
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Monday, August 26, 2024
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Wärtsilä to Convert World’s First Ammonia-Fueled Supply Ship for Equinor

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed a contract with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik Offshore to convert the offshore platform supply vessel (PSV)

August 26, 2024
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Friday, August 23, 2024
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World’s First Commercial Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat Launches in Tokyo Bay

INYK and IHI Power Systems, in collaboration ClassNK, have completed the world’s first ammonia-fueled vessel for commercial use. The tugboat, named

August 23, 2024
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An image purportedly showing the MT SOUNION on fire in the Red Sea
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Video Purportedly Shows Massive Explosion on Laden Oil Tanker ‘SOUNION’ in Red Sea

Houthis set tanker with 1 million barrels of crude oil on fire, threatening environmental catastrophe in the Red Sea. CAIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Three

August 23, 2024
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