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.


Monday, November 11, 2024
Environment

COP29: Countries Endorse Global Carbon Market Framework

By Virginia Furness and Kate Abnett BAKU, Nov 11 (Reuters) – Countries at the two-week COP29 climate summit gave the go-ahead on

November 11, 2024
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Cut Output Ahead of Storm

Nov 5 (Reuters) – Oil and gas producers began shutting in U.S. Gulf of Mexico output and pulling workers off platforms on Tuesday ahead of a

November 5, 2024
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Environment

Alternative Fueled Ship Orders Surge as LNG and Methanol Battle for Market Share

October 2024 marked a record-breaking month for alternative fueled vessel orders, with a total of 97 new orders placed, according to the latest figures from

November 5, 2024
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Environment

Dirty Fuel’s Big Comeback: HSFO Prices Spike as Ships Reroute from Red Sea Risks

(Bloomberg) — One of the dirtiest corners of the global oil market is staging a spectacular rally, boosted by surging demand from ships sailing longer

October 31, 2024
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Will Rising Costs and Safety Risks Sink Ammonia’s Future as a Marine Fuel?

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Reuters) – At one of the world’s biggest bulk export ports in Western Australia, shippers safely completed

October 30, 2024
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Environment

UECC Doubles Down on Green Fleet with Multi-Fuel Hybrid Car Carriers

United European Car Carriers (UECC) has inked a deal with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing for the construction of up to four state-of-the-art

October 30, 2024
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Environment

Maersk Secures New Bio-Methanol Offtake Deal in China, Boosting Green Shipping Efforts

A.P. Moller – Maersk has entered into a long-term bio-methanol offtake agreement with China-based LONGi Green Energy Technology, aiming to reduce

October 30, 2024
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Environment

Nuclear-Powered LNG Carriers: A Potential Game-Changer for Zero-Emission Shipping?

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released a new report exploring the potential use of advanced nuclear technology in maritime applications, aiming to

October 29, 2024
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Friday, October 25, 2024
Environment

The Mississippi River is Drying Up Again—And the Timing Could Not Be Worse

(Bloomberg) — The Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American farmers rely on the

October 25, 2024
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
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French Chocolate Maker Charts Course for 200-TEU Sailing Cargo Ship, Launching in 2027

Grain de Sail, a French company renowned for its commitment to sustainable shipping and organic food production, has unveiled plans for its third modern

October 24, 2024
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Environment

Why Carbon Capture Could Be Shipping’s Best Bet for Cutting Emissions—Without Ditching Fossil Fuels

By Paul Morgan — As the maritime industry grapples with the dual challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining economic viability, the

October 23, 2024
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Environment

Why Ammonia Could Be the Key to Net-Zero Shipping—And What’s Holding It Back

A recent survey conducted by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has revealed widespread acceptance of ammonia as a marine

October 23, 2024
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Friday, October 18, 2024
The 400,000 dwt VLOC NSU Tubarao with rotor sails from Anemoi Marine Technologies
Environment

Another One of the World’s Biggest Ore Ships is Getting Rotor Sails to Help Fight Climate Change

Japanese shipowner NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) and Brazilian mining giant Vale International SA have agreed to install innovative rotor sails on the

October 18, 2024
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Environment

LNG Marks Return as Container Shipping’s Favorite Alternative Fuel

LNG-powered vessels have taken center stage in 2024, overshadowing methanol as the preferred alternative fuel choice for green shipping. This trend, reported

October 16, 2024
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Environment

Iran Suffers an Oil Leak Near Top Persian Gulf Export Terminal

(Bloomberg) — Iran suffered an oil leak just a few miles from Kharg Island, its top export terminal in the Persian Gulf, according to the semi-official

October 16, 2024
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Environment

Google’s Landmark Nuclear Power Deal Signals New Energy Era, Echoes in Maritime Industry

In a move that underscores the growing momentum behind advanced nuclear technologies, Alphabet’s Google announced a groundbreaking agreement on Monday to

October 15, 2024
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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

October 15, 2024
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Friday, October 11, 2024
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
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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