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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Bibby Marine eSOV. Photo courtesy of Bibby Marine.
Shipbuilding

Bibby Marine Set to Lead Construction of World’s First eSOV

A consortium led by Bibby Marine was awarded funding via the UK government’s Zero Emission Vessel Infrastructure (ZEVI) toward building the world’s

September 12, 2023
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Turbine
Offshore

UK’s Offshore Energy Industry Risks Missing Out on 95,000 Jobs

(Bloomberg) — If the UK doesn’t significantly ramp up renewables investment at a time when oil and gas is in decline, as many as 95,000 potential

September 12, 2023
Total Views: 736

Thursday, August 17, 2023
General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
Energy

Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Market is Heading For Disaster

(Bloomberg) — The UK’s annual renewable energy auction may not include offshore wind for the first time since the system for awarding subsidies began

August 17, 2023
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Greenpeace Challenging UK’s New North Sea Oil and Gas Licenses
Energy

Greenpeace Challenging UK’s New North Sea Oil and Gas Licenses

LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) – Britain’s decision to authorise new licences for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea came under scrutiny

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 363

Monday, July 24, 2023
UK and France Move to Protect the Rights and Welfare of Seafarers
Shipping

UK and France Move to Protect the Rights and Welfare of Seafarers

The UK government has launched a new seafarers’ charter to help guarantee fair wages, proper rest periods, and suitable training for thousands of

July 24, 2023
Total Views: 1625

World’s Biggest Wind Power Projects Are in Crisis Just When World Needs Them Most
Energy

World’s Biggest Wind Power Projects Are in Crisis Just When World Needs Them Most

(Bloomberg) — Offshore wind projects are facing an economic crisis that erased billions of US dollars in planned spending this week — just as the world

July 24, 2023
Total Views: 3547

Thursday, July 20, 2023
General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
Energy

Key UK Offshore Wind Project Axed in Blow to Climate Plans

(Bloomberg) — Vattenfall AB halted the development of an offshore wind project in the UK after costs surged, posing a major setback for a key part of

July 20, 2023
Total Views: 2285

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Navy Nuclear Reactor Core
Navy

AUKUS Powers Up: HII And Babcock Join Forces On Nuclear Projects

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In a move signifying deepening cooperation within the Australia – United Kingdom – United States (AUKUS) alliance, defense

July 19, 2023
Total Views: 2101

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
UK Adds Maritime Transport to Emissions Trading Scheme
Shipping

UK Adds Maritime Transport to Emissions Trading Scheme

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority has recently unveiled a series of reforms aimed at strengthening emission limits for industrial, power, and

July 4, 2023
Total Views: 1615

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
News

BP, Orsted Reach Deal on Overlap of UK Endurance CCS, Hornsea Wind Farm Sites

LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) – BP BP.L and Orsted ORSTED.CO have resolved a dispute over an overlapping zone in the UK North

June 20, 2023
Total Views: 471

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
Energy

UK’s Offshore Wind Pipeline Closing In on 100 GW

The United Kingdom’s offshore wind pipeline is approaching the 100 gigawatt (GW) mark, according to UK-based trade association RenewableUK, as the global

June 13, 2023
Total Views: 1862

Friday, June 9, 2023
offshore rig
Shipping

Britain to Waive Oil, Gas Windfall Tax if Prices Fall Far Enough

LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) – Britain’s windfall tax on oil and gas producers will not be applied if prices drop below certain levels for

June 9, 2023
Total Views: 695

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Offshore Strike Action Intensifies in UK Sector of the North Sea
Offshore

Offshore Strike Action Intensifies in UK Sector of the North Sea

In a growing dispute concerning job security, wages, and working conditions in the UK offshore sector, the Unite union has announced that approximately 1,650

May 23, 2023
Total Views: 1973

Saturday, May 13, 2023
Naval Diplomacy: The Case For A Maritime G7
Shipping

Naval Diplomacy: The Case For A Maritime G7

By John Konrad (gCaptain Editorial) In a world hastily retreating from globalization, the maritime domain has emerged as the critical arena for global peace,

May 13, 2023
Total Views: 5083

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
shell nigeria oil spill satellite image
Environment

Shell Wins UK Supreme Court Case on 2011 Oil Spill Off Nigerian Coast

By Estelle Shirbon LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) – The UK Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that it was too late for Nigerian claimants to sue two

May 10, 2023
Total Views: 1132

Monday, March 20, 2023
Offshore oil and gas platform
Offshore

UK Offshore Platforms Face ‘Standstill’ as Workers Plan Strike

Union says ‘tsunami of industrial action’ to hit UK oil and gas operators as 1,400 offshore workers set to strike. Dozens of platforms on the  UK

March 20, 2023
Total Views: 1710

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
DP World Looks to Develop Warehousing at UK’s Southampton Port
Shipping

DP World Looks to Develop Warehousing at UK’s Southampton Port

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — DP World Ltd. is looking to expand operations at the UK’s Port of Southampton by developing warehouse space to meet

March 15, 2023
Total Views: 1118

Monday, March 6, 2023
General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
Offshore

Without Government Support, UK’s Offshore Wind Push at Risk from Soaring Costs

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) — Orsted A/S, the world’s largest developer of offshore wind farms, said its biggest project in the UK is at risk of

March 6, 2023
Total Views: 3038

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Said to be Weighing Bid for UK Ports Giant Stake
Ports

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Said to be Weighing Bid for UK Ports Giant Stake

By Dinesh Nair (Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is among parties considering a bid for a 34% stake in Associated British Ports, the UK’s

February 21, 2023
Total Views: 1237

Thursday, February 2, 2023
People sit at a beach cafe with the Britain's biggest container port Felixstowe seen behind
Ports

Could UK Freeports Become A Home For International Crime?

by Paul Michael Gilmour (University of Portsmouth) A significant element of the UK government’s levelling up plan to create thousands of jobs, regenerate

February 2, 2023
Total Views: 1700
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