A research project carried out by The Oyster Restoration Company (TORC) and supported by RWE has established that large-scale native oyster reef restoration at offshore wind farms in the North Sea is feasible. “Flat oysters are an important species because they can create reefs that provide food and
Two United States lawmakers have introduced a pair of bills aimed at cutting down on dangerous air pollution within the maritime transport industry. As disclosed, on July 10, California-representing US Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced the Clean Shipping Act of 2025, led by House Representative Robe
The European Union (EU) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have deepened their partnership with the launch of infrastructure projects focused on greening and modernizing Rabaul Port and expanding access to safe water.
Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads, with a unique opportunity to electrify its containerized trade on a large scale, bypassing fossil fuel dependency and embracing the global momentum toward low-emission maritime logistics. This is according to a new white paper by Maersk’s Netherlands-based co
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), a marine environmental consulting firm, has shed light on a scientific discovery at an offshore natural gas platform in the Mediterranean Sea, which has spurred subsequent investigation among faculty members at Tel Aviv University and collaborating partners in the regi
The latest action the United States (U.S.) has taken to unlock its energy dominance, encapsulated in a new tax reconciliation bill, which President Donald J. Trump signed into law, has set the stage for an uptick in domestic energy to drive down costs by inciting new investments across all energy do
The ship recycling industry in Türkiye has seen a wave of developments in recent months, drawing renewed scrutiny over safety practices, transparency, and environmental oversight, the Belgium-based NGO Shipbreaking Platform has shared. According to the organization, the spotlight is once again on Al
Fugro has secured a seven-year framework agreement with Irish transmission system operator (TSO) EirGrid to perform surveys for a project that will develop offshore electricity substations and export cable routes to connect Ireland’s future offshore wind farms on the south coast to the national grid
In a move that underscores growing collaboration in the race to decarbonize shipping, Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (Decarb Hub) has become the latest Knowledge Partner of the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS). The goal of the partnership is described a
As offshore oil and gas exploration mission continues in Uruguay, the Isle of Man-headquartered oil and gas company Challenger Energy Group (CEG) is moving forward with its plans to make its assets drill-ready.
The European Commission has included ocean energy among the technologies eligible under the 5% innovation target set by the EU Renewable Energy Directive. According to Ocean Energy Europe (OEE), a network of ocean energy professionals, the guidance issued on July 2, 2025, calls on member states to e
With the backlog of wells due for decommissioning on the rise, the UK’s regulator, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), has issued a stark warning to operators on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), urging them to take steps to decommission permanently inactive wells now to stave off a future sce
RINA has been selected to conduct a water assessment study aimed at securing industrial water supply for green hydrogen production at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP).
Syroco, a French climate tech startup delivering performance and voyage optimization solutions to the maritime industry, has become the latest member of the country’s shipowner association, Armateurs de France. As disclosed, as part of Armateurs de France, Syroco plans to contribute to the organizat
