Despite more than a decade of technical work at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), black carbon from Arctic shipping remains largely unregulated, necessitating “immediate and mandatory” action to prevent ‘disastrous’ climate impacts. In its most recent report titled “On thin ice: Why bla
Panama will no longer allow the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers older than fifteen years under its flag to improve the performance of its fleet, minimize the risk of detentions and prevent the entry of vessels associated with the so-called ‘shadow’ or ‘dark’ fleet. According to the Pan
France’s cable systems designer and manufacturer, Nexans, has partnered with Crowley Wind Services to develop and operate a Jones Act-compliant cable lay barge, aiming to support subsea transmission work for offshore wind and other industries across the U.S.. The 300-foot barge, flagged and crewed i
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has proposed new guidelines to govern the transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other alternative marine fuels during bunkering operations, warning operators that no transfers may proceed without prior risk assessment. As disclosed, the CG-OES Policy Letter
With a decade-long wait coming to an end once a platform off the coast of California switched back to oil production mode, the U.S. Interior Department has revealed a timeline for the resumption of oil output from two more platforms. As environmental groups are opposed to the restart of the platform
Maritime services company Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), in partnership with technology group Wärtsilä, has launched its first methanol bunkering simulator at Maritime Training Centre in Kochi, India.
Given the rising trend toward pursuing transition to a low-carbon and emission-free future against the backdrop of growing climate change concerns, the Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association (ANGEA) has highlighted the key role Australia’s domestic carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry can play
The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, which manages the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has named Jud Virden as its new Laboratory Director and President of the Alliance. The appointment follows a national search and will take effect on October 1,
As Great Britain’s regulator, North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), tightens the noose on excessive emissions of greenhouse gases by tackling flaring and venting activity, Chrysaor, which became part of Harbour Energy in 2021, has been fined £150,000 ($200,269.5) for vent breaches at its offshore p
UK-based syntactic materials company Base Materials has become the first manufacturer of syntactic foam subsea buoyancy materials to achieve full DNV type approval across its entire Subtec range. The firm now holds type approval for all seven Subtec grades, following a testing program overseen by cl
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its 210,000 dwt multi-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carrier design.
French classification society Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) and technical advisory provider Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS) have joined the Wind for Shipping (W4S) research and development initiative, focused on accelerating the transition toward low-emission shipping. Launc
French floating solar company HelioRec has received approval in principle (AiP) Level II from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its floating solar solution. According to HelioRec, the classification covers marine design requirements under BV offshore and mooring regulations, including floating wi
The UK government has allocated a £30 million (about €34.4 million) funding to decarbonize shipping and power up local economies.
