The government of Estonia has unpacked a €25 million grant aimed at supporting the reconstruction and greening efforts of passenger and cargo ships, tugboats, as well as other port and auxiliary vessels in domestic ports. The grant, enacted by Estonia’s Minister of Infrastructure, Kuldar Leis, is en
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted its stamp of approval to compatriot Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) for a preliminary design of a liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) barge. As disclosed, Overseas Shipbuilding, the parent company of marine carbon transport and storage provider Aptamus
A fire has broken out at a platform offshore Vietnam operated by Vietnam Oil and Gas Operating Company (PVEP POC).
The European Commission and the UK have reached a Common Understanding that outlines a renewed agenda for cooperation, with a focus on maritime security and safety, as well as new energy technologies such as hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), among other things. In view of
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has decided to conduct a nonadjudicatory investigation aimed at determining whether some foreign governments’ vessel flagging regulations and practices create “unfavorable” shipping conditions for the United States. Specifically, the commission plans to examine
The largest electricity transmission project in Greece is nearing official start-up as two critical milestones have been reached, according to the Greek transmission system operator (TSO) Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO or ADMIE). With a budget of over €1.1 billion, the Crete-Attica el
The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement aiming at aligning “more accurately” the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
Brazilian shipping player Wilson Sons has marked a new decarbonization milestone, having managed to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at its Rio Grande Container Terminal using 100% renewable energy. As disclosed, Wilson Sons’ effort was recognized via an International Renewable Energy Certificat
IMODCO Terminals, a subsidiary of the Netherlands-headquartered SBM Offshore, has received approvals in principle (AiPs) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for a portfolio of jetty-less solutions developed to enable offshore floating storage of ammonia, liquefied natural gas (LNG), or natura
A fire, which broke out on an oil platform off the coast of Angola, has caused 17 people to suffer injuries. Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC), a subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered energy giant Chevron, operates the deepwater platform.
The European Council has adopted the 17th Russia sanctions package including almost 200 shadow fleet vessels and a Russian oil giant.
Canada’s province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Port of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore green hydrogen supply chains.
The UK National Grid and SSEN Transmission have set into motion the first steps for the development of Eastern Green Link (EGL5), the UK’s fifth subsea electricity superhighway that would connect Scotland and England, by launching a public consultation. The partners opened a stage 1 (non-statutory)
Singapore-based offshore, marine, and energy solutions provider Seatrium has received approval in principle (AiP) for its 25,000 cubic meter (cbm) ammonia bunker vessel.
