Latest maritime environment updates and reports
EMSA
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has donated pollution response equipment to the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, as reported by EMSA. This donation includes a full set of equipment, following a request from Ukraine.
Offshore Energy
Fugro is set to undertake a long-term marine mammal monitoring campaign in Ireland as part of a two-year project, reports Offshore Energy. The initiative is linked to the Irish offshore wind grid connection.
Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a two-year contract by EirGrid to conduct marine mammal monitoring along Ireland's south coast, as reported by Splash247. This initiative is part of EirGrid's Powering Up Offshore – South Coast programme aimed at supporting future offshore wind farm connections.
gCaptain
The issue of black carbon emissions in the Arctic is escalating more rapidly than regulatory bodies can address, as highlighted by gCaptain. This growing environmental concern underscores the challenges faced by the International Maritime Organization in implementing effective measures.
Offshore Energy
Venture Energy, based in Hong Kong, is enhancing its procurement of green methanol from China, as reported by Offshore Energy. The firm is focused on trading clean fuels to meet growing environmental demands.
Offshore Energy
Africa Energy, a Canada-based oil and gas company, has confirmed an extension for submitting a new environmental and social impact assessment for an offshore block in South Africa, as reported by Offshore Energy. This follows a recent court ruling that has prompted new environmental assessments for energy projects in the region.
gCaptain
The Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program marked significant achievements for California's coast on Earth Day, as reported by gCaptain. This initiative benefits both coastal counties and marine life.
gCaptain
New academic research highlighted by gCaptain suggests that emissions from reconstruction in Gaza could match weeks of global shipping emissions, sparking discussions on carbon accountability. The study raises concerns about the environmental impact of materials like concrete and steel needed for rebuilding efforts.
gCaptain
ABS, Marinteknik, SeaTech, and VINSSEN have initiated a hydrogen fuel cell harbor craft pilot study in Singapore, aiming to reduce emissions in the bustling port, as reported by gCaptain. This collaboration marks a significant step towards sustainable maritime operations.
Offshore Energy
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued the final environmental impact statement for multi-well stimulation at an offshore platform in California, as reported by Offshore Energy. This review is a critical step in assessing the environmental implications of the proposed activities.
