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gCaptain

environment March 8, 2026

Major Oil Spill Response Underway at Louisiana's LOOP

Cleanup efforts are in progress in the Gulf of Mexico near Grand Isle, Louisiana, following a crude oil spill associated with the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), as reported by gCaptain. The incident has prompted a significant federal-led response.

Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (US)

gCaptain

environment March 2, 2026

Kongsberg Maritime Joins Indonesia in Decarbonization Initiative

Kongsberg Maritime, based in Norway, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia's state-owned entities to advance decarbonization efforts, as reported by Offshore Energy. This partnership aims to enhance sustainable maritime practices in Indonesia.

Offshore Energy

EMSA

environment February 24, 2026

EMSA Study Explores Biodiesel-Bunker Fuel Blends as Marine Pollutants

A study commissioned by EMSA investigates the environmental impact of biodiesel blends with traditional marine bunker fuels, aiming to fill critical knowledge gaps about alternative fuels, as reported by EMSA. The research focuses on understanding these blends' potential as marine pollutants.

EMSA

gCaptain

environment February 22, 2026

Surge in Fin Whale Ship Strikes in Chilean Waters

Fin whales in Chile's northern bays are increasingly threatened by ship collisions and fishing nets, as reported by gCaptain. Marine experts warn that these incidents pose a risk to climate-critical species, highlighting the region as a global hotspot for whale strandings.

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Offshore Energy

environment February 20, 2026

Indonesia's $20B LNG Project Gains Environmental Approval

Offshore Energy reports that an environmental clearance has been granted for a $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Indonesia's Masela block. This development is anticipated to enhance Asia's energy security.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

environment February 19, 2026

Shipping Faces Unaccounted Carbon Costs from Crew Change Travel

Pippa Ganderton highlights in Splash247 the overlooked environmental impact of crew change travel on shipping's carbon footprint. The industry's decarbonization efforts have primarily focused on optimizing vessel performance, but the Scope 3.6 emissions from crew travel are becoming increasingly significant.

Splash247

Offshore Energy

environment February 17, 2026

Wärtsilä and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy Collaborate on Sustainability

Wärtsilä and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy have entered into a partnership focused on enhancing sustainability in the maritime industry, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration aims to leverage technology and training to advance environmental goals.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

environment February 16, 2026

Shipping Industry Meets 2025 Vessel Speed Reduction Goals

The 2025 Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) Season saw the shipping industry successfully adapt to larger zones and higher award thresholds, as reported by gCaptain. The Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) initiative highlighted these achievements in their latest results and rankings.

gCaptain

gCaptain

environment February 13, 2026

Environmental Groups Call on IMO to Prevent Ammonia Waste Discharge

Environmental and clean-shipping groups are urging the International Maritime Organization to prevent ammonia-fueled ships from discharging toxic waste into the ocean, as reported by gCaptain. The coalition emphasizes that the transition to zero-emission fuels should not compromise ocean health.

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Seatrade Maritime

environment February 12, 2026

NYK's Methanol Bulker Achieves 65% Emissions Cut

The Green Future, a bulk carrier chartered by BHP, has achieved a 65% reduction in emissions by using methanol as fuel, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This marks the first instance of methanol being used as a fuel on a bulk carrier, highlighting a significant step in maritime environmental efforts.

Green Future (bulk)

Seatrade Maritime