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gCaptain

environment April 10, 2026

Oil Spill Closes River Scheldt Access to Antwerp Port

An oil spill in the Deurganckdock at the port of Antwerp-Bruges has led to the closure of a section of the River Scheldt, impacting maritime traffic at one of Europe's key ports, as reported by gCaptain. The incident has raised environmental concerns and prompted cleanup efforts.

Antwerp-Bruges (BE)

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

environment April 8, 2026

Eco Wave Power's Israeli Pilot Project Achieves Continuous Operations

Eco Wave Power has announced the ongoing success of its wave energy project at Jaffa Port, as reported by Offshore Energy. The project continues to demonstrate the viability of wave energy technology in Israel.

Jaffa Port (IL)

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

environment April 3, 2026

Swedish Authorities Seize Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Baltic Sea

The Swedish Coast Guard has seized an oil tanker in the Baltic Sea, suspected to be part of the Russian shadow fleet and the source of a 12 km oil spill near Gotland, as reported by gCaptain.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

environment March 31, 2026

Chiyoda, NYK, and KNCC Collaborate on Carbon Capture Projects

Chiyoda Corporation, NYK Line, and KNCC are collaborating on global carbon capture and storage initiatives, as reported by Offshore Energy. The partnership aims to advance environmental sustainability in maritime operations.

Offshore Energy

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.

gCaptain

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