Latest maritime environment updates and reports
Offshore Energy
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.
gCaptain
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
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.
Seatrade Maritime
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.
Seatrade Maritime
Haropa Ports and Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group have signed an agreement to establish the first green shipping corridor between France and China, aiming to reduce emissions, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Offshore Energy
Stena Drilling, based in Scotland, has received DNV’s Abate (P+) notation for one of its drillships, highlighting its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Offshore Energy reports that this achievement underscores the company's efforts to enhance environmental sustainability in its operations.
