Latest maritime environment updates and reports
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.
EMSA
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.
gCaptain
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.
Offshore Energy
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.
Splash247
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.
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.
