The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the winners of the 2020 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC). Of the 14 collegiate teams that competed, DOE recognized three overall winners, who achieved the highest scores. DOE also recognized three teams for their performance in individual
APSEZ has signed up for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and received clearance from India for the Krishnapatnam Port acquisition.
UK authorities have approved Shell’s decommissioning plan for the Brent Alpha jacket, located in the UK sector of the North Sea.
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) has issued a second Canada-wide Call for Proposals for its Accelerated Ocean Solutions Program (AOSP). It will further invest in ocean projects and trigger additional industry investment in innovation and capacity-building in oceans during this challenging time. The
Japanese government is drafting a bill that would facilitate identifying new development sites for 1 GW of installed offshore wind capacity per year from 2021 to 2031. “Japan is set to draft new rules and support framework in a drive that points to construct offshore wind projects at 30 locales by t
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has released from detention MSC Palak, a 9,411 TEU containership that lost more than 20 containers overboard in Algoa Bay last week.
Aker BP has received safety consents from the Norwegian offshore safety watchdog to use two rigs for production drilling on two fields offshore Norway.
Singapore Shipping Association has voiced concern about the increasing number of seafarers arriving in Singapore with COVID-19 symptoms that eventually test positive for the virus. The trend is being reported as Singapore opens up to crew changes on the back of major pressure from the industry bodie
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is launching a focused inspection campaign targeting cargo securing arrangements on containerships visiting Australian ports.
Eni considers that the Public Prosecutor’s requests for conviction of the company and its executives in the Nigeria bribery case are completely groundless.
Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas has approved Masirah Oil’s field development plan (FDP) for the offshore Yumna field.
The Danish government, together with Danish Shipping, the maritime section of the Danish Metalworkers’ Union and the Danish Engineers’ Association, has found a solution whereby stranded seafarers on board Danish ships can come home.
France’s National Commission for Public Debate (CNDP) has launched a public consultation on future floating wind projects offshore southern Brittany. The country’s Multiannual Energy Programme (Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie (PPE)) calls for 8.75 GW of offshore wind capacity to be put out
The European Union is supporting Member States’ shift to greener fuels for transport with new funding commitments.
