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Equinor gets life extension for North Sea gas hub

Norway’s safety regulator has given Equinor consent for life extensions for the Heimdal platform with associated pipelines and wells.

about 5 years ago

Regulation & Policy

Hagland Shipping orders battery-hybrid bulker pair at Royal Bodewes

Norwegian shipowner Hagland Shipping has entered into a contract with Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes for the construction of two eco-friendly self-discharging bulk carriers of 5,000 dwt.

about 5 years ago

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Turkey joins counterparts in banning scrubber wash water discharge

Turkey has banned the discharge of scrubber wash water in its territorial waters following in the footsteps of a number of governments, including that of Saudi Arabia and Singapore. The move was announced by the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization on April 6, 2021. “It is forbidden to d

about 5 years ago

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Meyer Werft: Keel laid for Disney Cruise Line’s new LNG-powered ship

German shipbuilder Meyer Werft hosted a keel laying ceremony for Disney Wish, the first of three new ships ordered by the US-based cruise company Disney Cruise Line that will feature environmentally friendly technologies.

about 5 years ago

Photo of ORPC’s RivGen device operating in Alaska, April 2020 (Courtesy of ORPC)

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EU hands out €3M boost for tidal turbine made of recycled materials

Ireland-based ÉireComposites has secured the European Union funding to lead the international consortium to jointly develop and market marine hydrokinetic turbine (MHK) made of recycled carbon fibres.

about 5 years ago

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Port Esbjerg eyes 70 pct emission cuts by 2030

In a global first for the maritime industry, Denmark’s Port Esbjerg and the US-based conglomerate Honeywell are working together on climate cooperation designed to help reduce carbon emissions at the port by 70% by 2030 in line with the country’s climate target.

about 5 years ago

Illustration/Artist’s impression of Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon (Courtesy of Tidal Lagoon Power)

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Industry welcomes Welsh government’s tidal lagoon challenge

Marine Energy Wales and Tidal Range Alliance have welcomed the Welsh government’s intention to reassess its potential support for the development of tidal range energy projects in Wales.

about 5 years ago

Photo of Simec Atlantis' AR1500 tidal turbine used in MeyGen project (Courtesy of Simec Atlantis)

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Simec Atlantis in talks with UK government for MeyGen’s next phase

Simec Atlantis has informed about ongoing talks with the UK government regarding the support mechanisms necessary for the expansion of the MeyGen tidal energy project.

about 5 years ago

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Maritec: Over 65% of all ships contain asbestos

Despite the introduction ten years ago of regulations prohibiting the use of asbestos materials onboard ships, a significant number of existing and newbuild vessels continue to operate systems and machinery containing the hazardous substance, according to maritime testing facility Maritec.

about 5 years ago

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Stena Line aims for 30% CO2 emissions reduction by 2030

Swedish ferry company Stena Line is accelerating the transition towards fossil-free shipping and presents its plan to reduce total CO2 emissions by as much as 30% until 2030.

about 5 years ago

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Bureau Veritas commits to setting science-based emissions reduction targets

Bureau Veritas has joined the Science Based Targets initiative, a group of companies who are demonstrating the highest level of ambition on climate and paving the way to a net-zero future.

about 5 years ago

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UK: BEIS delays review deadline for East Anglia offshore wind farms

The UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued a letter extending the examination period for the Development Consent Order (DCO) applications for the East Anglia One North and the East Anglia Two offshore wind farms. The deadline for the completion of examin

about 5 years ago

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EBRD gives €9.1M boost to Albanian floating solar farm

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €9.1 million loan for the construction of 12.9MW floating solar farm in Albania.

about 5 years ago

Regulation & Policy

MSC doubles down on avoiding Arctic shipping routes

Swiss shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to avoiding the Northern Sea Route, including the Northeast and Northwest Passages on environmental grounds. “As a responsible company, this was an obvious decision for us,” commented MSC CEO Soren Toft. “MSC wil

about 5 years ago