Norway and France Partner to Store French Industrial CO2 Under North Sea
An administrative arrangement signed in Oslo on June 23, 2025, between Norway's Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland, and France's Minister of Economy and Finance, Éric Lombard, marks a significant breakthrough for European climate cooperation....
Global Maritime Forum Releases Final Report On Diversity@Sea Pilot
In celebration of the Day of the Seafarer, the Global Maritime Forum has unveiled the final report from its Diversity@Sea: The Journey to the Sustainable Crewing Guidelines pilot project. This two-year initiative aimed to...
ETF Calls For Worker-Centered Transition Under European Ocean Pact
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has welcomed the European Commission’s launch of the European Ocean Pact, viewing it as a significant step toward a sustainable and inclusive blue economy. Representing over five million...
Port Of Long Beach Approves $833 Million Budget to Advance Sustainability And Infrastructure
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an $833 million budget for the fiscal year 2026, reinforcing the Port of Long Beach’s role as a national leader in sustainable and efficient goods...
Top 10 Carriers Reallocate Megaships To West Africa And Middle East Routes
As global trade patterns shift, top ocean carriers are redeploying ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) from traditional east-west lanes to emerging north-south and regional routes. New data reveals significant changes in average vessel size on...
Denmark’s Cleanship Project Begins Real-Sea Testing Of Wind-Assisted Propulsion
In a major step toward sustainable shipping, Denmark’s Cleanship project has launched real-sea trials of wind-assisted propulsion on Uni-Tankers' vessel Jutlandia Swan. The initiative, backed by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and led by...
Shanghai Achieves World’s First Ship-To-Ship LCO2 Transfer
In a global first, Shanghai has successfully carried out a ship-to-ship transfer of liquefied carbon dioxide captured from a large container ship using an Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) system, marking a pivotal...
U.S. Clears Ethane for Shipment to China—But Unloading Still Blocked
In a significant regulatory shift, the U.S. Department of Commerce has authorized major producers—Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer—to load ethane on vessels destined for China and depart U.S. ports. However, the catch is that...
Sanctions Pressure Mounts as U.S. Targets Iran’s Oil Lifeline
U.S. sanctions on Iran remain strict, with renewed focus on oil, shipping, and financial sectors.
Over 30 global entities sanctioned for facilitating Iranian crude shipments via shadow fleets.
Diplomatic talks continue, but major...
Ambrey: Heightened Danger for Israel and US-Affiliated Maritime Traffic
Ambrey has issued a threat circular regarding the Israel-Iran conflict following US intervention, reports Safety4sea.
High Risk to Israel and US-Affiliated Shipping
Ambrey has reported that since the US military operations began, five publicly US-affiliated merchant...