OPINION: BBNJ and sharing the benefits from marine resources
THE BIODIVERSITY Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJ) that came into effect this month is a result of multilateralism. Twenty years of discussions have ultimately led to...
Ship fuels may contribute to Barrier Reef bleaching
REGULATIONS governing ship fuel sulphur content may be contributing to mass coral bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). A paper led by atmospheric scientist, Dr Robert...
Shipping companies reducing GHG emissions, but progress tipped to remain modest
PROGRESS towards reducing shipping greenhouse gas emissions is occurring but is likely to remain modest through to 2030, new research reveals. The research, Climate Transition...
Maersk executive appointed to World Shipping enviromental role
A MAERSK executive has been appointed to a senior environmental role with the World Shipping Council. Simon Bergulf, Maersk’s Europe group representative, is to take over as WSC...
International ocean treaty comes into force
AN INTERNATIONAL agreement aimed at protecting and sustainably using international waters and the international seabed has come into effect. The agreement under the United Nations...
Cargill looks to a greener future
GLOBAL agricultural commodities giant Cargill has taken delivery of a chartered newbuild bulk carrier operating on green methanol, which will load on its first commercial voyage...
Portland will get the wind up
THE PORT of Portland will be a major business beneficiary of the Victorian government’s green light for a significant new wind farm in Victoria’s south west. The go-ahead is for...
Star of the South takes a giant leap
OFFSHORE wind project Star of the South has lodged its environmental impact statement for approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. Star...
Green power a winner for GeelongPorts
RECYCLED asphalt roads and a host of green initiatives have paid off as GeelongPorts launched its annual sustainability report with a number one global ranking for five years in a...
Port of Hastings final EES scoping requirements published
FINAL scoping requirements for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal Environment Effects Statement (EES) have been published by the Department of Transport and Planning. The...
Auckland offers visitors bottom cleaning
PORT of Auckland has received approval from Biosecurity New Zealand to deploy a specialised hull-cleaning process developed in conjunction with NZ Diving & Salvage. The technology...
In-water cleaning pilot at Fremantle Ports set
MARINE services provider Franmarine has entered a multi-year pilot program with Fremantle Ports for its first commercial in-water hull cleaning operation. The commercial pilot...
GT Wings closes funding deal with new investor
UK STARTUP GT Wings has secured significant funding from Grieg Kapital and other major investors to scale its wind-assisted, clean propulsion solution for commercial shipping....
PacBasin re-works bunker operations for greener outcomes
THE LATE-October stalemate at the International Maritime Organisation that saw efforts to implement a Net Zero Framework postponed by 12 months has not deterred major shipping...
Report highlights new tool for green maritime transition
A NEW digital tool aims to help the maritime sector adopt methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen as fuel sources. This is in the context of the maritime sector experience a shift towards...
