Endangered Gulf of Mexico Whale Threatened by Oil and Gas Vessel Strikes

The Trump administration published a long-awaited environmental assessment on Tuesday that found that vessel strikes related to oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico are likely to jeopardize the existence

Philippines, U.S. Hold Joint Coast Guard Drills in South China Sea

Coast Guard vessels of the Philippines and the United States have taken part for the first time in joint maritime exercises with naval and air force units in the contested South China

EU, Britain Press Ahead with New Russia Sanctions Without Trump

The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for Washington to join them, a day after President Donald Trump's phone call with Vladimir Putin brought about neither

EU Boots Renewable Hydrogen Development

The European Commission has announced the selection of 15 renewable hydrogen production projects for public funding, including three related to providing fuel for ships.The projects, located across five countries, are expected to

Fortescue Green Pioneer: Proving Ground for Ammonia as Maritime Fuel

Fortescue’s Green Pioneer, billed as the world’s first ammonia dual-powered vessel, left Singapore in January of this year on voyage past the Cape of Good Hope en route initially to Southampton, both

You Want to Save the Planet? Change your Ships Light Bulbs, Keep a Clean Hull

Norwegian shipowners agree: the obsession with new fuels is eliding a valuable discussion of the potential of fuel efficiency. The Aurora-class has enabled Höegh Autoliners to reduce emissions by around 58% per

Sudan Claims UAE is Responsible for Drone Attacks on Port Sudan

Sudan said the United Arab Emirates was responsible for an attack on Port Sudan this month, accusing the Gulf state for the first time of direct military intervention in a war between

Russia Releases Detained Liberia-Flagged Oil Tanker

Russia has released a Greek-owned oil tanker which was detained in Russian waters on Sunday after leaving an Estonian port, and the vessel has resumed its journey towards the Dutch port of

Shell CEO: Bar for Potential Deals With BP is High

Shell shareholders on Tuesday re-elected Chair Andrew Mackenzie and CEO Wael Sawan, who said when asked about a potential deal for rival BP that the bar for mergers and acquisitions was very