Lithuania is leading a sustainable shift in Baltic shipping with the Dutch-built EPUSHER-L, the region’s first fully electric pusher tug, set to reduce CO emissions by 91,500 kg annually. The 11 million project, funded by the EU, includes infrastructure upgrades and marks a strategic move toward zero-emission cargo transport on the Nemunas River.
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India and Europe have established a $1 billion green fuel corridor through a new deal between AM Green and the Dutch Port of Rotterdam Authority, aiming to trade up to 1,000,000 tons of sustainable fuels annually. The partnership will focus on shipping bunkering fuels, sustainable aviation fuels, and infrastructure development, with initial shipments expected by 2027.
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The Panama Maritime Authority has imposed strict new rules requiring tankers flying its flag to submit detailed advance notices for ship-to-ship oil transfers or risk losing flag privileges, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet. The move aims to dismantle anonymity loopholes while protecting Panama’s reputation as a responsible flag state.
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The Blue Visby Solution, validated by Bureau Veritas, could cut shipping emissions by 15% by optimizing vessel speeds and arrival times, eliminating the wasteful “sail fast then wait” practice without requiring new technology or fuels. This behavioral fix relies on coordinated slowdowns and collaborative scheduling, with prototype trials showing even greater CO2 savings for certain ships.
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The floating production, storage, and offloading vessel Northern Endeavour is undergoing a meticulous decommissioning process in the Timor Sea, marking the end of its 26-year connection to the Corallina and Laminaria oilfields. The operation balances environmental safeguards with the technical complexities of dismantling offshore infrastructure.
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