Shipping’s carbon chaos means fragmented rules may stall decarbonisation
Carbon schemes in shipping were meant to accelerate decarbonisation. Instead, they’re becoming a maze. As regional emissions schemes multiply...
Marine environment
‘Sharpiegate’ scientist to lead review into US vessel speed rules
Neil Jacobs, the atmospheric scientist nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),...
New specification for environmental performance of superyachts approved
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO/TS 23099, a technical specification developed to provide a harmonised method...
Shoreham Port launches ‘UK’s largest living seawall’
Shoreham Port has launched Southwick Reef, described as the UK’s largest living seawall, along the Harbour Arm in Southwick,...
Gruelling round Britain race doubles as floating science lab for marine conservation
The Crown Estate has partnered with the GB Row Challenge – a rowing race around Great Britain that collects...
Climate pledges vs lifestyles: The storm around billionaires’ yachts
In a time of climate urgency, an announcement of environmental funding has come under an unforgiving spotlight. When the...
New alliance promises cleaner seas for Poland’s fast-growing marine sector
Poland’s marine sector is set to gain new environmental-protection capabilities thanks to a fresh collaboration between two well-known industry...
75% of Britain’s waterways face financial peril amid climate and funding pressures
The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) reports that three quarters of Britain’s canals face financial insecurity, as navigation authorities deal...
Zero emission isn’t what you think – Omaya Yachts’ CEO calls out greenwashing in boating
A few days before Omaya Yachts had its first outing at Cannes Yachting Festival, Kaloyan Radulov, CEO and co-founder...
How Trump sank ten years of climate talks – and what shipping does next
Ten years of net-zero negotiations have been sent spiralling. All thanks to Trump and his endless quest to diminish...
Autonomous glider launches global voyage today to transform ocean data collection
A pioneering underwater robot launches today on a five-year journey around the globe, aiming to transform how the world...
