❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker IRON WAVE, IMO 9248796, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is very old (built in 2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spills.
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The sanctioned tanker IRON WAVE, IMO 9248796, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is very old (built in 2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spills.
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⛴Norwegian researchers warn about the threat of an environmental accident in the Arctic.
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Tromsø in their study note that Russia is beginning to use new methods of loading tankers on the Yamal-LNG project. This involves transshipment of ships directly at sea
As the rate of liquefied natural gas supplies from Yamal is increasing, port services do not have time to load the gas. Therefore, they have begun to actively use the transshipment system at sea. In this scheme there are special ships that go to the open sea and directly there reload LNG onto waiting tankers. This allows you to increase the rate of loading ships.
Scientists emphasize the significant danger of such practices and call on European institutions to step up the fight against the Russian shadow LNG fleet. In particular, the researchers emphasize a complete ban on the supply of Russian liquefied natural gas to European countries and strengthening sanctions against vessels transporting it
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Researchers from the Norwegian University of Tromsø in their study note that Russia is beginning to use new methods of loading tankers on the Yamal-LNG project. This involves transshipment of ships directly at sea
As the rate of liquefied natural gas supplies from Yamal is increasing, port services do not have time to load the gas. Therefore, they have begun to actively use the transshipment system at sea. In this scheme there are special ships that go to the open sea and directly there reload LNG onto waiting tankers. This allows you to increase the rate of loading ships.
Scientists emphasize the significant danger of such practices and call on European institutions to step up the fight against the Russian shadow LNG fleet. In particular, the researchers emphasize a complete ban on the supply of Russian liquefied natural gas to European countries and strengthening sanctions against vessels transporting it
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🇪🇺📜Poorer EU countries demand increased funding for the Carbon Modernization Fund
The fund supports projects that help abandon fossil fuels
A number of Central and Eastern European countries have called for an increase in the Modernization Fund in a joint letter to the European Commission. It serves as a tool for financial support for less wealthy countries in the transition to clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The demands were made against the backdrop of the European Commission's preparation for a review of the EU ETS emissions trading system. Reuters reported this.
The letter of demand was signed by government officials from 12 countries that receive funding from the Modernization Fund. These are Poland, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Greece.
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The fund supports projects that help abandon fossil fuels
A number of Central and Eastern European countries have called for an increase in the Modernization Fund in a joint letter to the European Commission. It serves as a tool for financial support for less wealthy countries in the transition to clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The demands were made against the backdrop of the European Commission's preparation for a review of the EU ETS emissions trading system. Reuters reported this.
The letter of demand was signed by government officials from 12 countries that receive funding from the Modernization Fund. These are Poland, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Greece.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker TOA PAYOH, IMO 9298492, flagged Cameroon, is sailing south in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is old (built in 2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill
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The sanctioned tanker TOA PAYOH, IMO 9298492, flagged Cameroon, is sailing south in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is old (built in 2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill
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⚡️🛢🌊Environmentalists warn of possible consequences of Russian tanker accident
The environmental consequences of an oil spill from a tanker of the Russian "shadow fleet" in the Gulf of Finland will affect about 100 thousand residents of Vyborg, Primorsk, Vysotsk and other coastal settlements, as well as unique natural objects. This is the conclusion of a number of environmental researchers based on a simulation of the spill.
Unique natural areas will be destroyed - Kurgalsky, Vyborgsky reserves and Berezovsky Islands. The scale of the spill may be 10-15 times greater than in the accident of the Volgonafta class tankers in December 2024.
As noted, this scenario is based on the routes of the Peace tanker - a sanctioned, outdated 247-meter vessel without a flag and proper insurance, capable of transporting up to 110 thousand tons of oil per voyage. In 2025, he exported Russian oil through the Baltic Sea four times - a total of 440,000 tons worth over $10 million.
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The environmental consequences of an oil spill from a tanker of the Russian "shadow fleet" in the Gulf of Finland will affect about 100 thousand residents of Vyborg, Primorsk, Vysotsk and other coastal settlements, as well as unique natural objects. This is the conclusion of a number of environmental researchers based on a simulation of the spill.
Unique natural areas will be destroyed - Kurgalsky, Vyborgsky reserves and Berezovsky Islands. The scale of the spill may be 10-15 times greater than in the accident of the Volgonafta class tankers in December 2024.
As noted, this scenario is based on the routes of the Peace tanker - a sanctioned, outdated 247-meter vessel without a flag and proper insurance, capable of transporting up to 110 thousand tons of oil per voyage. In 2025, he exported Russian oil through the Baltic Sea four times - a total of 440,000 tons worth over $10 million.
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🇪🇺📜ECSA: Europe Should Use Carbon Fee Revenue to Support Green Fuels
The European Union and its individual member states are pulling in billions of dollars in carbon tax revenue from the maritime sector under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), but aren't reinvesting all the money into maritime decarbonization - and the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) want that to change.
According to ECSA, Euraopean shipping stakeholders pay about $10 billion in EU and member-state ETS fees every year in order to burn conventional carbon-based bunker fuel. In addition to the tax payments, European owners also lead the world in investment in green fuel-ready tonnage, and account for nearly half the global orderbook in this segment. But green fuel supplies are very scarce for shipping in Europe, and the ETS fee revenue could be used to help with that
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The European Union and its individual member states are pulling in billions of dollars in carbon tax revenue from the maritime sector under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), but aren't reinvesting all the money into maritime decarbonization - and the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) want that to change.
According to ECSA, Euraopean shipping stakeholders pay about $10 billion in EU and member-state ETS fees every year in order to burn conventional carbon-based bunker fuel. In addition to the tax payments, European owners also lead the world in investment in green fuel-ready tonnage, and account for nearly half the global orderbook in this segment. But green fuel supplies are very scarce for shipping in Europe, and the ETS fee revenue could be used to help with that
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❗️Threat of accident in the Atlantic Ocean
The sanctioned tanker ZAMBRA, IMO 9175078, under the flag of Cameroon, is sailing off the coast of Portugal, heading for Gibraltar. The ship is very old (1999) and is sailing without insurance. There is a threat of an oil spill.
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The sanctioned tanker ZAMBRA, IMO 9175078, under the flag of Cameroon, is sailing off the coast of Portugal, heading for Gibraltar. The ship is very old (1999) and is sailing without insurance. There is a threat of an oil spill.
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🚢❌Researchers sound the alarm over new routes of Russian tankers
Representatives of environmental protection societies are sounding the alarm over new routes of Russian tankers. They were joined by a number of experts from the International Maritime Organization.
Experts emphasize that Russian oil companies have decided on new routes for tankers. In particular, they will now be allowed to pass through protected areas in the ocean, as well as areas where rare fish and animals live.
Researchers emphasize that this practice is extremely dangerous for the nature of European countries. As a result of oil and oil product leaks, the waters of reserves and habitats of rare fish species are being polluted. This threatens the death of hundreds of thousands of marine inhabitants.
Therefore, experts call for an intensified fight against tankers of the shadow fleet, in particular by increasing the number of detentions of vessels and including new tankers in the sanctions lists.
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Representatives of environmental protection societies are sounding the alarm over new routes of Russian tankers. They were joined by a number of experts from the International Maritime Organization.
Experts emphasize that Russian oil companies have decided on new routes for tankers. In particular, they will now be allowed to pass through protected areas in the ocean, as well as areas where rare fish and animals live.
Researchers emphasize that this practice is extremely dangerous for the nature of European countries. As a result of oil and oil product leaks, the waters of reserves and habitats of rare fish species are being polluted. This threatens the death of hundreds of thousands of marine inhabitants.
Therefore, experts call for an intensified fight against tankers of the shadow fleet, in particular by increasing the number of detentions of vessels and including new tankers in the sanctions lists.
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⚡️🌞The transition to clean energy is the basis of the world's energy sustainability — BloombergNEF
Electrification of production processes and transport is an important factor
Reducing dependence on imported oil, coal and gas is common to both the baseline scenario of the development of the global energy sector and the ideal climate option, which will contribute to reducing global temperatures by 2°C.
This is evidenced by the data of the New Energy Outlook 2025 report from BloombergNEF. In their analysis, the authors examined the impact of renewable energy, electric cars and energy innovations on energy and decarbonization of the planet.
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Electrification of production processes and transport is an important factor
Reducing dependence on imported oil, coal and gas is common to both the baseline scenario of the development of the global energy sector and the ideal climate option, which will contribute to reducing global temperatures by 2°C.
This is evidenced by the data of the New Energy Outlook 2025 report from BloombergNEF. In their analysis, the authors examined the impact of renewable energy, electric cars and energy innovations on energy and decarbonization of the planet.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker ASTRAL, IMO 9274800, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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The sanctioned tanker ASTRAL, IMO 9274800, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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🚢📡Transport experts concerned about the use of Russian tankers to jam communications
Representatives of transport security organizations are concerned about the latest plans of the Russian authorities regarding the movement of tankers carrying oil and liquefied natural gas. Their concerns are shared by experts from the International Maritime Organization.
The Russian authorities intend to limit IMO access to data on the remote recognition of ships through the AIS, LRIT and mandatory systems.
According to IMO experts, this will lead to an increase in the number of oil accidents and an increase in the number of voyages carrying prohibited goods (weapons, drugs, etc.)
Researchers and experts call for increased pressure on the Russian government to prevent such steps. They also believe that it is necessary to increase the frequency of inspections by law enforcement officers of Russian tanker voyages, up to and including the arrests of vessels.
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Representatives of transport security organizations are concerned about the latest plans of the Russian authorities regarding the movement of tankers carrying oil and liquefied natural gas. Their concerns are shared by experts from the International Maritime Organization.
The Russian authorities intend to limit IMO access to data on the remote recognition of ships through the AIS, LRIT and mandatory systems.
According to IMO experts, this will lead to an increase in the number of oil accidents and an increase in the number of voyages carrying prohibited goods (weapons, drugs, etc.)
Researchers and experts call for increased pressure on the Russian government to prevent such steps. They also believe that it is necessary to increase the frequency of inspections by law enforcement officers of Russian tanker voyages, up to and including the arrests of vessels.
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💵🌿🌊Almost 38% of all EU environmental investments in 2025 fell on wastewater
Business invests the most in nature protection
Of all investments in environmental protection, projects related to wastewater treatment had the largest share. In total, in 2025, European Union countries invested €79 billion in facilities and infrastructure necessary for the provision of nature protection services. This is evidenced by Eurostat data.
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Business invests the most in nature protection
Of all investments in environmental protection, projects related to wastewater treatment had the largest share. In total, in 2025, European Union countries invested €79 billion in facilities and infrastructure necessary for the provision of nature protection services. This is evidenced by Eurostat data.
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❗️Oil spill threat
Russian sanctioned tanker LITEYNY PROSPECT, IMO 9256078, is heading to Gibraltar. The ship is very old (2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a threat of an oil spill.
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Russian sanctioned tanker LITEYNY PROSPECT, IMO 9256078, is heading to Gibraltar. The ship is very old (2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a threat of an oil spill.
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⛴🌬New EU Project to Cut Emissions & Costs Through Wind Propulsion in Shipping
Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation & Monitoring for Efficiency - is a Horizon Europe project that delivers validated tools, standardised methodologies and real-world performance data to reduce uncertainty around wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). This enables shipowners and regulators to make informed decisions, lowering investment risk and accelerating the adoption of cost-effective emission reduction solutions in shipping.
Led by Kongsberg Maritime and supported by 14 European partners, the Horizon Europe-funded project brings together industry, clusters and research institutions to support the transition to low- and zero-emission shipping. AWESOME tackles technical, operational and regulatory barriers that still limit wider deployment of wind propulsion.
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Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation & Monitoring for Efficiency - is a Horizon Europe project that delivers validated tools, standardised methodologies and real-world performance data to reduce uncertainty around wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). This enables shipowners and regulators to make informed decisions, lowering investment risk and accelerating the adoption of cost-effective emission reduction solutions in shipping.
Led by Kongsberg Maritime and supported by 14 European partners, the Horizon Europe-funded project brings together industry, clusters and research institutions to support the transition to low- and zero-emission shipping. AWESOME tackles technical, operational and regulatory barriers that still limit wider deployment of wind propulsion.
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🇪🇺EU countries side with oil lobby, US to delay new methane emissions rules
Critics say infrastructure is not ready, energy imports are at risk Intensive lobbying efforts by the oil and gas industry and the US government are now aimed at forcing the European Union to delay the implementation of rules to reduce methane emissions. Despite the fact that it is one of the most effective gases for global warming, at least 12 EU countries have already sided with corporations.
According to Politico, in the government letter, the countries repeat almost verbatim the arguments of the extractive companies and the Donald Trump administration. The main argument is the manipulation of fear due to the threat to energy supplies.
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Critics say infrastructure is not ready, energy imports are at risk Intensive lobbying efforts by the oil and gas industry and the US government are now aimed at forcing the European Union to delay the implementation of rules to reduce methane emissions. Despite the fact that it is one of the most effective gases for global warming, at least 12 EU countries have already sided with corporations.
According to Politico, in the government letter, the countries repeat almost verbatim the arguments of the extractive companies and the Donald Trump administration. The main argument is the manipulation of fear due to the threat to energy supplies.
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🛢🌊Russian Oil Tankers Continue to Dump Oil in European Waters
Experts from European environmental organizations are sounding the alarm about the activities of the Russian shadow fleet. They say that the danger from the passage of Russian ships is growing
According to them, tankers continue to dump oil off the coast of Europe. Investigators have recorded at least five cases of illegal discharges.
Experts emphasize: old and worn-out tankers of the "shadow fleet" are dangerous not only because of fuel leaks. Their owners hide real information, and the ships themselves often do not have insurance. This makes it almost impossible to bring them to justice and poses a threat of huge costs for European countries.
Environmentalists are demanding a tougher crackdown on Russian tankers, including banning them from passing through European territorial waters and entering European ports. Experts also stress the need for immediate arrests of vessels in case of sanctions violations
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Experts from European environmental organizations are sounding the alarm about the activities of the Russian shadow fleet. They say that the danger from the passage of Russian ships is growing
According to them, tankers continue to dump oil off the coast of Europe. Investigators have recorded at least five cases of illegal discharges.
Experts emphasize: old and worn-out tankers of the "shadow fleet" are dangerous not only because of fuel leaks. Their owners hide real information, and the ships themselves often do not have insurance. This makes it almost impossible to bring them to justice and poses a threat of huge costs for European countries.
Environmentalists are demanding a tougher crackdown on Russian tankers, including banning them from passing through European territorial waters and entering European ports. Experts also stress the need for immediate arrests of vessels in case of sanctions violations
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❗️Risk of accident
A Russian sanctioned tanker ARCTIC VOSTOK, IMO 9216298, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is very old (2002) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of a natural gas leak.
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A Russian sanctioned tanker ARCTIC VOSTOK, IMO 9216298, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is very old (2002) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of a natural gas leak.
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🌞Dangerous for work: the infernal heat in Europe reduces labor productivity
An increase in periods of extreme heat threatens labor productivity in Europe, and therefore the entire economy. Experts worry that if states don't adapt jobs and infrastructure in general, it could significantly slow economic growth.
According to experts' calculations, only four days of hellish heat can reduce quarterly labor productivity in Western Europe by 2%.
Construction and agriculture are the most vulnerable to heat. There, researchers from the International Labor Office predict the maximum loss of working hours by 2030.
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An increase in periods of extreme heat threatens labor productivity in Europe, and therefore the entire economy. Experts worry that if states don't adapt jobs and infrastructure in general, it could significantly slow economic growth.
According to experts' calculations, only four days of hellish heat can reduce quarterly labor productivity in Western Europe by 2%.
Construction and agriculture are the most vulnerable to heat. There, researchers from the International Labor Office predict the maximum loss of working hours by 2030.
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💣🚢Environmentalists sound the alarm about new initiatives of the Russian shadow fleet
A number of European environmental organizations are concerned about the latest initiatives of Russian politicians regarding the activities of the shadow fleet.
For example, the former head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin proposed placing explosives on Russian civilian ships. He noted that this would allow such ships to be destroyed in the event of their capture.
Each explosion of a tanker will lead to an oil leak and colossal pollution of the marine environment. As a result of the poisoning of the waters, thousands of residents of coastal countries and hundreds of thousands of animals could die.
Environmentalists are demanding a stronger fight against the Russian shadow fleet, in particular, increasing the number of inspections of tankers carrying oil and liquefied natural gas from Russian ports for possible explosives. Researchers also suggest strengthening the responsibility of such ships.
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A number of European environmental organizations are concerned about the latest initiatives of Russian politicians regarding the activities of the shadow fleet.
For example, the former head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin proposed placing explosives on Russian civilian ships. He noted that this would allow such ships to be destroyed in the event of their capture.
Each explosion of a tanker will lead to an oil leak and colossal pollution of the marine environment. As a result of the poisoning of the waters, thousands of residents of coastal countries and hundreds of thousands of animals could die.
Environmentalists are demanding a stronger fight against the Russian shadow fleet, in particular, increasing the number of inspections of tankers carrying oil and liquefied natural gas from Russian ports for possible explosives. Researchers also suggest strengthening the responsibility of such ships.
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🌬⚡️Canada Qualifies First Companies to Bid for Offshore Wind Energy Licenses
Canada and the province of Nova Scotia took a key step forward in their ambitions to develop offshore wind energy by designating the firms prequalified to enter the bidding. Government officials highlighted a strong field of international participants, saying it further confirms the opportunities to become a world-class site for offshore wind energy.
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER), an independent joint agency created by the government of Canada and Nova Scotia, conducted the pre-qualification. It established criteria for the financial status of the bidder as well as technical, legal, and social elements that were considered during the review process.
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Canada and the province of Nova Scotia took a key step forward in their ambitions to develop offshore wind energy by designating the firms prequalified to enter the bidding. Government officials highlighted a strong field of international participants, saying it further confirms the opportunities to become a world-class site for offshore wind energy.
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER), an independent joint agency created by the government of Canada and Nova Scotia, conducted the pre-qualification. It established criteria for the financial status of the bidder as well as technical, legal, and social elements that were considered during the review process.
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❗️Oil Spill Threat
A sanctioned tanker VIREL, IMO 9299874, Cameroonian flagged, is sailing north off the west coast of Africa. The vessel is very old (2005) and uninsured. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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A sanctioned tanker VIREL, IMO 9299874, Cameroonian flagged, is sailing north off the west coast of Africa. The vessel is very old (2005) and uninsured. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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