🌬⚡️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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⛴British environmentalists demand a halt to the movement of Russian tankers
Representatives of British environmental organizations are sounding the alarm. The Russian "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, which is trying to circumvent Western sanctions, threatens the environment in the waters of the United Kingdom. According to researchers and monitoring services, a significant number of oil vessels passing through the territorial waters of the United Kingdom are over 25 years old.
Their structural damage could lead to a leak of tens of thousands of tons of oil. This threatens a huge number of victims and billions in damage. According to researchers, virtually the entire coast of the United Kingdom will be at risk.
Environmentalists are demanding a stronger fight against the shadow fleet, in particular a complete ban on the passage of tankers older than 15 years in British territorial waters and the English Channel, as well as increased control over the movement of oil vessels.
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Representatives of British environmental organizations are sounding the alarm. The Russian "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, which is trying to circumvent Western sanctions, threatens the environment in the waters of the United Kingdom. According to researchers and monitoring services, a significant number of oil vessels passing through the territorial waters of the United Kingdom are over 25 years old.
Their structural damage could lead to a leak of tens of thousands of tons of oil. This threatens a huge number of victims and billions in damage. According to researchers, virtually the entire coast of the United Kingdom will be at risk.
Environmentalists are demanding a stronger fight against the shadow fleet, in particular a complete ban on the passage of tankers older than 15 years in British territorial waters and the English Channel, as well as increased control over the movement of oil vessels.
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🔥More effective than traditional methods. Scientists believe that fire tornadoes can help clean up oil spills
Scientists have tested the use of fire tornadoes to eliminate oil spills and concluded that this method can be more effective than traditional oil burning.
Oil spills remain one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystems. One way to combat them is to burn oil directly on the surface of the water. However, this method is accompanied by thick black smoke, toxic soot and residues of unburned oil.
Researchers have proposed an alternative - the use of fire tornadoes. Unlike conventional burning, the flame in this case rises upwards, forming a vortex. It draws in more oxygen, due to which the fire becomes hotter and more efficiently burns the oil before it gets into bottom sediments or harms marine habitats.
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Scientists have tested the use of fire tornadoes to eliminate oil spills and concluded that this method can be more effective than traditional oil burning.
Oil spills remain one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystems. One way to combat them is to burn oil directly on the surface of the water. However, this method is accompanied by thick black smoke, toxic soot and residues of unburned oil.
Researchers have proposed an alternative - the use of fire tornadoes. Unlike conventional burning, the flame in this case rises upwards, forming a vortex. It draws in more oxygen, due to which the fire becomes hotter and more efficiently burns the oil before it gets into bottom sediments or harms marine habitats.
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❗️Risk of accident
The Russian sanctioned tanker LIGOVSKY PROSPECT, IMO 9256066, is heading towards Gibraltar. The ship is very old (2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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The Russian sanctioned tanker LIGOVSKY PROSPECT, IMO 9256066, is heading towards Gibraltar. The ship is very old (2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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🚢❌🥷Greenpeace activists boycott Russian shadow fleet tanker
In the Baltic Sea, Greenpeace activists, along with politicians from Germany, Denmark and Sweden, and journalists, set off on inflatable boats from the German island of Fermanagh to meet the Kira K tanker to boycott the vessel.
The protesters swam up to the tanker in boats and unfurled banners. They planned to block the tanker’s movement.
The activists said they had witnessed Russia using its navy to protect the shadow fleet’s tankers. They said the Baltic states should be more proactive in inspecting such vessels to limit Russia’s oil export revenues and reduce the risk of environmental disasters from potential oil spills.
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In the Baltic Sea, Greenpeace activists, along with politicians from Germany, Denmark and Sweden, and journalists, set off on inflatable boats from the German island of Fermanagh to meet the Kira K tanker to boycott the vessel.
The protesters swam up to the tanker in boats and unfurled banners. They planned to block the tanker’s movement.
The activists said they had witnessed Russia using its navy to protect the shadow fleet’s tankers. They said the Baltic states should be more proactive in inspecting such vessels to limit Russia’s oil export revenues and reduce the risk of environmental disasters from potential oil spills.
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🇪🇺⚡️Renewables to be EU’s main source of electricity in 2025 – Eurostat
Coal supply hits lowest level since 1990 Despite falling coal and oil supplies, renewable electricity supply continued to grow in 2025. At the same time, the share of gas in electricity supply also increased, according to new Eurostat data.
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Coal supply hits lowest level since 1990 Despite falling coal and oil supplies, renewable electricity supply continued to grow in 2025. At the same time, the share of gas in electricity supply also increased, according to new Eurostat data.
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❗️Risk of accident
A Russian sanctioned tanker ODIN, IMO 9151890, is drifting off the coast of Morocco. The ship is very old (1998) and is operating without insurance. There is a risk of oil spills.
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A Russian sanctioned tanker ODIN, IMO 9151890, is drifting off the coast of Morocco. The ship is very old (1998) and is operating without insurance. There is a risk of oil spills.
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⛴❌German environmentalists oppose tankers passing through German waters
Representatives of German environmental organizations express concern about the movement of tankers of the Russian shadow fleet in German waters. According to the results of the study, tankers have increasingly begun to choose new routes that pass in close proximity to the German coast and the popular resort island of Rügen. This threatens with massive oil spills, which could lead to the death of thousands of people and the destruction of a unique natural ecosystem.
According to accurate calculations by researchers, from the beginning of March to mid-June of this year, 136 tankers of the "shadow fleet" have already used this dangerous route, while during the same period last year, not a single such case was recorded in this water area.
Experts call for the closure of the passage of tankers with Russian oil in German territorial waters.
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Representatives of German environmental organizations express concern about the movement of tankers of the Russian shadow fleet in German waters. According to the results of the study, tankers have increasingly begun to choose new routes that pass in close proximity to the German coast and the popular resort island of Rügen. This threatens with massive oil spills, which could lead to the death of thousands of people and the destruction of a unique natural ecosystem.
According to accurate calculations by researchers, from the beginning of March to mid-June of this year, 136 tankers of the "shadow fleet" have already used this dangerous route, while during the same period last year, not a single such case was recorded in this water area.
Experts call for the closure of the passage of tankers with Russian oil in German territorial waters.
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🌞🌊World Oceans Break Temperature Record in June — Copernicus
Scientists have reported that the world's oceans experienced their hottest June on record. During the first month of summer 2026, the sea surface warmed to an average of 20.98°C. This surpassed previous dubious records set in 2023 and 2024. This was reported by Euractiv, citing data from the European monitoring service Copernicus.
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Scientists have reported that the world's oceans experienced their hottest June on record. During the first month of summer 2026, the sea surface warmed to an average of 20.98°C. This surpassed previous dubious records set in 2023 and 2024. This was reported by Euractiv, citing data from the European monitoring service Copernicus.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker GARUDA, IMO 9272931, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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The sanctioned tanker GARUDA, IMO 9272931, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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🚢🥷⚡️Europe's nuclear energy is under threat - Russian tankers spied on nuclear facilities
Researchers from the European Nuclear Society are sounding the alarm about the activities of Russian tankers. They were joined by experts from the International Institute for Strategic Studies, who published a report on the movement of shadow fleet tankers
According to the report, from August 2024 to February 2026, researchers recorded 144 drone incursions into the airspace of 12 NATO countries and Ireland. The Russian Federation conducted reconnaissance of European nuclear facilities using drones for 18 months. In particular, UAVs were recorded over nuclear power plants
Experts emphasize the danger of such a practice for the safety of nuclear facilities. Therefore, the authors call for an intensified fight against tankers transporting sanctioned oil, in particular by increasing the number of inspections and detentions.
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Researchers from the European Nuclear Society are sounding the alarm about the activities of Russian tankers. They were joined by experts from the International Institute for Strategic Studies, who published a report on the movement of shadow fleet tankers
According to the report, from August 2024 to February 2026, researchers recorded 144 drone incursions into the airspace of 12 NATO countries and Ireland. The Russian Federation conducted reconnaissance of European nuclear facilities using drones for 18 months. In particular, UAVs were recorded over nuclear power plants
Experts emphasize the danger of such a practice for the safety of nuclear facilities. Therefore, the authors call for an intensified fight against tankers transporting sanctioned oil, in particular by increasing the number of inspections and detentions.
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🇪🇺💶EU invests €2.5 billion of ETS revenues in energy efficiency projects in 11 countries
A wide range of initiatives, from installing energy storage systems to improving the energy efficiency of industrial processes, will be financed in 11 EU Member States. The Modernisation Fund will provide funds for the initiatives from the revenues received by the EU under the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
The decision by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank was announced on 2 July. The new payment brings the total amount of funding from the Modernisation Fund to €23.2 billion since January 2021.
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A wide range of initiatives, from installing energy storage systems to improving the energy efficiency of industrial processes, will be financed in 11 EU Member States. The Modernisation Fund will provide funds for the initiatives from the revenues received by the EU under the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
The decision by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank was announced on 2 July. The new payment brings the total amount of funding from the Modernisation Fund to €23.2 billion since January 2021.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker SOUTH STAR, IMO 9263186, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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The sanctioned tanker SOUTH STAR, IMO 9263186, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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⚡️💨China Deploys First 16MW Floating Offshore Wind Tension-Leg Platform
China continues its developments, placing it at the forefront of the offshore wind energy sector. In the latest development, officials reported deploying the largest tension-leg floating offshore wind platform designed to hold a 16 MW turbine.
The platform was assembled at the Gaolan Port in Zhuhai, south China, and departed on June 28 for its deployment in the South China Sea. The structure stands more than 307 meters (1,007 feet) and weighs almost 8,000 tonnes. It is the largest of its kind, designed to support a single turbine. Once it is operational, it will generate around 54 million kWh annually.
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China continues its developments, placing it at the forefront of the offshore wind energy sector. In the latest development, officials reported deploying the largest tension-leg floating offshore wind platform designed to hold a 16 MW turbine.
The platform was assembled at the Gaolan Port in Zhuhai, south China, and departed on June 28 for its deployment in the South China Sea. The structure stands more than 307 meters (1,007 feet) and weighs almost 8,000 tonnes. It is the largest of its kind, designed to support a single turbine. Once it is operational, it will generate around 54 million kWh annually.
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🇪🇺📜EU publishes rules for verification and accreditation under the CBAM
Importers from non-EU countries will have to contact accreditation bodies in European countries
The European Union has detailed the rules for verification of embedded emissions under the Carbon Import Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The new clarifications concern who and how will verify the accuracy of information on greenhouse gas emissions during the production process of goods in their countries of origin.
The European Commission has set out all the current rules on a separate page with verification and accreditation rules.
Importers are required to submit CBAM declarations every year. They can be based on actual verified emissions data or on default values. If real indicators are used, the verification must be carried out by independent verifiers accredited by the national accreditation bodies of the EU Member States.
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Importers from non-EU countries will have to contact accreditation bodies in European countries
The European Union has detailed the rules for verification of embedded emissions under the Carbon Import Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The new clarifications concern who and how will verify the accuracy of information on greenhouse gas emissions during the production process of goods in their countries of origin.
The European Commission has set out all the current rules on a separate page with verification and accreditation rules.
Importers are required to submit CBAM declarations every year. They can be based on actual verified emissions data or on default values. If real indicators are used, the verification must be carried out by independent verifiers accredited by the national accreditation bodies of the EU Member States.
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🚢📜❌Transport experts are concerned about the technical condition of the tankers of the shadow fleet
More than half of the tankers of the "shadow fleet" are in critical condition and threaten a large-scale environmental disaster. This was stated with concern by representatives of the Center for Transport Safety. They were supported by researchers from the Center for Maritime Safety of the University of Glasgow
According to them, sooner or later a major oil spill accident will occur, comparable to the disaster of 1979, when the collision of two tankers led to the spill of more than 2 million barrels of oil. According to him, at least a third of the "shadow" tankers must be disposed of immediately, and in reality more than half are under threat.
Experts are calling for a tougher crackdown on shadow fleet tankers, including including a technical assessment for new sanctions. Researchers are also calling for more offshore inspections of oil tankers passing through European waters.
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More than half of the tankers of the "shadow fleet" are in critical condition and threaten a large-scale environmental disaster. This was stated with concern by representatives of the Center for Transport Safety. They were supported by researchers from the Center for Maritime Safety of the University of Glasgow
According to them, sooner or later a major oil spill accident will occur, comparable to the disaster of 1979, when the collision of two tankers led to the spill of more than 2 million barrels of oil. According to him, at least a third of the "shadow" tankers must be disposed of immediately, and in reality more than half are under threat.
Experts are calling for a tougher crackdown on shadow fleet tankers, including including a technical assessment for new sanctions. Researchers are also calling for more offshore inspections of oil tankers passing through European waters.
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🌬🌊Strengthening Typhoon Threatens Northern Marianas Islands
A strengthening typhoon is headed for the Northern Marianas Islands, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to secure its own assets for the storm and advise maritime interests to make urgent preparations in Guam and Saipan.
"Our team is moving boats, securing our base, and getting our cutters underway — the community has that same window to get ready, and it's closing. Don't wait for the warning to tell you what you already know is coming. Use today to prepare," said Capt. Jessica Worst, commander for USCG Forces Micronesia and Sector Guam.
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A strengthening typhoon is headed for the Northern Marianas Islands, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to secure its own assets for the storm and advise maritime interests to make urgent preparations in Guam and Saipan.
"Our team is moving boats, securing our base, and getting our cutters underway — the community has that same window to get ready, and it's closing. Don't wait for the warning to tell you what you already know is coming. Use today to prepare," said Capt. Jessica Worst, commander for USCG Forces Micronesia and Sector Guam.
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❗️Risk of accident
Russian sanctioned tanker SUVEREN, IMO 9274434, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship is very old (built in 2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spill
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Russian sanctioned tanker SUVEREN, IMO 9274434, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship is very old (built in 2003) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spill
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🚢❌Environmental activists try to block Russian oil tanker in Sund Strait
Activists from Swedish environmental organizations blocked a tanker carrying Russian oil on Monday by tying themselves to the ship in protest against Russia's war in Ukraine. They swam up to the ship in red rubber boats and tried to block its movement
The leaders of the action said that the red color was chosen for a reason. It symbolizes that oil is killing the planet, and the money from its sale is killing Ukraine. Therefore, it must be stopped at all costs
The group called on the European Commission to ban imports of Russian fossil fuels and said that European companies should terminate any contracts for such imports from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Activists also demand an intensified fight against tankers of the Russian shadow fleet, in particular, the cessation of services in EU ports and the detention of oil ships carrying Russian oil.
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Activists from Swedish environmental organizations blocked a tanker carrying Russian oil on Monday by tying themselves to the ship in protest against Russia's war in Ukraine. They swam up to the ship in red rubber boats and tried to block its movement
The leaders of the action said that the red color was chosen for a reason. It symbolizes that oil is killing the planet, and the money from its sale is killing Ukraine. Therefore, it must be stopped at all costs
The group called on the European Commission to ban imports of Russian fossil fuels and said that European companies should terminate any contracts for such imports from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Activists also demand an intensified fight against tankers of the Russian shadow fleet, in particular, the cessation of services in EU ports and the detention of oil ships carrying Russian oil.
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⛴China Launches a Large Arctic Expedition for a Second Year in a Row
For a second year in a row, China has launched a large expedition to the Arctic involving four research vessels. Last week, three research icebreakers - Xuelong, Xuelong 2 and Jidi - set off from the Northeastern coastal city of Dalian for a four-month mission in the Arctic Ocean. The multifunctional research vessel Tansuo 3 is expected to join the three icebreakers at a later date.
The Ministry of Natural Resources said this year’s expedition will advance on China’s earlier studies on impacts of global climate change in the Arctic Ocean. In addition, the research will focus on seafloor spreading mechanisms around the Gakkel Ridge. China is able to conduct these deep-sea diving operations using its manned submersibles, including the Fendouzhe and the Jiaolong.
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For a second year in a row, China has launched a large expedition to the Arctic involving four research vessels. Last week, three research icebreakers - Xuelong, Xuelong 2 and Jidi - set off from the Northeastern coastal city of Dalian for a four-month mission in the Arctic Ocean. The multifunctional research vessel Tansuo 3 is expected to join the three icebreakers at a later date.
The Ministry of Natural Resources said this year’s expedition will advance on China’s earlier studies on impacts of global climate change in the Arctic Ocean. In addition, the research will focus on seafloor spreading mechanisms around the Gakkel Ridge. China is able to conduct these deep-sea diving operations using its manned submersibles, including the Fendouzhe and the Jiaolong.
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