🌞🌊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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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker SEA MAVERICK, IMO 9265885, is sailing off the west coast of Africa under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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The sanctioned tanker SEA MAVERICK, IMO 9265885, is sailing off the west coast of Africa under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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⛴❌Greek environmentalists protest against fuel oil spills from Russian ships
Environmentalists are increasingly recording fuel oil spills in the coastal waters of Greece. Analysts have concluded that this fuel is from Russian tankers. Moscow seeks to increase oil exports through the Mediterranean Sea. At the same time, it is increasingly placing older tankers that use the banned fuel - fuel oil.
Greek environmental organizations are calling for a stronger fight against old Russian tankers, in particular by strengthening inspections to check the technical condition of oil ships passing through the Aegean Sea
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Environmentalists are increasingly recording fuel oil spills in the coastal waters of Greece. Analysts have concluded that this fuel is from Russian tankers. Moscow seeks to increase oil exports through the Mediterranean Sea. At the same time, it is increasingly placing older tankers that use the banned fuel - fuel oil.
Greek environmental organizations are calling for a stronger fight against old Russian tankers, in particular by strengthening inspections to check the technical condition of oil ships passing through the Aegean Sea
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👮🚢Norway's Environmental Inspectorate Reported Massive Oil Spills by Shadow Fleet
Representatives of Norway's Environmental Inspectorate said that the number of oil spills involving Russian ships has increased sharply recently. Over the past year, at least ten ships have been unhindered in the North Sea after dumping oil.
This shows that tankers of the Russian shadow fleet continue to dump oil off the coast of Europe. According to preliminary estimates, cleaning up the sea from one large oil spill left by a tanker could cost up to one and a half billion euros.
Representatives of the inspectorate say that it is necessary to strengthen measures to combat Russian tankers, in particular, to increase the number of technical inspections of ships, which should be carried out directly in the open sea.
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Representatives of Norway's Environmental Inspectorate said that the number of oil spills involving Russian ships has increased sharply recently. Over the past year, at least ten ships have been unhindered in the North Sea after dumping oil.
This shows that tankers of the Russian shadow fleet continue to dump oil off the coast of Europe. According to preliminary estimates, cleaning up the sea from one large oil spill left by a tanker could cost up to one and a half billion euros.
Representatives of the inspectorate say that it is necessary to strengthen measures to combat Russian tankers, in particular, to increase the number of technical inspections of ships, which should be carried out directly in the open sea.
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❗️Oil Spill Threat
The sanctioned tanker RIZVEL, IMO 9331141, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a threat of an oil spill
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The sanctioned tanker RIZVEL, IMO 9331141, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a threat of an oil spill
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🚢❌Environmentalists launch protest against Russian tanker carrying oil to Malta as EU tankers continue to import Russian oil
Greenpeace activists set out in two boats to intercept the Minerva Virgo oil tanker on Tuesday morning as it unloaded its cargo at the port of Valletta. The environmental group, which unfurled a banner reading “War for Oil” in front of the 50,000-ton tanker, had already confronted a Greek-flagged vessel on Sunday as it headed for port.
The organizers of the protest said they were against any movement of Russian oil through European Union waters, saying buying energy from the countries was sponsoring continued war and the destruction of the planet. They called for a crackdown on shadow fleet tankers and a legal ban on buying Russian energy.
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Greenpeace activists set out in two boats to intercept the Minerva Virgo oil tanker on Tuesday morning as it unloaded its cargo at the port of Valletta. The environmental group, which unfurled a banner reading “War for Oil” in front of the 50,000-ton tanker, had already confronted a Greek-flagged vessel on Sunday as it headed for port.
The organizers of the protest said they were against any movement of Russian oil through European Union waters, saying buying energy from the countries was sponsoring continued war and the destruction of the planet. They called for a crackdown on shadow fleet tankers and a legal ban on buying Russian energy.
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⛴📜Greek researchers emphasize the harm of Russian oil tankers
Experts from the University of Athens say that they have found a significant increase in the accident rate of Russian oil ships passing through the Aegean Sea. First of all, this is due to the fact that the tankers of the shadow fleet are actively transferring oil between themselves. They mix official and illegal. Then they are transported as legal goods. These actions are carried out near the Greek islands.
The researchers emphasize that this is a very dangerous practice. Oil is spilled into the sea. Living organisms die, the health of residents worsens. In their opinion, the shadow fleet continues to destroy the nature of Greece. Therefore, they call for increased inspections of oil ships in the Aegean Sea.
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Experts from the University of Athens say that they have found a significant increase in the accident rate of Russian oil ships passing through the Aegean Sea. First of all, this is due to the fact that the tankers of the shadow fleet are actively transferring oil between themselves. They mix official and illegal. Then they are transported as legal goods. These actions are carried out near the Greek islands.
The researchers emphasize that this is a very dangerous practice. Oil is spilled into the sea. Living organisms die, the health of residents worsens. In their opinion, the shadow fleet continues to destroy the nature of Greece. Therefore, they call for increased inspections of oil ships in the Aegean Sea.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker ZEVS, IMO 9168946, is sailing in the Indian Ocean under the flag of Equatorial Guinea. The ship is very old and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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The sanctioned tanker ZEVS, IMO 9168946, is sailing in the Indian Ocean under the flag of Equatorial Guinea. The ship is very old and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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⛴⚡️Transport experts protest against the practices of the Russian shadow fleet
A number of European transport experts have protested against the new practices of the Russian shadow fleet. They emphasize their particular danger to the environment.
It became known that the administration of the Russian port of Sabetta has issued an order to allow the reception of gas carriers without an enhanced ice class. In such ships, the tanks with cargo are separated from the sea by only one skin. In the event of a collision, grounding or corrosion, the metal is easily destroyed, which leads to the immediate release of oil or fuel oil into the water.
Experts emphasize the harmfulness of using such ships. They especially emphasize the fact that ships of this type are prohibited from being used according to international maritime law. Researchers support increased efforts to combat shadow fleet tankers, including through technical inspections on the high seas.
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A number of European transport experts have protested against the new practices of the Russian shadow fleet. They emphasize their particular danger to the environment.
It became known that the administration of the Russian port of Sabetta has issued an order to allow the reception of gas carriers without an enhanced ice class. In such ships, the tanks with cargo are separated from the sea by only one skin. In the event of a collision, grounding or corrosion, the metal is easily destroyed, which leads to the immediate release of oil or fuel oil into the water.
Experts emphasize the harmfulness of using such ships. They especially emphasize the fact that ships of this type are prohibited from being used according to international maritime law. Researchers support increased efforts to combat shadow fleet tankers, including through technical inspections on the high seas.
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🚢❌Sydney protests Russian fuel tanker arrival
Australian environmentalists are demanding an end to imports of petroleum products from Russia, saying it is funding the war in Ukraine and destroying the environment.
The protest was held after a Russian tanker carrying petroleum products arrived at Port Botany. According to activists, the Proteus Bohemia is carrying 78,000 tonnes of petrol from Reliance's Jamnagar base to Sydney. The fuel, refined from Russian oil, is estimated to be worth 16 million Australian dollars.
The activists are demanding that the authorities close a loophole in the importation process, ban imports of fuel refined from Russian oil, and call on fuel retailers to clean up their supply chains.
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Australian environmentalists are demanding an end to imports of petroleum products from Russia, saying it is funding the war in Ukraine and destroying the environment.
The protest was held after a Russian tanker carrying petroleum products arrived at Port Botany. According to activists, the Proteus Bohemia is carrying 78,000 tonnes of petrol from Reliance's Jamnagar base to Sydney. The fuel, refined from Russian oil, is estimated to be worth 16 million Australian dollars.
The activists are demanding that the authorities close a loophole in the importation process, ban imports of fuel refined from Russian oil, and call on fuel retailers to clean up their supply chains.
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