Tag: Mediterranean Sea

In an effort to support the development of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs), ABS, CORE POWER and Athlos Energy have formed a consortium to evaluate the potential of positioning the platforms to meet the energy demands of islands, ports and coastal communities in the Mediterranean Sea.

Dryad Global has issued a maritime security update pointing out how a wave of suspected underwater explosive attacks targeting commercial oil tankers in the Mediterranean throughout 2025 has intensified security concerns across the region.

Despite the explosion on board the oil tanker Vilamoura off the coast of Libya on June 27, all crew members remain safe and unharmed. However, increasing concern has been rising due to the fact that this incident seems to echo previous tanker explosions in the Mediterranean Sea. 

This article by Steve Bee – VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director, looks to address current marine distillate quality and the test parameters which can be employed to assist in determining fuel quality and the relevant fuel management considerations.

Starting May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean Sea will become an Emission Control Area for Sulphur (SECA), significantly reducing harmful ship emissions and improving air quality for millions of people, with NABU leading efforts to push for stronger environmental regulations.

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration has provided an overview of the new requirements for the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden Emission Control Areas (ECAs), with a particular focus on sulfur emissions, oil discharge, and garbage disposal regulations.

Lloyd's Register (LR) informs about three new Emissions Control Areas (ECAs) for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Sulphur Oxides (SOx).

The Port of Ceuta has announced the mandatory implementation of internationally ISO 22192-certified and calibrated Mass Flow Meters (MFMs) for marine fuel supply by barge, effective February 2025, becoming the first Mediterranean port to do so.

The maritime industry, a vital part of global trade, is currently navigating a rapidly changing regulatory environment that will influence its present and future. Looking ahead, there are several major issues shaping the regulatory landscape for the sector.

A Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea, between Spain and Algeria, after an explosion in its engine room.