Sweden’s navy reports Russian uniformed, possibly armed personnel on shadow-fleet oil tankers in the Baltic, and notes Russia’s growing “grey” VLCC and suezmax fleets in the global tanker market.
Seaway7 has secured a contract with Ocean Winds for the BC-Wind offshore wind development in Poland, transporting and installing transition pieces and an offshore substation, with offshore work starting in 2027.
The first transition pieces for the Bałtyk 2 & 3 offshore wind farms have departed the Smulders yard in Hoboken, marking the start of a 100-unit delivery program for Poland’s major Baltic wind build.
The OSS Jasmund topside and jacket have completed load-out and are prepared for transportation to the Baltic Sea. The 4,500-ton topside and 72m jacket were built by HSM Offshore Energy and Smulders with support from a tailor-made grillage.
EIB grants a €500m green loan to Iberdrola for the 315 MW Windanker offshore wind project in Germany’s Baltic Sea.
Swedish Coast Guard fines a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier crew member after spotting waste dumping near Fårö in the Baltic Sea.
Lithuania’s second offshore wind tender has collapsed after receiving only one bid, underscoring investor caution across the Baltic Sea renewable energy sector.
Denmark has escalated maritime inspections to target Russia’s shadow fleet, expanding safety and environmental checks on tankers operating near Skagen Red to curb illegal oil transport.
Iberdrola has begun construction of the Windanker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea with the first monopile successfully installed. The project will deliver 315 MW of renewable energy by 2026.
