Every year, 8 million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans. This creates huge garbage patches that harm marine life and ecosystems. The biggest one, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, has about 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic. This shows how big the problem of ocean plastic pollution is. Innovative
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response have agreed on the draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships, with a view to its approval by the Marine Environment Protection Committee at its upcoming session from 7-11 April 2025 (MEPC 83). This milestone was achieved along with other key outcomes at […]
Discover the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life. Learn how plastic waste threatens ocean ecosystems and what we can do to protect our seas.
Imagine a vast oil slick, a tarry monster threatening marine life and coastlines. It’s a nightmare scenario, but thankfully, science and innovation are stepping up to the challenge. Forget the old days of booms and buckets – oil spill cleanup is getting a high-tech makeover, and the results are nothing short of incredible. Not Your […]
Introduction The world’s oceans are facing a monumental challenge—marine plastic pollution. Thankfully, innovative technologies are emerging to combat this environmental crisis. Various ocean cleanup technologies have been developed, aiming to remove plastic debris from our seas and restore the health of marine ecosystems. This article delves into the exciting realm
The Nippon Paint Marine NEOGUARD anti-corrosive coating applied to the cargo holds of the 40,000dwt bulker _Starnes_ has been a key factor in ship manager HJH Shipmanagement GmbH being able to extend cargo hold maintenance. _Starnes_, delivered from the Chengxi Shipyard in 2020, was delivered with a full range of Nippon Paint Marine protective coating […]
Recent environmental initiatives introduced at Orkney port include some extensive projects that focus on reducing carbon emissions and preserving marine ecology. Back in 2019, Orkney Islands Council announced the beginning of a project to reduce the environmental impact of the ships docked at Orkney port. The project was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
The marine industry has a great opportunity to reduce its carbon footprint. Developing and growing economies, as well as developing countries, can benefit from the unique commercial and development prospects it provides. According to the World Bank, developing countries with abundant renewable energy resources have the potential to tap into a future fuel market worth […]
Pioneering research into green propulsion technology is underway across the maritime sector in an effort to decarbonise shipping and find viable alternative marine fuels. The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) believes flag states have an important role to play in promoting green shipping by creating a pragmatic regulatory framework which rewards innovation and helps […]
Located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the Aral Sea is an endorheic lake that was once the fourth largest lake in the world covering an area of over 68,000 square kilometres and containing 10 grams of salt per liter.