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Indian Register of Shipping Supports Launch of Indigenous Coast Guard Vessels

Cleaner Seas August 8, 2025

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a premier ship classification society, congratulates the Indian Coast Guard and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on the successful launch of two new vessels — Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) ICGS Samudra Prachet and Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS Atal. These vessels

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Marine Noise Pollution and its Effects on Wildlife

Cleaner Seas December 8, 2023

Greetings, ocean enthusiasts! As we embark on a voyage through the depths, we find ourselves immersed in a less-discussed but critical topic —marine noise pollution. In this aquatic odyssey, we’ll dive into the world of underwater sounds and unravel the profound effects of ship-generated noise on the delicate dance of marine life. The Aquatic Orchestra: […]

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Human Impact on Marine Ecosystems: The Tragic Symphony of Life and Death

Cleaner Seas March 16, 2023

Introduction The ocean is a delicate ecosystem that has been intricately balanced for millions of years. But human activity has caused a discordant note in this symphony. The impact of human activity on marine ecosystems has been significant, and the effects are becoming increasingly visible. From pollution to overfishing, the ocean is under siege from […]

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Reducing carbon footprint in marine industry

Cleaner Seas January 25, 2022

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 […]

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Shipping’s Decarbonization: Getting to Zero Coalition Identifies Four Focus Areas

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Commercially viable zero emission vessels need to operate along deep sea trade routes by 2030 to meet decarbonization targets. This is the ambition of the Getting to Zero Coalition that was announced at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York last September.

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Price Tag Placed on Maritime Shipping’s Decarbonization by New Analysis

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Shipping needs to make a radical shift to zero carbon energy sources in the coming three decades to reduce the sectors total greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% of 2008 levels by 2050

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Need For MARPOL Update Highlighted By Grey Water Spill

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

While the alleged incident is still under investigation by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the pulped slurry could have been transferred from a food waste holding tank to the ship’s grey water holding tank from where it was unintentionally discharged overboard into the protected marine park.

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How Anyone Environmentally Conscious Can Help Clean Up the Sea

Cleaner Seas June 30, 2021

Without a thriving marine ecosystem, we face more dangers from climate change. Fortunately, there are efforts to keep the oceans clean. And as an environmentally conscious individual, you can also protect the health of the sea.

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How Ideel is Changing the Coffee Capsule Industry

Cleaner Seas June 16, 2021

59 billion plastic and aluminium coffee capsules are produced yearly, where do most of these end up? Unfortunately, in our landfills. This obviously translates into a big global waste management issue.

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Promising Outlook for a Green Ammonia-powered Vessel Revealed by Nordic Consortium

Cleaner Seas June 9, 2021

A major conclusion is that green ammonia holds potential to play a significant role in decarbonizing maritime transport if investors and operators are presented with a credible business model.