Marine science and safety shared a birds-eye view of a natural phenomenon on the Great Barrier Reef when Australia’s two leading marine agencies joined forces to track ocean currents.
IMO Launches New Global Project To Protect Marine Biodiversity
A new international effort to combat the negative environmental impacts of the transfer of aquatic species through ships has been launched this week.
IMO Addresses Marine Plastic Litter From Ships – Action Plan Adopted
IMO has pledged to address the significant problem posed by plastics to the marine environment, with the adoption of an action plan which aims to enhance existing regulations and introduce new supporting measures to reduce marine plastic litter from ships.
IMO Takes Steps Towards Protecting Oceans And The High Seas
Ships plying their trade across the world’s oceans are subject to stringent environmental, safety and security rules, which apply throughout their voyage.
Transhipping Policy Offers Greater Protection For Great Barrier Reef
The Palaszczuk Government’s new transhipping policy will protect the Great Barrier Reef and the tens of thousands of jobs that rely on the Reef.
Seven ASEAN Countries Launch MEPSEAS Project To Protect South-East Asia Marine Environment
Seven ASEAN countries have formally launched an ambitious initiative aimed at improving the environmental health of the seas in the region.
UK P&I Club – How Can Biofouling Be Reduced?
The introduction of invasive aquatic species (IAS) associated with global shipping has been identified as a significant threat to the world’s oceans and coastal ecosystems.
11 Threats to Marine Environment You Must Know
It is extremely necessary to generate awareness among people towards protection and conservation of marine environment. We have enumerated 11 main causes of marine pollution which have been troubling marine environment for quite some time now.
Measures Taken During Shipboard Operation for the Safety of Ship’s Crew, Cargo, and Marine Environment
There are certain steps that should be taken without fail during shipboard operation to ensure safety of ship’s crew, cargo, and marine environment. Find out about these steps inside the article.
Effects of Dredging on the Marine Environment
Dredging though commercially a very important activity in the shipping industry has several negative impacts on the marine environment. Find out about the various effects of dredging in this article.