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.
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.
Magic Pipe: The Mystery of the Illegal Activity Still Continues on Ships
Magic Pipe is a name given to a detachable pipe which is illegally used in the ship’s engine room to throw excess of oily water out to the sea. In spite of several steps taken to thwart its usage, the magic of the “magic pipe” still continues on ships.
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at a Glance
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is a branch of International Maritime Organization (IMO) which looks into the matters of marine environment protection by updating and implementing regulations pertaining to the shipping industry.
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.
Marine Safety Technology Tracks Spawning Coral Slicks
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 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.
The Green Marine Environmental Program: A General Overview
The marine industry, as a response to the increasing global focus on environmental issues and responsibilities, has established a bi-national, voluntary program named Green Marine that aims to improve participants’ environmental performance beyond regulatory compliance.