London, 18 March 2024 – The Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), integral to global efforts to enhance energy efficiency in shipping and cut emissions, will be on the table for discussion as the United Nations…
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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), 81st session, meets in-person at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 18-22 March 2024. Amongst other key agenda items, MEPC 81 is…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working with partners to provide assistance to the Government of Yemen following recent sinking of the vessel Rubymar in the Red Sea area. Speaking…
Fugro has been selected to map the coastal habitats of the entire Italian coast as part of the Italian government’s Marine Ecosystem Restoration (MER) Project, a groundbreaking initiative under the…
l to r: Kristian Teleki, Alexandra Mishko, Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou and H.E, hte Greek Ambassadoe Ioannis Tsaousis by Gina Panayiotou*, Stakeholder Engagement & Media Relations, Our Ocean Greece In the…
As you already know, Oceanology International 2024 is just around the corner and we’re inviting you to explore new products and connect with all those involved in exploring, protecting and sustainably operating…
By Gina Panayiotou, ESG Manager, West. In a setting best suited for a Hallmark Christmas movie, it is fascinating how this snowy little town in the Swiss Alps transforms into…
After massive feedback from the affected industry, the Norwegian Maritime Authority has revised its proposal for the zero-emission regulation of Norway’s World Heritage and surrounding fjords. The updated proposal –…
Welcome to 2024, where the maritime industry will continue to grow and evolve, increasing its efficiency and mitigating its impact on the marine environment. As it grows, so does NAMEPA! 2024…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, December 23, 2023 Monaco Mayor barred from Town Hall Following his arrest 10 days ago on suspicion of corruption, Monaco Mayor Georges Marsan is forbidden… Coral research…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Monaco at COP 28 highlights the oceans As can be expected, Monaco is participating in the Global Climate Action Summit as part of…
In pictures: RRS Sir David Attenborough samples A23a iceberg during climate science mission
British Antarctic Survey release video and images captured by UK research icebreaker of the megaberg A23a – which is twice the size of Greater London, and now ‘on the move’. 1…
Australia’s largest heritage management and archaeological company, Extent Heritage, has been acquired by the RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. The acquisition continues the momentum that is…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, November 2, 2023 Violent storm in north will impact south-east Storm Ciaran, which has started to batter the southern part of the UK and northern France,…
TOMORROW BLUE ECONOMY EVENT 7 – 9 NOV 2023, Fira Barcelona · Gran Via Venue The countdown is on! We’re just a few days away from the highly anticipated event…
LEARN MORE Join us for NAMEPA’s Annual Marine Environment Protection Awards (MEP Awards) Dinner recognizing the achievements of industry leaders, companies, organizations, and government agencies in their efforts to Save Our Seas.…
‘INVESTING IN MARINE BIODIVERSITY’ – 31 October 2023 The World Ocean Council (WOC) is proud to present a virtual roundtable event that promises to be a groundbreaking gathering of minds…
Championing a Cleaner Ithaca: Healthy Seas’ Ongoing Commitment to Marine Conservation with Oly Rush’s Endurance Swim
12 October 2023 – The recent remarkable endurance swim around the Greek island of Ithaca by Oly Rush, sponsored by Hampshire-based recruitment agency GreenFolk Ltd, with the support of Project…
Hosted by IMO, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and supported by the Government of Norway, this IMO flagship event, which witnessed over 1,300 participants in 2021…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, September 22, 2023 Good year for tourism but numbers still behind 2019 Guy Antognelli, Director of the Department of Tourism and Conventions, reports that 2023 is…
With record-high temperatures combined with extreme climate and weather patterns; researchers say we must help communities plan how best to reduce the risks. Since April 2023, the global average temperature…
Dr Peter Girguis, Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and Adjunct Oceanographer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, described by his peers as ‘the epitome of a deep-sea…
THE IMO MUST ACT NOW TO HALVE NEAR-TERM SHIPPING EMISSIONS As delegates sipped their drinks and munched on canapés to celebrate the first day of the Marine Environment Protection Committee…
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – 80th session will meet in-person session at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 3-7 July 2023. Share link: https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/MeetingSummaries/Pages/PREVIEW-MEPC-80-3-7-July-2023.aspx Amongst key agenda items,…
The spread of invasive aquatic species (IAS) – marine organisms that have spread or been introduced beyond their native range – is recognized as one of the greatest threats to…