Oil pollution update18 Nov 2023, New Orleans/Gulf of Mexico, United States A projected 1.1. million gallons of oil have leaked into the Gulf of Mexico approximately 15 miles east/southeast of…
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…
The MARPOL Convention was adopted on 2 November 1973. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of…
As the global shipping industry today celebrates World Maritime Day with its central theme of “MARPOL at 50”, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has stressed its commitment…
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…
INTERMEPA, the International Marine Environment Protection Association, representing national MEPAs worldwide, has reached a momentous milestone by electing Ms. Semiramis Paliou as its first woman Chairperson, building on the outstanding…
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 steady increase of environmental awareness in our society is a huge step forward for the future of our planet, says waste management specialist Top Glory Marine (TGM) as they…
Keynote Speaker – Thursday 14 September The Spillcon team is delighted to announce that Dr Jodie Lowinger has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the final day of Spillcon 2023. Through her work as…
World Ocean Council and Ocean Exchange invite 3 award-winning start-ups to May 22 Virtual Roundtable
WOC Innovation Roundtable in collaboration with Ocean Exchange The World Ocean Council (WOC) and Ocean Exchange are organizing a very first Roundtable with 3 stellar ocean innovation start-ups on 22…
WESTON, CT – May 9, 2023- The North American Marine Environment Protection Association’s (NAMEPA) “Maritime Sustainability Passport” (MSP) Certificate and Seal has been awarded to Triworld Shipping Services, (TSS) announced…
ON 26 APRIL 2023, THE BRAZILIAN MARITIME AUTHORITY SIGNED A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE INTERNATIONAL TANKER OWNERS POLLUTION FEDERATION (ITOPF) AIMING TO REINFORCE THE COOPERATION BETWEEN BOTH ENTITIES. Brazilian…
IMO is urging Member States to contribute equipment to help UN-led efforts to prevent a possible catastrophic oil spill from the FSO SAFER, an ageing and rapidly decaying floating storage…
APRIL 6, 2023PANAMA CANAL: GREEN VESSEL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM As of May 1, 2023, vessels over 125 feet (38.1 meters) in length intending to transit the Panama Canal will be required…
The Union for the Mediterranean and the World Ocean Council sign MoU to boost private sector engagement and stewardship in the sectors and activities of the Mediterranean Sustainable Blue Economy…
MARCH 27, 2023REGULATIONS ON THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SHIP POLLUTION IN THE YANGTZE RIVER DELTA The Shanghai Municipal and Jiangsu provincial government have recently issued local supporting regulations on…
Oil spill 20 Mar 2023, KuwaitKuwait Oil Company has declared a state of emergency due to an oil spill in the western part of the country. Read more » Withdrawal of…
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim says landmark treaty will reinforce efforts to protect biodiversity. IMO has welcomed the landmark agreement on a new oceans treaty to protect marine biodiversity on the…
Join us for the webinar: Navigating deception: the impact of Russia’s invasion on the maritime ecosystem TUESDAY, 7 MARCH 2023 AT 14:30 GMT Navigating deception: the impact of Russia’s invasion…
Our popular course is selling fast! Don’t miss the opportunity to book onto our Marine Incident Investigation Course 14-17 March 202309:00 – 13:30 UTC£1500.00 (£1200.00 for NI members)*Online via Zoom Book now…
The Athens Stock Exchange, in the context of its initiatives to encourage the ESG investment culture in the Capital Market ecosystem, welcomed the President of HELMEPA – Hellenic Marine Environment…
Oi Americas is returning to San Diego from the 14th-16th February 2023! After four years this is your chance to make face-to-face connections with ocean professionals from across the Americas & Asia. Not only that, but this is YOUR chance to discover game-changing…