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…
By John Faraclas and Anny Zade This 29th Annual Dinner and Dance of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane, coinciding with…
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…
Relevant for ship owners and managers as well as manufacturers of marine engines and sewage treatment plants The 11th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR11)…
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…
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…
Semiramis Paliou – the first woman Chairperson of INTERMEPA, the worldwide organization for Oceans’ Sustainable Development
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,…
Top Glory Marine (TGM) celebrates ten years in business of providing sustainable waste management services to the maritime industry
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…
HFW & CAR | Brazilian Maritime Authority and International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation
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…
American Club Member Alert (April 6, 2023) – re- Panama Canal: Green Vessel Classification System
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…