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The IMO’s commitment to the preservation of the marine environment is being highlighted on World Maritime Day, September 28…

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Maritime shipping emissions account for about 3% of the global carbon dioxide output, roughly the same as aviation and, according to the World Economic Forum...

"MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on" has been selected as the upcoming theme for the 2023 World Maritime Theme.

Darren Shelton, CPO, FuelTrust, has been appointed as the 2nd Americas Regional Ambassador of the Global Maritime Club

Ship owners, operators and managers responding to an environmental survey carried out by Canadian based McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business have acknowledged the need to reduce operational oil leakage from propeller shafts. But a lack of understanding about cleaner alternatives is preventing any meaningful technological change. Researchers questioned more than 1000 marine industry professionals ...

A newly signed project is set to provide pilot projects in developing countries in order to demonstrate technical solutions for biofouling management in developing countries, address the transfer of invasive aquatic species and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. Biofouling is the accumulation of aquatic organisms on wetted or immersed surfaces such as ships ...

IMO and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) have signed an agreement to kick-start a new biofouling project.

A newly signed initiative is set to provide pilot projects to demonstrate technical solutions for biofouling management in developing countries…

TEST Biofouling Project will demonstrate technical solutions to stop invasive species and reduce GHG emissions from ships The TEST Biofouling Project