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The IMO infographic What does the polar code mean for ship safety?, focusing on the safety aspects of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), is now available to download in Arabic, Chinese, English French, Russian and Spanish. The Polar Code was adopted in November 2014 along with related amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) to make it mandatory. You can download the infographic here.  Source: IMOIn the origin, I was outspoken with you propecia before and after has changed my being. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is improbable to sit.

Shipping industry contributes to EU economy

Less than 3% of the world’s oceans are protected, and the vast majority of existing marine parks and reserves are either poorly managed, or not looked after at all. And yet, from maintaining sources of food to helping protect shorelines, and from protecting biodiversity to providing income and jobs, marine protected areas can achieve so much.  WWF has mapped these areas in the world that are of the highest priority in terms of food security and livelihoods, and the threats they face. Also, WWF has created the following infographic to illustrate the benefits of MPAs     Benefits of MPAs Maintaining biodiversity and providing refuges for endangered and commercial species  Protecting critical habitats from damage by destructive fishing practices and other human activities and allowing them to recover  Providing areas where fish are able to reproduce, spawn and grow to their adult size  Increasing fish catches (both size and quantity) in surrounding fishing grounds  Building resilience to protect against damaging external impacts, such as climate change  Helping to maintain local cultures, economies, and livelihoods which are intricately linked to the marine environmen   Source & Images credit: WWFIn the origin, I was frank with you propecia before and after has changed ...

CLIA released its annual State of the Cruise Industry Report

Dryad Maritime issued a special report entitled "Maritime Crime Figures for 2014"

Despite a dramatic rise in worldwide oil tanker traffic since the 1980s, the number of oils spills has dropped significantly

Global ship hijackings, up to 21 in 2014 from 12 in 2013 Attacks against small tankers off South East Asia's coasts caused a rise in global ship hijackings, up to 21 in 2014 from 12 in 2013, despite piracy at sea falling to its lowest level in eight years, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed. Pirates took 442 crewmembers hostage, compared with 304 in 2013.IMB's annual piracy report shows 245 incidents were recorded worldwide in 2014 - a 44% drop since Somali piracy peaked in 2011. Somali pirates were responsible for 11 attacks, all of which were thwarted. However, IMB warns shipmasters to follow the industry's Best Management Practices, as the threat of Somali piracy has not been eliminated.Armed and Piracy Against Ships for 2014 - Infogtraphic(You can on the image for a larger view)Worldwide, 21 vessels were hijacked last year, 183 were boarded, and 13 fired upon. Pirates killed four crewmembers, injured 13 and kidnapped nine from their vessels."The global increase in hijackings is due to a rise in attacks against coastal tankers in South East Asia," said Pottengal Mukundan, Director of IMB whose Piracy Reporting Centre has monitored world piracy since 1991. ...

Maersk Highlights of 2014

UNHCR issued an infographic that shows four of the worlds deadliest sea crossing of 2014