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In June 2022, new requirements on biofouling management entered into force for ships in Australia, reminding us that the problem is yet to reach its peak, amid a continuous increase in seaborne trade.
Read moreIn June 2022, new requirements on biofouling management entered into force for ships in Australia, reminding us that the problem is yet to reach its peak, amid a continuous increase in seaborne trade.
Read moreA new animation video produced by the German Maritime and Hydrographic Agency who is one of the GloFouling strategic partners, explains the issue of invasive species and its link to biofouling and recreational boating in the Baltic Sea.
Read moreAs of June 15, 2022, Australia will require all vessels entering, or intending to enter, Australian territorial waters on any voyage that commenced outside Australian territorial waters to carry a compliant Biofouling Management Plan and associated Record Book.
Read moreThe Government of Canada is taking action to limit the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in ballast water.
Read moreFollowing the release of the first industry standard on in-water cleaning of ships, developed by BIMCO and ICS, IMO asked to include it in its on-going work.
Read moreBiological invasions are responsible for substantial biodiversity declines as well as high economic losses to society and monetary expenditures associated with the management of these invasion.
Read moreClimate Investor Two has approved an investment that could amount to 24.5 million euro to support the lease of Damen’s portable ballast water treatment solution.
Read moreBIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have published the first industry standard on in-water cleaning of ships, aiming to combat the issue of invasive species to local marine environments and provide clarity and quality assurance to shipowners, ports and government authorities.
Read moreThe regulatory amendments in section 2298.5 in Article 4.8 of Title 2, Division 3 of Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2021. This will change the way ships should submit information through the Marine Invasive Species Program Annual Vessel Reporting Form.
Read moreDuring the 2020 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, Dr. Efi Tsolaki, Chief Scientific Officer, ERMA FIRST S.A. highlighted that invasive aquatic species are a major threat to the marine ecosystems, and shipping has been identified as a vital pathway for introducing species to new environments.
Read moreDid you know that Flag matters for 2020? Panamax with Greece flag had approximately 44% less on Detention Rate than the global average.