Tag: invasive species

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.

A 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.

As 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.

The Government of Canada is taking action to limit the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in ballast water.

Following 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.

Biological 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.

Climate 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.

BIMCO 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. 

The 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.

During 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.