invasive species

Aerial surveillance reduces illegal discharges in the Baltic Sea

11/09/14

​HELCOM's international aerial surveillance operation over the Northern Baltic Sea ended on September 10, 2014, despite thick fog at night…

How CleanSeaNet deters marine pollution

29/08/14

EMSA operates CleanSeaNet, a satellite-based oil spill surveillance and vessel detection service. The service is available to all EU Member…

EMSA launches TRACECA II programme

20/08/14

On 16 June EMSA began a two-year project on maritime safety, security and marine environmental protection for the TRACECA coastal states, at the request of…

Dorian probes green energy logistics

30/07/14

Dorian LPG announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU"), with HNA Logistics Group Co. (HNA Logistics)…

Updated BWTS list accepted by the USCG

28/07/14

The U.S. Coast Guard has updated the list of the Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) accepted for use in US…

Updated BWTS list accepted by the USCG

28/07/14

Last Update on 23 July 2014 The U.S. Coast Guard has updated the list of the Ballast Water Treatment Systems…

Methods for spotting alien species in Baltic ports

16/07/14

HELCOM has released a report on alien species transported via ships' ballast water that threaten the sensitive Baltic ecosystem and…

Methods for spotting alien species in Baltic ports

16/07/14

HELCOM issues report on alien species transported via ships HELCOM has released a report on alien species transported via ships'…

Online ballast water management tool goes live

14/07/14

An online risk assessment tool for alien species transfers via the ballast water of commercial ships has been released jointly…

LR supports safe LNG bunkering in Portsmouth

10/07/14

LR has commenced a project to identify the technical specifications and develop operating procedures for safe LNG bunkering in Portsmouth…