Tag: marine environment

ITOPF has published a report highlighting the distinct nature of claims arising from ammonia spills compared to traditional oil spills, focusing on the unique impacts associated with ammonia's toxicity and reactivity.

A new study undertaken at the University of Haifa and conducted in cooperation with the University of Zagreb found that the underwater noise emissions from small vessels may reach levels comparable to those of large commercial vessels. 

Researchers developed an AI tool that will help predict endangered whale habitat, guiding ships along the Atlantic coast to avoid them.

The EU Coastline Macro Litter Trend report by the JRC found that the amount of marine macro litter in the EU coastline dropped by 29%.

Ten oil spills of more than seven tonnes were recorded from tanker incidents in 2024, the same number as in 2023, according to ITOPF.

An emergency task force, including Russian Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov, was deployed to the southern Krasnodar region to address an ongoing oil spill in the Kerch Strait.

Effective from 17 June 2017, Saba Bank has also become an Area To Be Avoided (ATBA), meaning that it is closed for all shipping of 300 gross tonnage and above, including private yachts.

Over 3,300 delegates from more than 170 countries and 440 organizations gathered in Busan for the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), from 25 November to 1 December, to negotiate a global, legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution, particularly in the marine environment.

Gard P&I Club has issued a set of recommendations for operators to avoid striking whales, as many species are threatened by vessel traffic. 

The WSC Whale Chart is the first global mapping of all governmental measures to reduce harm to whales from vessels.