Watch: Dubai Reefs, the world’s largest ocean restoration project
The Dubai Reefs project aims to accelerate the marine science and conservation capacity of Dubai, whilst building a diverse artificial reef, covering 200 square kilometers.
Read moreThe Dubai Reefs project aims to accelerate the marine science and conservation capacity of Dubai, whilst building a diverse artificial reef, covering 200 square kilometers.
Read moreThe United Kingdom and the Netherlands co-hosted an online pledging event last week to raise funds for the UN plan to prevent a catastrophic oil spill from the FSO Safer, the decaying tanker off Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
Read moreThe IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 10), 24-28 April 2023, discussed measures to prevent hazardous chemicals from entering the marine environment. These materials include Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) and cleaning additives.
Read moreThe IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 10), 24-28 April 2023, agreed to a draft Protocol for verification of ballast water compliance monitoring devices, to be submitted to MEPC 80 for approval.
Read moreEMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) issued an inventory to provide an overview of the oil spill dispersant application capability at an EU level.
Read moreEMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) demonstrates how ,in 2022, they supported the European Commission on the maritime dimension of the European Green Deal, focusing on the legislative initiatives linked to the Fit for 55 package.
Read moreThe IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) held its 10th session from April 24 to 28, 2023.
Read moreThe latest guidance on national planning and implementation issued by the GloLitter Partnerships project has been published. The two newly launched guides are designed to help countries in their efforts to prevent and reduce sea-based marine plastic litter (SBMPL).
Read moreThe European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), in a statement released yesterday, supported the aims set out in the Nature Restoration Law, but believes this new proposal must act as a complement to existing EU legislation, rather than introducing another layer of complexity in nature restoration efforts.
Read moreIMO announced that it urges Member States to contribute equipment to help UN-led efforts to prevent a possible catastrophic oil spill from the FSO SAFER, an ageing and rapidly decaying floating storage offshore (FSO) unit moored 4.8 nautical miles off the Red Sea coast of Yemen.
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