Tag: microplastics

On 8 April 2025, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on new regulations aimed at reducing plastic pellet losses which are key contributors to microplastic pollution.

The EU Council on 17 December adopted its position on a regulation on preventing the loss of plastic pellets including in maritime transport.

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore has issued a circular with recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers. 

Plastic pollution at sea is a significant environmental issue because of the devastating impact it has on marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health.

IMO has issued a call towards businesses operating in the shipping and fisheries sectors are invited to express their interest in joining the Marine Plastic Litter Global Industry Alliance (GIA). 

According to IMO, a global project to help the maritime transport and fishing sectors in developing countries move towards a low-plastics future, has been granted an extension by the main donor, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad).  

GreenSeas Trust has installed its 18th BinForGreenSeas recycling bin opposite the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) headquarters in London.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Miura Co., announced that a microplastic (MP) collection device, which the two companies have been co-developing, was tested aboard the MOL car carrier EMERALD ACE, and following an audit, received Innovation Endorsement certification from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK), which recognizes innovative initiatives in the maritime industry.

The 80th session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will take place from 3-7 July 2023, and the entire maritime industry is holding its breath in anticipation as the MEPC is expected to adopt an upgraded IMO greenhouse gas (GHG) Strategy.

On World Environment Day, which holds great significance on the 5th of June, we gather together to address the urgent environmental issues that confront us.