Tag: plastic debris

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%.

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. 

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).  

In an effort to tackle with marine litter, the IMO MEPC 81, that took place 18-22 March 2024, discussed about the reporting procedures for lost containers and carriage of plastic pellets by sea and took important decisions towards. Containers lost overboard can be a serious hazard to navigation and safety at sea as well as to the marine environment. 

The IMO is advancing efforts to ensure the safe transport of plastic pellets transported on ships, which can cause damage to the marine environment if released into the sea. 

The 9th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) discussed a draft MEPC circular on recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, as requested by the Sub-Committee on Prevention of Pollution and Response (PPR). 

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Idemitsu Kosan today announced a joint effort on the recycling of marine plastic waste.In a collaborative endeavour, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Idemitsu Kosan have unveiled their joint initiative aimed at addressing the issue of marine plastic waste through recycling.

The 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), 3-7 July 2023, discussed measures to tackle the serious issue of marine litter due to shipping. 

The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 10), 24-28 April 2023, agreed a draft MEPC circular on recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers. It also focused on fishing gear loss prevention.