Tag: plastics

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has encouraged everyone in the maritime sector to take part in Plastic Free July by actively reducing plastic waste and adopting responsible garbage management practices. 

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez applauded the important commitments made at the United Nations Ocean Conference last week (9-13 June) in Nice, France, while urging countries to deliver on these promises as soon as possible.

At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, South Africa and Costa Rica shared their national efforts to tackle ship noise and marine plastic pollution, highlighting solutions and lessons learned to support global ocean health.

The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response agreed on the draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships.

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.

Greenpeace activists halted a petrochemical tanker in South Korea demanding a strong global plastics treaty.

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

The oceans may cover over 70% of the Earth's surface, but how often do we think about their immense importance? The oceans are not just large masses of water; they are the foundation of life on our planet, and their health affects every living organism, from the smallest plankton to humans.

BIMCO has released a Best Practice Guide aimed at helping shipowners reduce their single-use plastic (SUP) footprint by installing advanced drinking water systems onboard.

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).