High-risk, plastic litter zones for marine life in the North Atlantic
A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life.
Read moreA new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreMitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Idemitsu Kosan) announced the joint start of a demonstration test on the recycling of used plastic waste generated aboard a very large crude carrier (VLCC).
Read moreLyondellBasell, announced its involvement in a groundbreaking value chain collaboration aimed at transforming end-of-life industry from the maritime waste into innovative plastics.
Read moreTT Club highlights the dangers to the marine environment of plastic pellet or nurdle spillage. Those involved in the supply of what is a universal component of plastic materials must be more aware and take steps to ensure their safe carriage.
Read moreThe Ocean Cleanup, A.P. Moller-Maersk, and Maersk Supply Service announced that they will extend their collaboration to validate a system that reliably removes significant amounts of ocean plastic.
Read moreThe Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on waste shipments, which will ensure that the EU takes greater responsibility for its waste and does not export its environmental challenges to third countries.
Read moreWhile the debate rages as to how to mitigate the risks to the maritime ecosystem, those arising through the entire freight supply chain need to be recognised, TT Club highlights.
Read moreResearchers from Kyushu University and Asahi Kasei Corporation have developed a new way to estimate the age of microplastics found in the upper oceans. The method involves a combination of analyzing plastic oxidation levels with environmental factors such as UV exposure and ambient temperature.
Read moreTo reduce the risk of large nurdle spills experienced in recent years, the regulatory work is now focusing on packaging requirements for plastic pellets within the freight container, notification to the carrier so that containers containing plastic pellets can be identified quickly to aid recovery, and stowage requirements for containers containing plastic pellets, argues Mrs. Kim Jefferies, Special Adviser, Arendal.
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