IMO agrees to draft Revised Action Plan on marine plastics
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response agreed on the draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships.
Read moreDetailsThe IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response agreed on the draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships.
Read moreDetailsOver 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.
Read moreDetailsGreenpeace activists halted a petrochemical tanker in South Korea demanding a strong global plastics treaty.
Read moreDetailsPlastic pollution at sea is a significant environmental issue because of the devastating impact it has on marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health.
Read moreDetailsThe 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.
Read moreDetailsBIMCO has released a Best Practice Guide aimed at helping shipowners reduce their single-use plastic (SUP) footprint by installing advanced drinking water systems onboard.
Read moreDetailsAccording 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).
Read moreDetailsAccording to AMSA, in a concerted effort to combat the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, Plastic Free July stands as a global call to action, urging millions worldwide to reduce their reliance on plastic and adopt sustainable alternatives.
Read moreDetailsA 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 moreDetailsIn 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.
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