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A Call for Essential Maritime Waste-Management Training

Cleaner Seas April 18, 2025

By Benny Carlson, Co-Founder of Marinfloc Article for Debate In my 30 years in the industry, I have witnessed firsthand how waste handling on ships remains one of the most underestimated challenges in maritime operations. The problem is not a lack of care—officers and crew members do not want

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Top Sustainable Marine Products: From Recycled Plastics to Eco-Friendly Fishing Gear

Cleaner Seas April 9, 2025

The maritime industry is seeing a big change with sustainable marine products. These products tackle ocean pollution head-on. Items like sunglasses, bracelets, and bike accessories are made from recycled materials that used to harm our seas. Ghost fishing gear is a big problem, adding 640,000 tonnes of plastic to our oceans every year. These lost […]

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FloodFighters@Seawork: A new initiative for 2025 to strengthen ood rescue capabilities

Cleaner Seas April 7, 2025

Seawork is to introduce FloodFighters@Seawork, an exciting new feature for 2025, dedicated to enhancing ood rescue operations through a pavilion, conference, and webinar. As extreme weather events continue to rise, ensuring that emergency responders are equipped with the best tools, training and resources is more crucial than ever. FloodFighters Conference – 10 June 2025,

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MEPC 83: Policy Must Catch Up with Progress, Says NatPower Marine CEO

Cleaner Seas April 7, 2025

[London, UK, 7 April 2025 ]— As the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee prepares to meet in London from 7 to 11 April, NatPower Marine is urging regulators to keep pace with what is already happening across the maritime sector. While global frameworks are still under negotiation, industry leaders are not standing still. Stefano D.M. […]

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Class societies collaborate to standardise emissions data fields at IMO

Cleaner Seas April 5, 2025

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed the expansion of the data reference model within the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business (IMO Compendium) following the conclusion of the 49^th meeting of its Facilitation Committee (FAL 49), adding a range of standardised emissions reporting data fields for the first time. The new ‘Fuel oil

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Indian Register of Shipping marks 50th Foundation Day with release of Special Cover by India Post

Cleaner Seas April 4, 2025

On its 50th Foundation Day – 4th April 2025, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) marked a historic milestone as India Post released a Special Cover commemorating 50 years of IRS’s excellence in the maritime industry. This prestigious philatelic tribute highlights IRS’s contributions to maritime safety, environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance, symbolising its

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BAR Technologies Urges Shipping Industry to Recognise Wind as a Key Fuel in Decarbonisation Debate

Cleaner Seas March 20, 2025

In response to a new study by UMAS and the UCL Energy Institute’s Shipping and Oceans Research Group, which highlights the challenges faced by developing nations in accessing affordable financing for e-fuel production, BAR Technologies is calling for a broader, more inclusive debate on the future of shipping fuels. While we welcome the ongoing conversations […]

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Ship Energy Efficiency and Fuel Conservation

Cleaner Seas February 12, 2025

As our vessels cut through the vast seas, the spotlight turns to the evolving landscape of ship energy efficiency and fuel conservation. In this article, we’ll navigate the waters of innovation and explore initiatives that promise a greener and more sustainable future for our floating giants. The Hull of the Matter: Revolutionising Ship Design Let’s […]

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How Businesses Can Minimise Their Marine Footprint: Effective Approaches

Cleaner Seas January 31, 2025

Table of Contents Introduction Unpacking Business-Induced Marine Degradation Ethical Procurement: Selecting Ocean-Safe Suppliers Cutting Down Plastic Dependency and Rethinking Packaging Slashing Carbon Output and Embracing Renewable Energy Smarter Water Management: Business Approaches Responsible Waste Handling and Circular Economy Tactics Collaborating with Marine

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Salvors needed to put Red Sea’s long-term environmental impact first amid Sounion disaster, says Ambipar Response

Cleaner Seas January 30, 2025

The long-term environmental impact of the Sounion vessel disaster, both of the vessel and the Red Sea, were at the forefront of the critical salvage operation, noted Ambipar Response, the emergency response division of Ambipar Group, who led the spill response and pollution prevention effort for the stricken 164,000 dwt tanker (IMO: 9312145) in August […]