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Explore what the IGF Code means for shipping’s low-carbon future and how Risk-Based Alternative Technology (RBAT) helps adapt regulations for...
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Discover the top 12 major oil spill incidents since 1967 that reshaped maritime safety, environmental policies, and global shipping. Learn...
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Discover the top 12 types of ocean pollution threatening marine ecosystems and global maritime operations. Learn what causes them, their...
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