Maritime transport is a critical component of global trade, yet it comes with significant environmental challenges. One major concern is the emission of sulfur oxides (SOx), harmful pollutants produced by […]
Hull maintenance and cleaning are essential practices in the maritime industry, ensuring optimal ship performance, lower operating costs, and reduced environmental impact. As ships traverse various marine environments, their hulls […]
Bunker oil spills represent one of the most severe environmental hazards in the maritime industry, causing devastating ecological and economic consequences. These spills occur during fueling operations or accidents involving […]
Dredging at sea is a critical activity in the maritime industry, playing a key role in maintaining navigable waterways, constructing ports, and restoring coastal environments. By removing sediments and debris […]
The MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Convention represents a pivotal piece of international maritime legislation focused on minimizing pollution caused by ships. Among its six […]
Oil pollution from ships has long been recognized as one of the most serious environmental threats posed by the maritime industry. Accidental oil spills and operational discharges from commercial vessels […]
The health of the world’s oceans and seas is increasingly under threat from pollution, overfishing, and climate change. Of these, pollution, particularly from plastic waste, is one of the most […]
The Persian Gulf, a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, is one of the most biodiverse marine environments in the world. Despite its relatively shallow waters and high salinity, this […]
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, commonly known as MARPOL, is a key international marine environmental convention aimed at minimizing pollution of the oceans and seas […]
At the 23rd Ministerial conference of the parties (COP 23) of the Barcelona Convention taking place in Portoroz (Slovenia, 4-8 December 2023), the contracting parties to the convention agreed on several […]
