Pollution Control
-
News
Study spotlights fibreglass contamination in marine life
Researchers are calling for urgent regulation following the discovery of fibreglass particles in oysters and mussels for the first time.
-
News - Videos
WATCH: Detecting oil spills using satellite technology
PML is harnessing the power of advanced new technology to monitor and address oil spills
-
News
Van Oord ‘regrets’ oil spill after dredger hits tanker
A clean-up is under way in Singapore after the Dutch firm Van Oord’s dredger crashed into an oil tanker at berth and ruptured an oil tank.
-
News
Engine control issue leads to collision
7,000 litres of marine diesel oil were spilled when a moored fishing vessel collided with an unmanned tug, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has reported.
-
News
Mitigating noise for floating offshore wind
A new research programme is set to develop knowledge on noise mitigation for floating offshore wind
-
News
Cummins launches inland waterways engine
Engine manufacturer Cummins has launched an engine complete with exhaust after-treatment system for vessels operating on Europe’s inland waterways.
-
News
Plastic: The poison in our oceans
It’s been a while coming, but there are signs that new regulations may be coming down the line to stop plastic pollution from shipping.
-
News
Groundings, fires, breakdowns – busy start to 2024
From groundings to clearing up plastic pellets, it’s been a busy start to the year for marine salvors, reports Peter Barker.
-
News
Partnership pushes aluminium anodes over zinc
Vessel builders and operators should consider switching to aluminium anodes, says the Clean Harbour Partnership.
-
News
Oil and chemical spills up in 2023: report
There were more crude and refined oil spills in the oceans last year along with more chemical leaks, the International Salvage Union’s annual report shows.
-
News
Study reveals worst North Atlantic areas for plastic waste
Researchers at Plymouth Marine Laboratory have modelled how plastic waste moves around the North Atlantic to better understand what species and habitats are most at risk
-
News
Italy starts entire coastal mapping project
The most modern sensor and monitoring technology is being deployed to map Italy’s entire coastal habitats.
-
News
Barge sinks in Hamburg with 3,500 litres of diesel on board
Salvage operatives attempted to contain oil leaking off an inland barge that sank at the Port of Hamburg.
-
News
More emissions rules ahead: UK government launches probe
The UK has launched a Call for Evidence to look at extending its Emissions Control Area around the country.
-
News
IMCA calls on ship operators to clean hulls
The IMCA has released guidance on biofouling not just to save fuel And cut emissions but also to minimise the transfer of invasive marine species to foreign waters.
-
News
New tug to protect Australia’s coastline
Netherlands-based Smit Lamnalco has signed a 10-year contract with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to provide emergency response services in Australia’s Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef regions.
-
News
IMO publishes book to mark 75 years
The International Maritime organisation is marking 75 years since the adoption of the IMO Convention by publishing a book on safer shipping and cleaner seas.
-
News
ETA raises concerns about EU emissions rules
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) has raised concerns surrounding the implications of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) for ports on Europe’s peripheries.
-
News
Crew negligence caused Swedish ferry grounding
The Swedish Coast Guard says two crew were fined for causing a major oil spill after their negligence resulted in the grounding of a ferry.
-
News
IMO targets cannot be hit, say 46% of ship owners
Almost half of the ship owners surveyed by Hamburg shipping trade fair organiser SMM did not think IMO emissions targets could be hit.