With far-reaching implications, California Laws will mandate corporate accountability and transparency regarding emissions and climate-related financial risk reporting.
An Alaskan operator faces major penalties for repeated illegal oil discharges into marine waters.
Scrubbers reduce SO2 emissions, but contaminants removed from the exhaust are simply dumped into the ocean as toxic waste.
After 15 years of inaction, the IMO must require ships to switch to cleaner fuels to save the Arctic.
With far-reaching implications, California Laws will mandate corporate accountability and transparency regarding emissions and climate-related financial risk reporting.
An Alaskan operator faces major penalties for repeated illegal oil discharges into marine waters.
Scrubbers reduce SO2 emissions, but contaminants removed from the exhaust are simply dumped into the ocean as toxic waste.
After 15 years of inaction, the IMO must require ships to switch to cleaner fuels to save the Arctic.
The Xpress Pearl is ordered to pay US$1 billion for causing the worst marine environmental disaster in the Indian Ocean.
Shipowners are urged to assess their scrubber system and strategize ahead of the phased ban on discharge in OSPAR waters.
The UN High-Level Political Forum concluded July 23rd calling for urgent action to accelerate further progress on the SDGs.
Vancouver and Prince Rupert ports have open-loop scrubber bans in place. Why is Ottawa dragging its feet?
OSPAR Ministers expand the OSPAR maritime area by 2.5 million km² to include Macaronesia waters.
The United States DOJ makes Eagle Shipping pay for their dumping deception and for trying to conceal their crime.
Environmental degradation, including air pollution and marine damage force port cities to push back as cruise tourism hits the limits.
Toxic wastewater from cruise ship scrubbers prompts Portland locals to push for an immediate ban before it’s too late.
As of July 1, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland began enforcing a ban on scrubber discharges in their territorial waters.
European nations ban toxic scrubber wastewater discharges in Atlantic waters. A landmark win in the fight for cleaner seas.
As the industry is funded, economic incentives for banks can help to slow marine pollution and biodiversity loss.
Norway and Switzerland sign first-ever carbon removal deal under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
UN summit yields marine protection pledges, deep-sea mining pause, and new momentum for global ocean action.
The VLSFO industry is poised for sustained growth backed by regulatory pressure and technological advancement.
Following the UN Ocean Conference, the IMO Secretary General urges investment in clean fuels and green ports.
French court hears landmark greenwashing case against oil giant TotalEnergies, with major implications for ESG accountability.
China strengthens maritime pollution response rules to protect marine environments.
Sweden cracks down on unregulated shipping fleets to enforce environmental compliance.
Ireland is considering adopting OSPAR regulations to control ship scrubber discharges, aiming to reduce marine pollution by 2029.
The United Nations Ocean Conference. June 9-13 will be a critical moment in the fight to protect the ocean.
Researchers suggest an urgent need for cleaner fuels and call for a global ban on scrubber discharge.
A new report on Gen-Z and millennials shows just how important environmental sustainability is in their decisions.
Global asset managers fund the world's most carbon-intensive fossil fuel companies through investments marketed as “green”.
A Silversea Cruise was fined for violating the maritime regulations of Italy by taking the scenic route.
The Clean Arctic Alliance urges officials and member states to address the rise of super pollutants in the arctic.
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Hawaii is the latest state to sue Big Oil, claiming the industry was aware it would warm the planet.
A perfect storm drove global carbon emission from the container shipping industry to an all-time high.
With mass bleaching and warming seas threatening one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems, Australia faces mounting pressure to act.
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A federal judge has ruled that Florida is in violation of protection laws that led to the deaths of a record number of manatees in the state.
Two shipping firms are fined $1.85 million and banned from U.S. operations for illegal dumping and falsifying records.
Sweden's upcoming ban on scrubber water discharges, influenced by Chalmers researchers, marks a significant environmental policy advancement.
An EU audit reveals inadequate enforcement allows polluting ships to evade regulations, hindering the Union’s zero-pollution objectives.
The maritime industry faces a wave of regulatory changes in 2025, many of which stem from agreements and policies adopted in prior years.
While the IMO drags its feet, more states and countries move forward to establish their own scrubber bans and restrictions.
Chief Engineer is sentenced to prison for environmental crimes for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS)
Why give "The Ocean" a seat at the table? Dive into this expert Q&A to see how a marine research institute is redefining conservation leadership.
The world’s richest people generate more CO2 in 90 minutes than most people do in a lifetime!
The Ship Captain's claim he wasn’t on board when 1M liters of discharge was dumped didn’t sway the French Court.
Members of the group, Protect Virginia, call for restricted access to mega cruise ships in their ports based on levels of their discharge waste that far exceeds that of other cruise ships.
Members of MEPA attended a recent webinar lead by experts and co-hosts to learn about ECGS ("scrubber") pollution; particularly in areas like Alaska, where scrubber discharge is having catastrophic effects on their way of life.
Oil spills have devastating and long-lasting effects on the ocean and marine environment. Let's take an historic look back at the most disastrous spills to date.
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Will the global shipping industry be the first to see a mandated fee structure based on GHG emissions?
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