Ballast Water and Sediment Discharge is prohibited into coastal waters to minimize the risks of introduction of harmful marine organisms. Since management of ballast water discharge becomes ...

Sources of oil pollution include accidental tanker spills, illegal discharge of ballast water, and leaks from offshore oil facilities, all of which threaten marine life, including coral reefs, ...

All eyes will be on the greenhouse gas debate. Seats are expected to be scarce in the room, with one delegate telling ...

Since the first discharge in August 2023 ... including Chiba Prefecture, have had their ballast water tested for radiation, and all have met safety standards,” said Song Myung-dal, Vice Minister ...

This encompasses a spectrum of issues, from ballast water discharge and oily waste to underwater-radiated noise and marine litter. Addressing these challenges necessitates a multifaceted approach, ...

Zebra mussels are native to eastern European waters but entered the Great Lakes in the late 1980s through ballast water discharged from ships, according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

SINGAPORE - Four Dutchmen, who were crew members on Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima when it struck another vessel and ...

“The use of these products could result in system failure, inability to meet ballast water discharge standards, or harm to the marine environment.” The USCG has urged vessel operators to confirm any ...

A minute later, the Vox Maxima hit the starboard side of the Marine Honour, which suffered damage to at least six water ballast tanks, 10 cargo oil tanks and the slop port tank as a result.