This category focuses on policies, legal frameworks, and regulatory developments aimed at protecting the marine environment and promoting sustainable maritime activities. It covers national and international maritime environmental laws, IMO conventions, marine pollution prevention, climate change regulations, carbon reduction strategies, and compliance with environmental standards in shipping and port operations.
The section also features analysis of environmental governance, ocean protection policies, maritime environmental impact assessments, coastal and marine resource management laws, and legal responses to emerging challenges such as low-carbon fuels, biodiversity conservation, and ocean pollution. It serves as an essential resource for policymakers, legal professionals, researchers, and maritime stakeholders engaged in advancing environmentally responsible and legally compliant maritime practices.
The European Union (EU) and Seychelles have renewed their Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) by signing a new four-year protocol that restores access for EU fishing vessels to Seychelles’ waters.
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The Red Sea shipping attacks have triggered fresh concerns over maritime security, international shipping, and the resilience of the global supply chain, with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) issuing a strong condemnation of the latest incidents. The attacks pose increasing risks to commercial vessels, seafarers, global logistics, and one of the world’s most strategically important maritime trade routes.
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A coordinated marine wildlife rescue operation has successfully saved an injured bottlenose dolphin named “Anmok-i” after it was rescued from Gangneung Port in Gangwon Province, South Korea, and transferred to a specialized marine animal rescue and treatment facility for medical care.
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A large-scale underwater cleanup operation has begun at Busan Port to remove accumulated waste tire fenders deposited beneath the water, marking a significant step toward improving marine environmental protection, port sustainability, and coastal pollution management.
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South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has announced revisions to its Onboard Safety and Health Standards, introducing practical changes aimed at improving seafarer safety, streamlining onboard health management, and reducing operational confusion for shipowners and crew.
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South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) is showcasing the country’s internationally recognized UNESCO-listed tidal flats and premium K-Seafood during the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, taking place at BEXCO in Busan from July 19 to July 29, 2026.
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Bangladesh has taken a major step toward strengthening its maritime governance by joining three important International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions, reinforcing the country’s legal framework for maritime safety, oil pollution liability, bunker fuel spill compensation and shipwreck removal. The move is expected to align Bangladesh’s maritime regulations with international standards while supporting sustainable shipping and the blue economy.
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A groundbreaking marine monitoring network deployed in Quebec’s Lower St. Lawrence River is providing scientists with an unprecedented view of underwater activity, offering valuable insights that could strengthen maritime environmental regulations, improve marine ecosystem protection, and support safer shipping operations.
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The World Shipping Council (WSC) has welcomed the European Commission’s latest revisions to the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), calling the proposed measures a significant step toward accelerating maritime decarbonisation, expanding the use of alternative marine fuels, and strengthening Europe’s position as a global green shipping hub.
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As the global shipping industry accelerates its transition toward cleaner marine fuels, the Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has introduced a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to help shipowners and operators develop robust Safety Management Systems (SMS) for methanol-fuelled vessels. Developed in collaboration with BIMCO and other leading maritime organizations, the guidance provides practical recommendations aligned with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code to improve safety both onboard ships and ashore.
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China has defended its inspection measures on Panamanian-flagged vessels, emphasizing that its port state control procedures are based on international maritime regulations and are aimed solely at strengthening maritime safety, shipping security, and marine pollution prevention.
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Viet Nam and the Philippines have strengthened their commitment to reducing marine plastic pollution by advancing national port waste management strategies aimed at preventing plastic litter from entering the ocean through sea-based sources.
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting freedom of navigation, international maritime law, and the safety of seafarers, while condemning attacks on civilian commercial vessels operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The decisions were announced at the conclusion of the IMO Council’s 137th session, highlighting the organization’s continued focus on secure global shipping, uninterrupted maritime trade, and international cooperation.
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced that Norwegian chief mate and rescue diver Adrian Willyson Brask will receive the prestigious 2026 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea posthumously after sacrificing his life during an attempt to save a young girl from a capsized fishing vessel in Norway. The award, regarded as the organization’s highest recognition for courage at sea, highlights extraordinary acts of bravery by maritime professionals who risk their own lives to protect others and safeguard the marine environment.
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The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, has strongly condemned the latest attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the escalating security situation is placing thousands of seafarers and global maritime trade at serious risk.
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