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.
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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South-East Asian nations have taken another major step toward improving maritime environmental protection and oil spill emergency preparedness by strengthening regional cooperation to tackle transboundary marine pollution incidents.
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São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), marking a significant milestone in the country’s long-term strategy to protect marine biodiversity, strengthen sustainable fisheries, and support the growth of the blue economy.
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily suspended its evacuation operation in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, citing the need to reassess safety conditions before continuing the mission.
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Azerbaijan is preparing to introduce a comprehensive new fisheries law aimed at modernizing the country’s fisheries sector through digital technologies, scientific resource management, and stronger oversight to combat illegal fishing.
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A dramatic marine wildlife rescue operation has ended successfully after the Royal Canadian Navy and fisheries officials worked together for four days to free a young humpback whale trapped in fishing gear off the coast of British Columbia.
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Government regulators and marine scientists are investigating the death of an endangered fin whale that was carried into the Alaska port of Seward on the bow of a cruise ship on Friday.
The dead female whale, measuring 61 feet in length and reportedly appearing to be pregnant, was removed by local responders and transported to a nearby beach for further examination, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the launch of a large-scale evacuation operation for more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in and around the Strait of Hormuz, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.
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