Why security planning matters in modern dredging and port works
trade, underpinning essential supply lines. Security threats and workplace distributions therefore carry repercussions that extend far beyond any individual location, and facilitate a response that goes beyond passive monitoring and reactive measures. Both the US Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization stress the importance of preventative measures and informed responses that allow critical operations to continue undisturbed. Balancing safety, continuity and compliance is only possible through strategic security planning. The complicated risk profile of maritime sitesThough
Former Chief Hydrographer of MPA Awarded Prince Albert I Medal for Hydrography
.Dr Oei’s career spans close to four decades. He played an early role in advancing the use of satellite positioning and real-time current measurement in hydrographic surveys, improving the accuracy and reliability of marine data. He also contributed to international efforts at the International Maritime Organization to strengthen navigational safety, including work supporting the adoption of electronic chart display systems on ships.Beyond technology and standards, Dr Oei is a strong advocate for international cooperation in hydrography. He chaired key regional and global bodies under the IHO
Study: Low Sulfur Fuel Reduces Lightning, May Increase Temperatures
can be seen as a side benefit as it can be dangerous to mariners and equipment as well as hinder visibility and normal operations at sea. Jin said another consequence of the shipping regulation might be warmer global temperatures.“Due to the 2020 emission regulation imposed by the International Maritime Organization, we observed a decrease in sulfur emissions from ships after 2020,” he said. “With less sulfate aerosol emitted from ships, we observed darker clouds over the North Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Because clouds become darker, they absorb more solar radiation. Our
Yanmar, Sony Form Joint Venture for Underwater Sensing Technology
to enhance and commercialize remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) used for underwater surveys and hull-cleaning operations.Growing concern over greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and the spread of invasive organisms attached to hulls has prompted a stricter regulatory response from the International Maritime Organization. Meeting these requirements typically relies on divers to clean hulls, a method that raises safety and labor shortage concerns.In response, Yanmar is developing a high-pressure water jet ROV that offers a fast cleaning speed, along with a debris collection system capable of filtering
World Maritime Day Parallel Event 2025 Held in Dubai
innovation and strengthen international cooperation during the celebration of the 2025 World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE) last week.The event (September 30–October 1) was hosted by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).The event combined a maritime exhibition showcasing innovations in sustainable shipping, with a series of five panel discussions over two days, featuring experts and policy makers:Panel 1: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity underscored the links between ocean health
IMO Calls for Action After UN Ocean Conference
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez has applauded the important commitments made at the United Nations Ocean Conference (9-13 June) in Nice, France, while urging countries to deliver on these promises as soon as possible.Dominguez said: “Commitments are a necessary first step, but they are not the finish line. We must now move beyond the statements and turn those words into real, measurable action. That will take all stakeholders coming together, sharing information, and aligning actions to bridge differences and drive progress.”Dominguez
Schmidt Ocean Institute Successfully Concludes Inaugural Antarctic Expedition
around this part of the global Ocean in the coming decade.” R/V Falkor (too) is a certified Class C polar vessel, which means it can operate in austral summer when there is light sea ice, also known as first-year ice. The ship received its polar certification from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in October 2024. It was operationally supported by EYOS (Expeditions, Yachts, Operations, and Support Services), an internationally known polar expedition organization. EYOS aided in mission planning, permitting, and more. King said two ice pilots also joined the expedition to
IHO Nautical Information Provision Work Group endorses Guide for Nautical Data 2.1
2.1. The guide was unanimously endorsed.The guide has been written, with contributory input from International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) members around the world, to support hydrographic offices and port authorities in the discharge of their collective responsibilities as per the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter V, Regulation 9: Hydrographic Services.SOLAS sets out the minimum standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of ships, compatible with their safety. Specifically, Chapter V, Regulation
Underwater Radiated Noise and Ocean Health
effects on marine ecosystems. Species like whales and dolphins are particularly vulnerable, as they rely on sound for long-distance communication and navigation. Coastal waters, where marine biodiversity is often concentrated, are especially sensitive to URN.Regulatory bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have begun addressing this issue. The IMO's URN guidelines encourage stakeholders to adopt noise reduction measures, and national and regional measures are providing focused protection for particularly sensitive coastal areas, e.g. through mandatory or voluntary slow down
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