‘Mauritius Disaster’ Underlines Universal Participation Need in Maritime Laws

According to a UN News report, the devastating oil spill off the east coast of Mauritius has highlighted the need for global adoption of international legislation that governs the seas and protects small island states and their vulnerable marine ecosystems against ship pollution, UN trade body UNCTAD has stated.

Need for Universal Participation

The grounding last month of the MV Wakashio in an environmentally sensitive and biodiverse area has endangered marine life, food security, and health in...

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NZ Pulls Off Measures To Reduce Ship Emissions

New Zealand revealed plans to sign up to new international maritime regulations to reduce ship emissions and lift air quality around ports and harbors, reports Stuff.

Mediating environmental impacts

Subject to completion of the Parliamentary treaty examination process, New Zealand will become party to Annex VI of MARPOL, an International Maritime Organization (IMO) convention for the prevention of pollution from ships.

Joining this convention will improve the health and environmental impact of...

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