Oceanology

EU-PolarNet White Papers released

Five White Papers Published by EU-PolarNet, within which the WOC is a Working Partner, as a Follow-Up to 2018 Workshop Working Towards an Integrated European Polar Research Program

6 March 2019

The EU-PolarNet White Paper Workshop convened 50 international experts in La Cristalera, Spain, in September 2018, with the aim of drafting a set of policy documents that highlights issues in both the Arctic and Antarctic that urgently need to be addressed – and to which European polar research could make...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/06/eu-polarnet-white-papers-released/

WOC COO on “The Role of Shipping in The Blue Economy” at GST Europe, 20-21 March

 World Ocean Council COO Christine Valentin will be Speaking on “The Role of Shipping in ‘The Blue Economy’” at GST Europe, 20-21 March, Copenhagen

17 February 2019 – With the theme of “A New Dawn for Sustainable Shipping: 2020 to 2050”, Green Ship Technology (GST) 2019 (20-21 March, Copenhagen) will be focusing on solutions to decarbonize the shipping industry and minimize its environmental impact – from the sulphur cap and BWM convention, to climate change and ocean plastics.

Our way of...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/17/woc-coo-on-the-role-of-shipping-in-the-blue-economy-at-gst-europe-20-21-march/

LR receives approval to carry out verification activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

08 February 2019 – The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has approved Lloyd’s Register (LR) as a recognised classification society for the construction of mobile units in the N

The Lloyd’s Register HQ’s Building

orwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).This follows a change to section three of the Petroleum Safety Authority’s (PSA) framework HSE regulations, which now permits mobile units employed in petroleum activities on the NCS to be designed in accordance with relevant maritime requirements.

The...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/08/lr-receives-approval-to-carry-out-verification-activity-on-the-norwegian-continental-shelf/

WOC-Kelley Drye Ocean and Waterways Conference, Houston, 8 Marc

WOC AND LAW FIRM KELLEY DRYE COLLABORATE TO PRESENT OCEAN AND WATERWAYS CONFERENCE

World Ocean Council and Kelley Drye Team Up to Convene Ocean and Waterway Industries Around Risk and Sustainable Development, Houston, 8 March

7 February 2019 – The WOC-Kelley Drye Ocean and Waterways Conference on March 8, 2019 in Houston expands upon the ongoing   Kelley Drye  efforts to engage the business community in addressing ocean and waterway issues, challenges and opportunities.

This half-day program will...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/07/woc-kelley-drye-ocean-and-waterways-conference-houston-8-marc/

WOC CEO to Keynote First Global Offshore Wind Summit

Paul Holthus, CEO, World Ocean Council

World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO) Launches Flagship Offshore Wind Industry Event with WOC Input on Ocean Industry Leadership, Collaboration and Action

31 January 2019

The World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO) has invited World Ocean Council (WOC) CEO, Paul Holthus, as opening plenary speaker at the 1st Global Offshore Wind Summit (Taipei, 5-6, March, 2019).

CEO Holthus will focus on the importance of collaboration between the growing offshore wind sector and other...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/31/woc-ceo-to-keynote-first-global-offshore-wind-summit/

The BDI@982: a disaster waiting to happen

John Faraclas – picture credits Kenny Hickey

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) fell below the 1,000 points psychological threshold; an expected fall and now reads 982 – minus 54 points. Geopolitics continue to deteriorate all over Planet Ocean. John Faraclas’ daily markets briefing:

The Capes’ triple-digit losses brought also another unwanted situ: the loss of the 1,800 points base and now the BCI stands at 1,775 – minus 117 points!!!!!

The Panamaxes were also affected with the BPI now standing at 893...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/24/the-bdi982-a-disaster-waiting-to-happen/

Call for Proposals on “Transdisciplinary Research for Ocean Sustainability”

The Belmont Forum Seeks Proposals to Accelerate Ocean Sustainable Use; the World Ocean Council Will Work to Ensure Industry Engagement

15 January 2019

The Belmont Forum call for proposals on “Transdisciplinary Research for Ocean Sustainability”, in collaboration with Future Earth and JPI Oceans, aims to bring together researchers and other expertise to innovate solutions to advance sustainable use of the ocean and minimize the effects of climate change. The deadline for project pre-registration...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/15/call-for-proposals-on-transdisciplinary-research-for-ocean-sustainability/

HullWiper tackles Mauritian marine biofouling in partnership with Immersub

Port Louis, Mauritius

First East African operational base supports Mauritius Ports Authority ‘Green Port Concept’

Mauritius, 10 January 2019 – HullWiper Ltd has signed a new agreement with Indian Ocean-based underwater hull cleaning specialists Immersub, marking its first step into the African continent in the continued drive to keep vessels’ hulls, and the oceans, free of non-native marine species.

It is the latest extension of HullWiper’s leasing programme, introduced in 2017 to work with...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/10/hullwiper-tackles-mauritian-marine-biofouling-in-partnership-with-immersub/

The Silent Killer is the Big Picture

Photo: ibanplastic.com

The Silent Killer is the Big Picture
DAKAR TO PARAMARIBO – 2305nm
Row4Ocean – World Record Attempt to row 2305nm. Africa to South America. Port of Departure: Dakar, Senegal, Africa – Port of Arrival: Paramaribo, Suriname, South America.

Team: Patrick Bol, Lewis Knollman,Andrew Ruinoff, Matt Wilds.

New Year’s Day 2019

“The support we are getting is amazing from our families and from fans all over the world. We are trying to break records but the big picture is that this is a...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/01/the-silent-killer-is-the-big-picture/

Ministers head for cliff edge by failing to end overfishing

After a long night of negotiations, the EU’s Fisheries Council agreed fishing limits for the North Sea and North-East Atlantic that will see overfishing continue in 2019. This was the penultimate chance for Ministers to meet their legal obligations under the Common Fisheries Policy to end overfishing for all stocks by 2020 at the latest. 

For many stocks, including cod of the west of Scotland or pollack in the Celtic sea, the Ministers agreed fishing limits above the scientifically-advised...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/12/19/ministers-head-for-cliff-edge-by-failing-to-end-overfishing/

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