Iran has released two Greek oil tankers seized earlier in May ending the diplomatic impasse between Athens and Tehran. The Iranian foreign ministry said that an Iranian-flagged tanker seized in … Continue reading Two Greek oil tankers released in Iran
The Export of Waste by Sea
The problem of waste management is really a maritime one, insofar as the majority of objects observed at sea comes from the coast. There are reports of a "continent" in … Continue reading The Export of Waste by Sea
Gulf of Guinea: A Warning to Industrial Fishing
map of western african and Bay of Guinea region The Gulf of Guinea extends over 3,500 mi (5,700 km) of coastline from Senegal to Angola. Far from the main shipping … Continue reading Gulf of Guinea: A Warning to Industrial Fishing
The Militarization of the High North
While Finland and Sweden have expressed their wish to join NATO in the near future, the question arises of a possible evolution of the security situation in the High North … Continue reading The Militarization of the High North
Maritime Canals Enlargement, a Strategic Issue?
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea The international maritime canals are « choke points » of strategic interest as they regulate the world … Continue reading Maritime Canals Enlargement, a Strategic Issue?
Yaounde Code of Conduct, a Needful Alliance
Trans-border cooperation in mitigating illicit maritime activities remains necessary due to the transnational nature of maritime insecurity. High incidents of sea banditry, piracy, and associated crimes within the maritime domain … Continue reading Yaounde Code of Conduct, a Needful Alliance
Sustainability in the Shipping Industry
The shipping industry is the backbone of the global economy, carrying over 80% of all trade. Although, as an industry, it is more carbon efficient than road or air shipping, … Continue reading Sustainability in the Shipping Industry
Maritime Transport Innovation
Maritime transport is commonly presented as the cleanest mode of transport. However, the reality is less obvious. In order to boost the ecological transition of this sector, the IMO has … Continue reading Maritime Transport Innovation
Plastic Pollution in the Arctic
Plastic pollution in the Arctic coast. Since the COP26 climate change summit held in November 2021, the media focus has increasingly been on climate change and environmental degradation. However, one … Continue reading Plastic Pollution in the Arctic
Africa’s Blue Economy: The Red Code Alarm
Africa's blue economy Climate change, overfishing, and exhaustive ocean practices in several economic sectors threaten marine biodiversity. Africa's Blue Economy: The Red Code Alarm explains Africa's blue economy strategy and … Continue reading Africa’s Blue Economy: The Red Code Alarm