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 the Pacific Ocean made up of a mixture of various products (plastic bags, nets, cans...) and concentrated by the effect of sea currents. Sorting and … 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 routes, this region is nevertheless economically oriented towards the sea because it is rich of two main resources: oil and fish. A coveted fishing reource … 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 and a rebalancing of the equilibrium of power, as the entry of these two states would formalize their alliance with the NATO states. More broadly, … 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 economy. They contribute to the affirmation of maritime transport as the main vector of imports and exports throughout the world. To remain competitive and attractive, … 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 contributed to the under-utilization of the resource-landed Gulf of Guinea region. Read on to understand how the implementation of the Yaounde Code of Conduct has … 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, shipping is still responsible for a considerable amount of greenhouse gas emissions. If added to the list of nations by emissions, shipping would be the … 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 set binding targets. A revolution is therefore underway to have cleaner modes of propulsion. A necessary ecological transition It is true that maritime transport is … 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 largely ignored aspect is that particular areas are more affected than others. One of these areas is the Arctic region. Effects of Climate Change on … 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 its actions to secure a sustainable future for Africa's seas. Africa's blue economy can be a crucial contributor to the regional and global economy and … Continue reading Africa’s Blue Economy: The Red Code Alarm
Drones and Maritime Surveillance
France’s EEZ, 10,2 million km² (3,94 million sq mi), is the second largest maritime area in the world after the United States. 97% of the French EEZ is related to its overseas departments and communities, the metropolitan EEZ representing only 370,000 km² (143,000 sq mi.). In order to monitor this immense overseas EEZ, a significant … Continue reading Drones and Maritime Surveillance