2023 IMO Biofouling Guidelines
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been at the forefront of the international efforts to address adverse impact of...
top of page
Search
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Sep 26
- 3 min
Regional Strategy on Biofouling Management endorsed in East Asia Sea region
Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) as part of its commitment to GloFouling Partnerships project...
391
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Sep 12
- 2 min
Invasive species have contributed to more than half of all global species extinctions in modern era
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) have completed a four year long survey, reviewing 13,000...
146
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Aug 25
- 2 min
Innovative and Transformative Partnerships for Ocean Governance
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) held its seventh assembly in Vancouver from 22-26 August 2023. Environmental leaders from 185...
88
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Aug 4
- 1 min
Tonga and Fiji spearhead the delivery of training course on biofouling management plans
The GloFouling Partnerships project has released a new training package, this time focusing on the development of Biofouling Management...
142
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Pacific region progresses towards implementation of IMO’s Biofouling Guidelines
Biofouling management is crucial in order to minimize introductions of invasive aquatic species via ships’ hulls. The spread of invasive...
149
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Galapagos Islands host international workshop on biofouling management in marine protected areas
The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, hosted an IMO's international workshop on biofouling management in MPAs and PSSAs.
343
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Mar 9
- 3 min
The GIA for Marine Biosafety welcomes Hempel a new member and approve its programme of work for 2023
Members of the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety met on 28th February 2023 for their 10th meeting to discuss the...
216
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Ship’s biofouling management reduces GHG emissions
Animation launched showing the issue of biofouling being responsible too for ships GHG emissions, as it increases drag and fuel consumption.
829
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
GIA for Marine Biosafety membership tripled since it's launch
Two new companies joined the Global Industry Alliance: Armach Robotics and Jotun, who will bring their experience to the alliance.
277
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
PEMSEA Regional Task Force meets to progress biofouling strategy
PEMSEA Regional Task Force meeting took place (23-25 November) in Manilla, the Philippines, hosted by Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
447
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Panama joins GloFouling Project to tackle aquatic invasive species introduced by ships’ biofouling
The GloFouling project has expanded its outreach by welcoming Panama as one of its beneficiary countries from the Central and South America
175
John Alonso
- Oct 20, 2022
- 5 min
2nd GloFouling Partnerships Forum presents state of affairs on biofouling management
The 2nd GloFouling Partnerships Forum and Exhibition on Biofouling Prevention and Management for Maritime Industries (11-14 October) was...
324
John Alonso
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Latin America moves towards improved marine biosecurity
CPPS held the first Task Force meeting to develop a Regional strategy and Action plan on biofouling management in the Southeast Pacific...
347
Jurga Å aulÄ—
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
New technology research at the forefront of GIA for Marine Biosafety
JSTRA is the latest member to join the GIA just in time before it’s 8th meeting due to take place on Monday 10th October 2022, where the mem
181
Marija Vranic
- Jun 22, 2022
- 1 min
GIA commissions animation on biofouling management solutions
Raising awareness of and combatting ocean pollution caused by micro-plastics, bio-fouling, chemicals and macro-organisms were the focus...
473
Marija Vranic
- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
Tackling aquatic invasive species introduced via biofouling – GloFouling task force reviews progress
The Global Project Task Force of the IMO-executed GloFouling Partnerships project, a collaboration between the Global Environment...
581
Marija Vranic
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Countries in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden draft Regional Strategy for Biofouling Management
Coordinating efforts to prevent the transfer of invasive aquatic species in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden was at the core of a meeting...
191
Marija Vranic
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
KCC Corporation joins the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety
Members of the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety conveyed for its sixth meeting and welcomed KCC Corporation, based in...
144
Marija Vranic
- Dec 6, 2021
- 3 min
Three countries lead the delivery of a training course on biofouling management
Jordan, the Philippines and Indonesia, through their respective training institutions, have delivered the training course on marine...
89
bottom of page