Environment

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore’s Executive Vice President, Matthieu de Tugny, addresses what is required of class societies if the maritime industry  is to achieve a sustainable blue economy.

The maritime industry is currently experiencing a sustained period of growth, with shipping and port industries representing 40% of the ocean economy’s total worth, which today stands at $2.2 trillion. This growth is reflected in the current global orderbook, which – according to the Clarksons newbuilding price index – has seen a 45% increase in newbuild orders since 2021. However, this economic strength is tempered by mounting challenges that cannot be ignored. Continue reading “Maritime industry must act if it is to achieve a sustainable blue economy”

ITOPF has published the 2025/26 edition of its Handbook, providing information on the different types of pollutants encountered at sea and the challenges, impacts, and response options associated with each especially marine spills.

Marine spills can involve a wide variety of substances beyond oil, including vegetable oils, chemicals, bulk cargoes, and plastics, each behaving differently in the marine environment and posing distinct risks. In its latest Handbook, ITOPF outlines the main categories of pollutants, their effects, and the approaches typically taken to manage them. Continue reading “How well do you know the different types of marine spills?”