Finland targets autonomous shipping by 2025

The Finnish government is taking the lead in the development of autonomous, unmanned ships to ply the world’s oceans in the not-so-distant future.
New European research project SHIPLYS to advance ship design anp Production

The European Commission has granted 6.2 Million Euros for a new research project called SHIPLYS (Ship Lifecycle Software Solutions).
IMO releases new guides for energy efficiency regulations

Three new guides that will support States to effectively implement IMO-adopted mandatory energy-efficiency measures for shipping have been rolled out during a training under the Global Environment Fac...
Larger marine animals face greater extinction risk

An unprecedented pattern of extinction in the oceans today that selectively targets large-bodied animals over smaller creatures is likely driven by human fishing, according to a new Stanford-led study...
Billions committed at Our Oceans conference

Participants in the third Our Ocean conference, held September 15-16 in Washington, D.C., announced over 136 new initiatives on marine conservation and protection valued at more than $5.
NOAA releases final ocean noise strategy roadmap

NOAA has released its final Ocean Noise Strategy Roadmap, which will guide the agency in more effectively and comprehensively managing ocean noise effects on marine life during the next decade.

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