EU Landing Obligations for Commercial Fisheries The “discarding” practice that has been unavoidable for fisherman for years has been highly criticized by the EU. It has been calculated that 8% of the global fish catch is discarded back into the sea. Discarding is the...
Every issue related to bunkering is highly regulated by marine law because of the high dangers included. Bunkering is not a funny business and making it work means constant adherence to hundreds of regulations and maintaining quite complex business relationships....
Despite ship transportation being considered as the most energy efficient mode of transport, it still represents a significant contribution to global emissions. The sulphur content of marine fuels is determined by local legislation and regulated through the...
The word “bunkering” is said to come from the times when coal was used for ship fuel. We have moved a long way from these days but the risks and concerns regarding “firing up” of ships have not even slightly disappeared. The bunkering process has both economical and...
Maritime law is the rules and regulations that standardize activities at sea. Our seas and ocean are one of the most endangered resources that we have on our planet. The focus of policy makers is to protect the oceans and maritime life from danger and mistreat. In the...
