The IMO Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships and Its Follow-Up Timeline

Hwang, Dae-Jung

doi:10.1080/25725084.2020.1779428

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“…This is in line with evidence from studies in municipal wastewater contexts [13,44,45]. The synthetic fibres released during the washing of textiles are a significant source of microplastics, which enter aquatic ecosystems from sewage discharges through wastewater treatment plants [44,45]. In the study, the results of visual particle sorting confirm that synthetic and manufactured natural materials were present together.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…When the ship's crew wash their uniforms (see Figure 6) or other textiles, microfibers end up in the ship's wastewater. This is in line with evidence from studies in municipal wastewater contexts [13,44,45]. The synthetic fibres released during the washing of textiles are a significant source of microplastics, which enter aquatic ecosystems from sewage discharges through wastewater treatment plants [44,45].…”

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confidence: 86%

“…Its importance is emphasized by the involvement of the IMO in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Program 2030, which defines seventeen sustainable development goals (SDGs), of which SDG 14 Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable encompasses the protection of the marine environment [42]. For the maritime industry to ensure the implementation of SDGs, an action plan has been developed to significantly reduce all types of marine fouling from ships by 2025, including plastic waste of both macro-and microparticles [43,44]. Despite existing legislation restricting the discharge of polluted wastewater from ships, discharges still occur [31].…”

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Microplastics in Ship Sewage and Solutions to Limit Their Spread: A Case Study

Kalnina

Demjanenko

Smilgainis

et al. 2022

Water

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The case study presented in the paper is the first in the field to find microplastic (MP) particles in both grey water (GW) and post-treatment sewage (TS) samples, which can also be legally discharged into specially protected areas. Compiling a data set of 50 water samples collected from the GW and TS samples of 5 transport ships involved in the case study, we show that the mean number of separated microparticles in the GW samples n = 72 particles per litre, and in the TS samples n = 51 particles per litre. Of the 614 separated particles, the most common were fibres n = 285 (46.4%), followed by other (various) hard particles n = 226 (36.8%) and soft particles n = 104 (16.8%). Attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR FT-IR) identification was mainly in the form polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) (solid particles and films), polyesters, polyamides, and acrylic fibres. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis revealed ecotoxic chemical elements on the surface of these particles. Our results show that the sewage treatment facilities installed on ships need to be improved, and we developed a solution for this. The findings of the case study certainly deserve further attention and serve as an impetus for research on the improvement of ship wastewater treatment facilities.

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Microplastics in Ship Sewage and Solutions to Limit Their Spread: A Case Study

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Demjanenko

Smilgainis

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“…It is important to develop protocols and contingency plans, to promote cooperation frameworks as well as encourage public awareness on dealing with potential pollution issues. Although the pollution impacts due to sunken containers is a topic of relevance, it is still in its discussion stage by international regulations [64].…”

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Marine Accidents in the Brazilian Amazon: Potential Risks to the Aquatic Environment

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Although the Brazilian Amazon is still one of the most well-conserved environments in the world, it contains an extensive network of waterways that are used by a wide range of vessels that transport both people and cargo, as well as undertaking other activities. To plan environmental risk disaster strategies here, the potential effects of technological disasters, including marine accidents, must be taken into consideration. This paper seeks to redress this by providing a review of the possible risks to the Amazon aquatic environment that could result from various types of marine accidents. While the Amazon region has been researched worldwide, both extensively and intensively, regarding land use, climate, and environmental characterization, work in this field is scarce. A review of the main environmental characteristics of the Amazon is provided, including a description of common marine accidents that have occurred in this region. The environmental impacts experienced by the aquatic environment due to marine accidents worldwide were reviewed from the scientific literature to examine potential risks to the Amazon waterways. It was found that marine accidents, such as fire/explosions and the sinking of ships with different types of cargo, can cause the spillage of oil and other hazardous materials, causing catastrophic damage to the aquatic environment. Changes in the hydrological characteristics of rivers, including unexpected changes in the weather, such as heavy rain and winds, may also influence pollutant dispersion. Initiatives to deal with these technological hazards in the Amazon basin should also consider the potential social and environmental impacts in the protected areas of this region. It is hoped that this paper can serve as a starting point toward the governance and planning of risk disaster management actions, which are aimed at reducing the negative environmental impacts caused by marine accidents in the region.

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“…These recommendations resulted in an amendment to Chapter V of the SOLAS convention (Safety-of-Life-At-Sea), which will enter into force on 1 January 2026, and which will oblige cargo ships to notify the competent authorities when they lose containers during their voyage. Another point of interest that was discussed at this meeting was the approach to container tracking and recovery systems at sea, where it was stated that their implementation would be a complicated task due to the large number of annual occurrences globally and the current state of technology [21].…”

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Towards a Global Surveillance System for Lost Containers at Sea

Molina-Padrón,

Cabrera-Almeida,

Araña-Pulido

et al. 2024

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Every year, more than 1500 containers are lost around the world. These accidents are increasingly more common due to the boom of the shipping industry, presenting serious consequences for marine ecosystems and maritime navigation. This problem has alerted various international organisms to regulate these catastrophes, incorporating new regulations that will force cargo ships to report the loss of containers during its voyages. However, the lack of technological means that support compliance with this regulation may lead to these accidents continuing to affect the maritime sector. This article analyzes different electronic technologies for the prevention of collisions with floating containers, as well as their monitoring at a global level. The analysis carried out provides a glimpse of the possibility of developing a global monitoring system for containers lost at sea. This analysis compares both the opportunities and limitations of each of the proposed technologies, demonstrating how the current state-of-the-art technology has sufficient means to address this problem.

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The IMO Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships and Its Follow-Up Timeline

Cited by 8 publications

References 1 publication

Microplastics in Ship Sewage and Solutions to Limit Their Spread: A Case Study

Microplastics in Ship Sewage and Solutions to Limit Their Spread: A Case Study

Marine Accidents in the Brazilian Amazon: Potential Risks to the Aquatic Environment

Towards a Global Surveillance System for Lost Containers at Sea

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