World Shipping Council’s Post

Tracking whales underwater and grading ships on speed restriction conformity are two ways Whale Safe are encouraging ships to slow down. With thousands of whales killed by strikes annually, the tide needs to turn. https://lnkd.in/erdjaYxT

Introducing  Euronav, this company has taken a noble stand for whale conservation as they commit to another year as members of The League Of Whale Guardians™. Through this partnership, we have saved endangered whale lives from vessel strikes and will save many more in the year to come. Unintended vessel strikes are the leading cause of death for some species of great whales, even pushing them to the brink of extinction. Unfortunately with the global vessel fleet expanding the areas where vessel routes cross over critical whale habitat is ever growing, leading to a higher rate of unintended whale deaths each year. Whale Guardians™ has carefully crafted a plan of rerouting for ships across the globe in a manner that adds negligible time and distance to the vessel routes while saving the maximum number of whale lives. We urge other industries to follow Euronav’s example and take this critical step towards preventing your vessels from committing any unintended strikes in the future. #savegreatwhales #whaleguardians #jointheleague#greatwhaleconservancy #whalefacts #bluewhales #greatwhales #stopshipstrikes #shipstrikes #endangeredspecies #criticallyendangered#globalshipping #whaleconservation #oceanconservation

Discover how Riccardo Losciale is overcoming barriers to protect seagrass meadows, a critical marine ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/eA_nuFBm Learn about efforts to preserve these underwater habitats here: https://lnkd.in/ePKW2fv9 #MarineConservation #Seagrass

Thank you, my dear friend Jeff Corwin, for shedding light on the urgent need to protect the North Atlantic Right Whales and eloquently laying out their current challenges. When you venture out to sea, I strongly encourage you to explore the Whale Alert App developed by ifaw and partners. This powerful tool aims to safeguard this species from extinction.   #WhaleAlertApp enhances safety by reducing the risk of fatal ship strikes by large vessels. It provides insights into active whale zones, recommended routes, areas to steer clear of, and real-time warnings in shipping lanes across US and Canadian coasts.   This empowers vessel operators to slow down and heighten their vigilance, minimizing the chances of whale collisions. #NorthAtlanticRightWhales #MarineConservation https://rb.gy/8n7wj

Discover how Riccardo Losciale is overcoming barriers to protect seagrass meadows, a critical marine ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/eA_nuFBm Learn about efforts to preserve these underwater habitats here: https://lnkd.in/ePKW2fv9 #MarineConservation #Seagrass

🌊 Navigating the Seas: the IALA Cardinal Buoy System The cardinal system is a globally recognized navigational tool developed by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA). Its cardinal buoys mark safe passages and indicate the direction of deeper water, helping ships avoid hazards and find the safest route. 🧭 Remembering the color and arrangement of stripes helps mariners quickly identify the cardinal direction associated with each buoy. These buoys are often placed to indicate safe passages around dangerous shoals, rocks, wrecks, or other navigational hazards. Each cardinal buoy is uniquely colored and numbered to correspond with one of the four cardinal directions: North, East, South, and West. 🛳️ When approaching a cardinal buoy, mariners use the principle of "Red Right Returning." This means that when returning from the open sea, you should keep the buoy to your right side to navigate safely through the channel. Following this rule helps ships stay in deeper waters and avoid potential dangers. Understanding the IALA Cardinal Buoy System is an essential piece of the Navigational safety puzzle. #IALA #NavigationalAids #Maritime #Navigation #SafePassage #Expertise

This week, the 2024 NOAA/USCG/EPA voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) zones went into effect. 🚢 From May 1st to December 15th (in Southern California) and to December 30th (in San Francisco and Monterey regions), large vessels are strongly encouraged to slow to 10 knots or less while transiting through these zones to reduce the risks of vessel strikes. ⚠️🐋 These specific areas contain populations of federally protected blue, humpback, and fin whales. Whale Safe works to display near real-time whale and ship data designed to prevent fatal ship collisions with these endangered whales. 🐳 As we head into the 2024 season, we’re reflecting on the past 2023 VSR season. We pulled together this season’s vessels and whale stats – check them out at our latest blog post! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWgRDThd Learn more about Whale Safe at www.WhaleSafe.com 💙

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Noise from commercial ships can travel long distances underwater, disrupting the lives of whales and other marine mammals. For #WorldOceanDay, learn why we need to #TurnDownTheVolume, especially in the Arctic: https://lnkd.in/emdnq2-N

🛥️ Combat marine growth like a pro! Our blog post delves into the importance of regular hull cleanings in #SouthFlorida, where warm waters accelerate the growth of barnacles and algae. Discover how to keep your vessel shipshape and seaworthy with our helpful tips. https://lnkd.in/giq5TkEp #HullCleanings #BoatMaintenance #DiverXTRM