Did You Know? Whale Strike Avoidance Plans are a crucial part of modern maritime safety practices. These plans are designed to prevent collisions between ships and whales, which can be fatal for these majestic marine mammals and potentially damaging to vessels. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and various marine conservation groups have developed comprehensive guidelines to minimize the risks of whale strikes. These include: -Speed Limits: Vessels are advised to reduce speed in areas known for high whale activity, especially during migration and breeding seasons. -Enhanced Watchkeeping: Ships implement rigorous lookout procedures, using both visual observations and advanced technology like radar and sonar. -Route Adjustments: Vessels may alter their courses to avoid regions with high whale densities, based on information from marine conservation authorities. -Reporting Systems: Sailors are encouraged to report whale sightings and any collisions, contributing to a database that helps refine avoidance strategies. These measures have shown significant success. For instance, in the North Atlantic, specific protections for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale include mandatory slow-speed zones in known habitats and feeding grounds. At Ruswal Global, we recognize the importance of balancing efficient maritime operations with environmental stewardship. Just as we ensure the quality and quantity of bunker fuel through our expert survey services, we also support initiatives that protect marine life and maintain the health of our oceans. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond fuel measurement to encompass the broader responsibilities of the maritime industry. By raising awareness about whale strike avoidance, we contribute to safer, more sustainable shipping practices. #ruswal #whalestrikeavoidance #maritimesafety #marineconservation #bunkerfuel #cargosurvey
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Ever find yourself on the water wondering what those white pyramids are? 🤔 When you're enjoying the bliss that is the #GreatBarrierReef World Heritage Area, you might have seen floating buoys like the white one pictured below. Each white buoy represents something happening below the surface, and they're what's known as a Reef protection marker. Fragile reef systems are identified by these white buoys, and when joined by an imaginary line of other buoys, they show a no-anchoring area. No-anchoring areas protect coral reefs from anchor damage. This buoy tells us that a person must not drop an anchor for a vessel, aircraft or any other facility in these areas The majority of no-anchoring areas are marked by white pyramid-shaped buoys with a blue label. Now you know! Instead, why not use one of the designated moorings across the Marine Park. More information can be found here: https://bit.ly/4670N8p #lovetheReef #protecttheReef
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As the sportfishing industry continues to face uncertainty about anglers’ ability to continue accessing the Atlantic Ocean due to NOAA’s disastrous vessel speed proposal, we are grateful for the leadership of Reps. Carter, Peltola, and the bill’s other bipartisan cosponsors for continuing to push back through H.R. 8704,” said Glenn Hughes, President of the American Sportfishing Association. “This legislation will support technology to minimize the already extremely rare occurrences of right whale strikes by small vessels, while preventing economically devastating vessel speed restrictions from going into effect. We continue to question the value of unenforceable speed restrictions as a viable option, but rather recognize technology to identify whale locations and share that information with boaters in real time as the best way to reduce risk of strikes.” https://lnkd.in/emtNK-K8
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#WorldWhaleDay brings awareness to the critical importance of protecting whales. Accidental collisions between ships and whales are an international concern. 🐋 🚢 ❗ The WSC Whale Chart offers seafarers critical navigational coordinates and concise graphics to identify routing measures and areas subject to static speed restrictions designed to protect whales and other cetaceans. This unique navigational aid is to help all navigators. Together, can help reduce ship strikes and safeguard endangered whale populations across the globe. Do your part to protect whales by sharing and downloading the WSC whale chart: https://lnkd.in/dfiGtctU Great Whale Conservancy ifaw Whale Guardians™ International Maritime Organization
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https://lnkd.in/eMuN6gFi Attention Divers and offshore Anglers----there is a movement afoot to potentially bring a ship here that is bigger than Oriskany and longer than Titanic as Escambia County's next HUGE international dive destination! Read all about it in this blog post. It is exciting!
SS United States: Could We Soon Have a Ship Larger than the Oriskany Sunk in Local Waters?
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Ready for an Ocean Protection Adventure? Enter now for an all expenses paid trip to St. Petersburg, Florida from June 1-3 and join us for a weekend of activities ranging from restoring oyster reefs to making art from fishing nets with Tampa Bay Watch! Find more information and enter at https://lnkd.in/gQkUZvfj [must be 18 or older to enter] #GreenIN #绿色算力ESG #ESGGreenComputingPower #ESG关注弱势群体 #ESGCareForTheUnderprivileged #绿色品牌ESG #ESGGreenBrand #绿色创新ESG #ESGGreenlnnovation #ESG新材料新技术 #ESGNewMaterialandTech #ESG供应链碳控 #ESGSupplvChainCarbonControl"#ESGSupplvChainCarbonControl#GreenIN #绿色算力ESG #ESGGreenComputingPower #ESG关注弱势群体 #ESGCareForTheUnderprivileged #绿色品牌ESG #ESGGreenBrand #绿色创新ESG #ESGGreenlnnovation #ESG新材料新技术 #ESGNewMaterialandTech #ESG供应链碳控 #ESGSupplvChainCarbonControl
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Seaglider 101 📚 Ever wondered how a #seaglider works? Or how it safely navigates waterways via Float, Foil, Fly? Check out our awesome explainer video for a concise overview of seaglider operations!!
Float, foil, fly — Watch how seagliders navigate from busy harbors to the open ocean, maneuvering around other vessels and ensuring a smooth, comfortable passenger experience. Learn more about seagliders here: https://lnkd.in/epAPA_z7 #seagliders #floatfoilfly #maritime #certification
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Take a look at the future of Maritime Transportation. Follow @REGENT.
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With its extensive and varied coastline, the UK presents a unique set of challenges for maritime navigation. Coastal aids to navigation (AtoN) encompass a variety of tools and technologies designed to guide mariners safely through coastal waters, including lighthouses, buoys and radar systems. These AtoN are crucial for mitigating the risks associated with navigating the UK's busy and often treacherous seas. In our blog, we take a look at some of the key challenges facing UK maritime navigation and the systems used to ensure safe passage for vessels, prevent maritime accidents and protect the environment around these coastal waters. https://bit.ly/4dcbFnU #NavigationAids #Maritime #Lighthouses #NavigationBuoys #UKCoastline
AtoN systems for navigating the UK's coastal waters - Hydrosphere
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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
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What differentiates a seaglider from a boat or an airplane? Seagliders float like a boat when they're in a harbor, use hydrofoils for better maneuverability and passenger comfort as they leave the harbor, and then transition to flight in ground effect over open waters.
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