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Germany's most important seaports are located at the coast of the Baltic Sea, and belong to separate states.

• Reduction of marine litter: let’s meet the targets
• Ship dismantling: yes to internationally balanced regulations

Recently, the new MARPOL Annex V amendments came in force. Under Annex V of the Convention, garbage includes all food, domestic and operational waste. With the exception of fresh fish, this implies all waste generated during the normal operation of the vessel. Furthermore, Annex V totally prohibits the disposal of plastics anywhere into the sea, and severely restricts discharges of other garbage from ships into coastal waters and Special Areas.

The 2006 concession of Nigeria’s seaports has triggered economic growth of the country. More and more private investors are venturing into the country’s maritime sector, fostering a higher turnout of goods and services in and around the Nigerian Port system. With privately owned companies involved in the daily running of the ports, cargo handling become more and more efficient, resulting in a staggering increase in cargo through-put. Although the country still faces poverty, overpopulation and serious environmental challenges, Nigeria’s ports are booming.

Demulsifier Q3 reduces treating and disposal costs of MARPOL oil