Happy #WomenInMaritimeDay! To build capacity in developing countries to implement the Biofouling Guidelines and reduce gender gap, we are co-organizing a programme of events due to take place from 8 to 12 July in Panama. Watch the video for more info: youtu.be/eqczTujBtr8

20-26 May marks invasive species week in UK organized by APHA. Invasive species costs British economy alone nearly £2 billion a year, they are also one of five drivers of global biodiversity loss. See events, including short webinars this week: nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/…

We are seeking for a #productioncompany to develop a short #documentary. To receive terms of reference and other relevant documents email [email protected] with a Subject title: RFP 10029278. For more info see: imo.org/en/About/Procu…

On #BiodiversityDay and every day we raise awareness about the importance of good biofouling management practices to prevent the introduction of Invasive Species (the 5th highest cause for biodiversity loss) via biofouling on ships' hull. See International Maritime Organization on difference it makes:

Our third and last training course has been developed and delivered as a pilot in Mauritius (27-28 May'24). The objective of the training is to explain different aspects related to dry-dock operations for #biofouling prevention and management. Read more: glofouling.imo.org/post/pilot-tra…

GIA for Marine Biosafety funded a study on impacts of biofouling on GHG emissions. It found that only a thin layer of slime on ships' hull can increase emissions for up to 25%. On #WorldEnvironmentDay we continue raising awareness on impacts of #biofouling glofouling.imo.org/_files/ugd/34a…

Saturday (8 June) marked the #WorldOceansDay! Join our project coordination unit at International Maritime Organization International Maritime Organization to celebrate this day and highlight the importance of protecting our oceans.

Only a month to go until our series of events on #biofouling being held in Panama. We look forward to amazing results the training, demonstration site and workshop for women only will present. Follow the link below for more information!

Only 4 days left until our deadline for submission of abstracts. Don't forget to submit it if you wish to be considered to be a speaker, have your poster displayed or include your paper in the proceedings of our organized #BiofoulingForum2024: lnkd.in/eAp7eQa5

Happy #DayoftheSeafarer! Join International Maritime Organization International Maritime Organization in marking this important day on 25 June and share your #SafetyTipsAtSea to tell how you work to enhance maritime safety. To learn more follow the link: imo.org/en/About/Event…

Are you at International Maritime Organization today (27 June) between 12:30-2pm? Join us in the delegates lounge for a Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division exhibition during the 74th session of the Technical Cooperation Committee meeting taking place this week,

🌿 Opening Today in Panama! Specialists from across Latin America and the Caribbean are gathering for a comprehensive biofouling management event, happening from July 8-12, 2024. The event features biofouling related: training; technology demonstration; and women workshop.

Highlights from day 1 of the biofouling focused events held in Panama. The day saw participants from Latin America and the Caribbean region attending a training course on in-water inspections developed and delivered under our sister project - TEST Biofouling

Congratulations to our sister project TEST biofouling for successfully completing the 1st half of fouling focus events this week in Panama: 2 day dedicated training on #biofouling risk assessment & in-water inspection methodologies, followed by demonstration of in-water cleaning

Today concluded a series of biofouling focused events hosted by Panama. The events included training course, demonstration and #WomenInBiofouling workshop. For full recapture of the events and discussions follow our news items: glofouling.imo.org/post/biofoulin…

During the last Global Industry Alliance for Marine Biosafety meeting the members discussed the ongoing activities, agreed on governance changes and welcomed a new member. Follow the link to learn who became the first vice-chair and more: glofouling.imo.org/post/global-in…

We are pleased to share that the 𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗪𝗚 𝟰𝟰 Report titled:  𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝙉𝙤𝙣-𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 is out! Access the full report in English: glofouling.imo.org/_files/ugd/186…

📢 GloFouling Partnerships are excited to launch Volume 2 of the series of Biofouling Prevention and Management in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry series volume 2 , developed in collaboration with UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Ocean!🌊#Sustainability Access report on: 186760_329ac49254ad42e19ea98625b67aa373.pdf

The GloFouling Partnerships GIA gathered yesterday for the penultimate meeting before the 3rd Forum in Busan! Nearly all members were present to celebrate achievements in tackling— raising awareness, commissioning research, and supporting efforts to protect marine life and livelihoods. 🌊🌍

🌊The Philippines (MARINA), led a successful biofouling awareness event at #BEACON2024! 🚢In collaboration with International Maritime Organization and its GloFouling Partnerships, we showcased a VR experience & shared strategies to prevent invasive species spread in recreational boating. Thanks to all participants!🙌