
Nach langem Ringen einigen sich die UN-Mitglieder im März 2023 auf ein Meeresschutzabkommen. Zweieinhalb Jahre später gibt's genug Stimmen, um es zu ratifizieren. Meeresschützer feiern das erste rechtlich bindende Mittel, schränken jedoch ein: "Das ist ein Meilenstein, und doch erst der Anfang".
Global High Seas Treaty to Protect Oceans Set to Take Effect in January
A global treaty aimed at protecting the oceans and reversing the damage to marine life is set to become international law. The High Seas Treaty, which received its 60th ratification by Morocco, will take effect in January. The treaty, 20 years in the making, will enable the establishment of marine p... [More info]
lots of almost unreported sabotage at sea; limpet mines on long timers are suspected in several cases of cargo ship explosions, but there are plenty of sinkings from unexplained "fires" and collisions too.
NATO embedded media highlights calls at "Russian ports" by affected vessels, but there are plenty that appear to have been on other trajectories.
Lots of potential explanations, from state actors hotting the trade war, neoliberal hardware neglect, piratic vandalism, or even insurance fraud to maintain profitability, which is threatened due to sanctions or logistic risk impediments like through Suez, Hormuz.
Anyone know more here? This feels like the tip of the iceberg (pun egregiously intended).
#Maritime #Sabotage #OceanPollution #LimpetMine #ShipCollision #HighSeas
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