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Borealis Maritime supports marine pollution monitoring and cleanup with Eyesea

UK-based Borealis Maritime’s fleet of over 25 vessels will help fight marine pollution under a new partnership with non-profit Eyesea.

Gary Howard, Middle East correspondent

July 3, 2024

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Ocean and coastal pollution mapping and environmental protection non-profit Eyesea has signed a partnership with maritime asset management company Borealis Maritime to enable real-time reporting of marine pollution from Borealis vessels.

Eyesea gathers data on marine pollution from maritime professionals and enthusiasts through its app, data which is used to inform environmental improvement solutions. Its ultimate goal is to reduce oceanic waste and protect marine life. Reports from Borealis Maritime’s tankers, offshore vessels and container ships will help identify pollution hotspots and target cleanup efforts.

Borealis Maritime CEO, Christoph E. Toepfer, said that the new partnership was built previous involvement with Eyesea by the company's staff in Germany, including taking part in clean-up initiatives.

“We are excited to join forces with Eyesea. As a company deeply connected to the oceans, we recognize our responsibility to protect marine environments. We encourage our fleet to actively contribute to Eyesea’s innovative approach to tracking and addressing pollution, helping to safeguard our seas for future generations,” said Toepfer.

Eyesea utilises cutting-edge technology and a global network of maritime partners to collect data on marine pollution.

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Eyesea Founder, Graeme Somerville-Ryan, welcomed Borealis Maritime’s involvement: “The addition of Borealis Maritime’s fleet enhances our ability to collect comprehensive data on marine pollution. Their commitment sets an important example within the maritime industry, and we are grateful for their support in our shared goal of cleaner oceans.”

About the Author

Gary Howard

Middle East correspondent

Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. 

Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events.

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