For the entire Pescatore Seafood team, every June 25th is a special date, because the international maritime trade and the world have a great unconditional ally: the seafarers.
This date was created by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) who promulgated in the Manila Conference in 2010 the 25th of June as Seafarers' Day, in honor of other unsung heroes who every day participate in maritime trade. They undoubtedly constitute a fundamental piece in the development of this industry, in the midst of risks and restrictions that threaten the fulfillment of their work.
The term "seafarers" refers to the group of people related to maritime activity (trade, transport, aquaculture), inside a vessel and those who provide support from land:
Vessel crew members: in the areas of deck (Captain, officers, pilots and deckhands), engines (chief engineer, engineer officers, mechanics, electricians, stokers), communications (personnel assigned to radio and communication systems installations), administration (personnel in charge of accounting tasks, accommodation and food services for crew and passengers), sanitation (medical officers, nurses and assistants) and pilotage (personnel dedicated to nautical and legal advice).
Land personnel (professional and technical) that exercise functions in port jurisdiction.
Offshore fishermen, among others.
Annually the International Maritime Organization (IMO) disseminates awareness campaigns in support of the work performed by Seafarers. In 2023, the campaign focuses on the contribution of seafarers to the protection of the marine environment, in line with the global maritime theme "50 years of MARPOL: our commitment continues".
The MARPOL Convention is an international convention to prevent pollution by ships from either operational or accidental causes. In this sense, the word "MARPOL" is an acronym for "Marine Pollution", and defines waste generated during the service of ships, as well as in their maintenance and cleaning operations, including sewage and non-cargo waste.
How can we contribute to the reduction of pollution from ships?
Actions to prevent marine pollution from ships focus on the following policies:
Emission control: Its objective is to reduce pollution caused by maritime traffic. In this context, emission control areas have been created to regulate the levels of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere. The aim is to reduce the ecological impact at a global level, but, in addition, in these specially protected areas a strong control is carried out to reduce sulfur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from ships.
Reduce ship speed: IMO is analyzing the feasibility of reducing ship speed as a way to reduce energy consumption as well.
Optimize port energy: In addition to solutions that seek sustainability in the ships themselves or during their voyages, some measures are being considered to contribute to sustainability in other areas of the sector, such as ports. When ships dock at ports, even if they are stationary, they are connected to their energy system to power their operation. Therefore, there is an opportunity to create an electric power supply that provides a clean and environmentally friendly alternative.
More sustainable fuels: Alternatives to traditional fuels are being researched and developed. These include liquefied natural gas (LNG), biofuels with vegetable or cooking oils, hydrogen and even wind energy as a form of assisted propulsion.
At Pescatore Seafood we are committed to the best practices in the fishing sector in order to develop a sustainable and environmentally friendly business model, offering our consumers a quality and fresh product.
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