REDUCING MARINE POLLUTION THROUGH GREEN SHIP TECHNOLOGIES AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY STRATEGIES

Abstract

Marine pollution, a widespread and intensifying global concern, significantly endangers the health and biodiversity of marine ecosystems. The marine industry, an essential element of global commerce, substantially contributes to pollution through multiple sources, including exhaust emissions, ballast water discharge, and garbage disposal. This study examines the possibilities of combining green shipping technologies with circular economy techniques to reduce marine pollution and advance a more sustainable maritime industry. The paper examines all foreign agreements, rules, and policies relevant to environmentally friendly transportation. Scholarly papers and business reports are also under review to assess the success of these concepts and pinpoint possible problems for the marine sector. It also provides ideas on how to make maritime activities more environmentally friendly. This article investigated the probable advantages of green ship technologies and cycle economies for ocean cleanup. By reducing waste and pollution, green technologies mitigate the harm human activity brings to the environment; two examples are ecologically friendly materials and energy-efficient motors. Promoting material reuse and recycling enables concepts from the circular economy to be used in operations and shipbuilding. These techniques taken collectively could enable the maritime industry to maintain marine habitats, reduce its environmental impact, and eventually become more sustainable. The findings reveal that the adoption of green ship technologies can substantially decrease harmful emissions and discharges, thereby minimizing the industry's environmental footprint. Similarly, the implementation of circular economy strategies fosters a more resource-efficient and sustainable maritime sector by promoting waste minimization and resource reuse. This study emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers, to accelerate the transition towards a greener and more circular maritime economy. The benefits and drawbacks of implementing these concepts in worldwide transportation are investigated in this work.