Cargo Pollution: Billions of Nurdles
Not all pollution comes in the form of smokey exhaust plumes and thick oil spills. In fact, what’s known as the “worst maritime disaster” involved spilled cargo containers of tiny plastic pellets called nurdles, which are used to make larger pieces of plastic. […]
What is NRDA?
We already know that hazardous waste sites and oil spills can have detrimental effects on the environment. But without monitoring and assessing those incidents, how can we mitigate the damage? […]
Get To Know Fiona Hanley
Next in our employee series, we would like to spotlight Fiona Hanley. […]
Cargo Pollution: Shoes on Shore
In our cargo pollution series, we’ve set out to show that cargo pollution includes far more than just toxic fumes and oil spills. We’ve told the stories of how rogue rubber ducks, LEGO® pieces, and even Doritos chips have made their way to shores all around the world after falling off cargo ships. […]
Cargo Pollution: Doritos Beach Spill
Not all ship pollution comes in the form of oil spills and carbon monoxide emissions. Sometimes, ship pollution occurs when cargo containers fall off vessels, littering the ocean with anything and everything from LEGO® pieces to rubber ducks. […]
How to Report an Oil Spill
An oil spill just occurred. Do you know what to do next? Our infographic provides step-by-step instructions on how to report an oil spill: […]
Sulphur 2020 Regulations: One Year Later
One year ago, on January 1, 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) limited the allowable sulfur content in marine fuel, reducing the amount from 3.5% to .50% m/m (mass by mass). Known as IMO 2020 or Sulphur 2020, this cap is arguably the strictest environmental regulation in ocean transport to date and promised to have a widespread impact on... […]
19 Pollution Insurance Terms You Should Know
Some of the most common terms and phrases used in the industrial pollution industry, and those specific to the insurance niche in the industry, can be confusing. Some are mysterious acronyms and others seem straightforward, but might have hidden complexities. […]
STABLE AND RELIABLE: NO MATTER HOW ROUGH THE WATERS
At Safe Harbor, we are more than paper; we are a partner. With roughly 50 cumulative years of experience, Safe Harbor continues to offer the strongest and longest track record of combined expertise solely dedicated to the vessel pollution industry, plus World-Class customer service. […]
Get To Know Danielle Lawrence
For our latest employee spotlight, we’d like to introduce Danielle Lawrence. While fairly new to Safe Harbor, Danielle plays an important role for our team and customers. […]
