GÖTEBORG, Sweden, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Together with
the Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment, Concordia
Maritime has initiated a preliminary study to determine the
feasibility of gathering important information on the volume of
micoplastics in the oceans. By installing a collection device on a
tanker, water samples can be collected while it is under way for
subsequent analysis by researchers. The aim is to draw conclusions
as to the extent, distribution of microplastics and potential
consequences for living organisms.
In addition to the Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment,
the preliminary study, which is financed by Concordia Maritime, is
being conducted in collaboration with the Department of Biological
and Environmental Sciences at The University of Gothenburg and SMHI (Swedish Meteorological
and Hydrological Institute).
The volumes of microplastics in the oceans are a problem that
has attracted increasing attention but so far, there is
insufficient knowledge of either the volumes or the consequences
for the environment and living organisms.
"Since we are a shipping company, it is natural that we focus
our sustainability work on the marine environment. We are happy to
be able to implement this important study and are in favour of
using our vessels to gather seawater samples, which can then be
used for further analysis and research. The preliminary study will
begin now and if the evaluation is positive, the project will run
over a couple of years", says Ola
Helgesson, CFO, Concordia
Maritime.
"The Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment wants to
increase understanding of the problems in the marine environment
and what we can do to tackle them. We compile scientific knowledge
from different fields and assist authorities and other players in
the marine environment with scientific expertise. The preliminary
study we are now starting up together with Concordia Maritime is
very much in line with our other activities and we are happy to be
part of this important project", says Kajsa Tönnesson, Acting
Director at the Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment.
The Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment is a
national centre based on collaboration between five universities:
University of Gothenburg, Linneaus
University, Stockholm University, Umeå
University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
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CONTACT:
Kim Ullman
CEO
Concordia Maritime AB
Tel +46-31855003
Mobile +46-704855003
Email kim.ullman@concordiamaritime.com
Ola Helgesson
CFO
Concordia Maritime AB
Tel +46-31-855009
Mobile +46-704-855009
Email ola.helgesson@concordiamaritime.com
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