About us
Green Marine Europe is a voluntary environmental certification program for the European maritime industry.
Green Marine Europe aims to guide the European maritime industry towards environmental excellence. Since its launch in 2020 under license from Green Marine and with the close support of Surfrider Foundation Europe, it has adapted environmental performance indicators for European ship owners and shipyards as part of its certification program. These indicators address issues specific to maritime transport, such as biodiversity protection, air, water, and soil quality, as well as relations with all stakeholders.
Since May 2024, Green Marine International has been the umbrella organization for Green Marine Europe – which is now an independent legal entity as a French association under the 1901 law, whose articles of association were filed in August 2024 – and Green Marine, founded in 2007. Same mission, same objective: to encourage maritime enterprises to adopt concrete, measurable actions that go beyond regulatory requirements.
Participants types
The Green Marine Europe environmental certification program brings together ship owners and shipyards and will soon be extended to ports and terminal operators. To obtain Green Marine certification, these participants must satisfy all the criteria applicable to their type of maritime operations in the program’s evaluation process. The membership also includes associations, supporters, and partners that support participants in their efforts to reduce their environmental footprint.
Ship owners
Shipyards
International Recognition and Growth
Since its creation in North America in 2007 and Europe in 2020, Green Marine International is gradually expanding to new regions, such as Australia, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
The rules and challenges vary from continent to continent, and Green Marine International ensures that the programs maintain rigorous standards adapted to their respective realities. This new structure reinforces Green Marine’s presence in North America and Europe while paving the way for global expansion!
A collaborative approach
Green Marine Europe’s uniqueness stems from its collaborative model that brings together representatives from the industry, governments, research institutions and environmental organizations.
Team and structure
Green Marine International is a team of 11 enthusiasts located in France, Canada, and the United States, dedicated to advancing the Green Marine and Green Marine Europe certification programs.