The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has launched the fifth edition of the ‘Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance’.
Environmental compliance
This latest edition offers updates and expanded insights into the relationship between shipping operations and environmental protection. By consolidating environmental requirements and factors into one publication, ICS aims to foster greater awareness, understanding and action toward sustainable shipping practices.
Industry-wide guide
The fifth edition is intended to act as a definitive guide, providing a holistic introduction to companies and crew members navigating this complex subject matter. Recognizing the need for accessibility, this edition is designed to be a user-friendly resource for individuals with varying levels of familiarity with MARPOL regulations and the environmental impact of day-to-day shipping.
In response to the dynamic nature of environmental regulations, ICS plans to review and produce updated editions of Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance every two to three years.
“We identified a pressing need for a single, authoritative resource that addresses the key environmental issues facing the shipping industry,” said John Stawpert, senior manager of environment and trade at the International Chamber of Shipping. “With this new edition, we aimed to bridge this gap by providing a comprehensive yet accessible guide that addresses the dynamic regulatory environment.”
Emmanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, commented, “As a shipowner I have heavily invested in energy efficiency practices, as well as new green technologies, to move forward in reaching the International Maritime Organization’s net-zero carbon emissions target by or around 2050. This new overarching guide by the ICS provides the industry with practical guidance and peace of mind in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.”
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