Underwater Radiated Noise Guide (1st, 2024) e-book

The rise of environmental regulations means on board energy efficiency measures will reduce not only greenhouse gas emissions but also underwater radiated noise as a welcomed co-benefit. Michelle Sanders, Canada’s Alt. Permanent Representative at the IMO, said this ‘presents a real opportunity for the industry to find a win-win’ in addressing climate change and the impacts of underwater radiated noise on the marine environment.

This ICS/BIMCO guide enables shipping companies to align with the IMO’s 2023 underwater radiated noise guidelines and help preserve marine life. It explains:
• Sources of underwater radiated noise from ships
• The strong synergies between underwater radiated noise reduction and energy efficiency and the opportunities for co-benefit
• Design and operational measures that are likely to reduce noise levels and
• How to develop a noise management plan and put it into practice
An example of a noise management plan is provided for shipowners to use as a functional template. Technical superintendents will find the included operational measures and in-depth discussion on the synergies between energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise reduction particularly valuable. Key information on all known Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) and their regional slow-down regulations are detailed to aid ship officer’s when passage planning.