Underwater Radiated Noise Guide (1st, 2024) Hardcopy

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.