Regan Nelson

May 15, 2023 | nrdc.org | Regan Nelson

A significant milestone was reached in January, when countries convened at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and agreed upon a revised set of Guidelines to reduce underwater noise from commercial shipping. The revised Guidelines provide detailed approaches to build, retrofit, and operate quieter ships.

Feb 3, 2023 | nrdc.org | Regan Nelson

Many of us are newly aware of the significant role that global shipping plays in transporting goods around the globe after recent supply chain disruptions caused shortages and delays in a wide range of products. Each year, between of products and commodities in global trade are carried by ships. Worldwide, the international commercial fleet numbers over 100,000 ships. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that commercial shipping is the primary contributor to underwater noise pollution in the ocean.