The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has released the second edition of “Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to International Regulatory Compliance“.
This updated resource reportedly provides shipowners, operators, and managers with essential guidance on navigating the increasingly complex regulatory landscape of maritime decarbonisation.
The guide addresses the full spectrum of issues related to maritime emissions, from current regulations to future projections. ICS also announced an upcoming book focused specifically on underwater radiated noise.
Chris Waddington, Technical Director at ICS and contributor to the guide, stated: “This updated edition comes at a critical juncture for the shipping industry.
“The new chapter on EU ETS addresses one of the most pressing and challenging topics in maritime regulation today, providing clarity on its current status and implications for global shipping.
“We’re particularly excited about the new section linking GHG and URN reduction measures. This innovative approach demonstrates how efforts to reduce emissions can have multiple benefits, including addressing the growing concern of underwater noise pollution.”
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“By providing this clear and comprehensive guide, we hope to facilitate better understanding and more effective action across the industry,” Waddington continued.
“We’ve paid particular attention to the needs of the tanker sector, for which the CII regulations are particularly complex. This guide offers valuable insights for improving environmental performance and maintaining competitiveness.”
“One year on from the introduction of new IMO MARPOL measures, there’s still significant confusion in the industry. This guide aims to clarify these regulations and provide a roadmap for compliance and sustainable operations.”
Earlier this year, the ICS submitted a detailed proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for a Zero Emission Shipping Fund (ZESF).
