The development of a transdisciplinary policy framework for shipping companies to mitigate underwater noise pollution from commercial vessels

Vakili, Seyedvahid, Olcer, Aykut, I. and Ballini, Fabio (2021) The development of a transdisciplinary policy framework for shipping companies to mitigate underwater noise pollution from commercial vessels. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 171, [112687]. (doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112687).

Abstract

One of the newly emerging environmental issues is underwater noise pollution. It has both negative environmental and socio-economic impacts and threatens sustainable shipping. While other types of shipping pollutants have been regulated and societal awareness has been raised, due to the intangible characteristics of underwater noise pollution, there is neither societal awareness nor an international legally binding instrument to mitigate underwater noise pollution. This paper aims to raise awareness of ship owners regarding UWN pollution by introducing the sources of UWN pollution, as well as proposing a transdisciplinary policy for shipping companies to mitigate UWN pollution from their ships. The proposed policy is aligned with IMO's initial GHG strategy, especially the Energy Efficiency Design Index, Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index, and Enhanced Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan. This multi-dimensional approach will make stakeholders more enthusiastic to tackle underwater noise pollution while enhancing the efficient use of capacities and resources.

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Author: Seyedvahid Vakili

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