Shipping and the Environment

Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance, Sixth Edition provides an accessible entry point into the constantly evolving regulations and operational considerations that make shipping an even greener industry. By explaining the relationship between shipping and the environment, this guide helps crew and shoreside staff understand not only what environmental requirements are in place but why these regulations matter.

Building on the success of the previous editions, the sixth edition has been updated to reflect the latest industry environmental developments. Readers can expect an overview on:
- The latest environmental regulations, with key differences highlighted between international, national and regional regulations, as well as updates specific to US requirements;
- Emerging technologies and operational practices as examples of environmental improvements that can be delivered at sea and ashore; and
- Future regulatory developments on exhaust gas cleaning systems discharges, control of invasive aquatic species, MARPOL Annex IV and other areas likely to affect future operations.

Designed to support real-world application, the guide also includes a compliance checklist to help companies verify their safety management systems and ship operations align with current environmental requirements.

Everyone in the industry has a part to play in reducing shipping's environmental footprint. Shipping and the Environment equips maritime professionals with the knowledge needed to do just that.

ICS

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the principal international trade association for the shipping industry, representing shipowners and operators in all sectors and trades. ICS membership comprises national shipowners' associations in Asia, Europe and the Americas whose member shipping companies operate over 80% of the world's merchant tonnage.

Established in 1921, ICS is concerned with all technical, legal, employment affairs and policy issues that may affect international shipping.

ICS represents shipowners with the various intergovernmental regulatory bodies that impact on shipping, including the International Maritime Organization.

ICS also develops best practices and guidance, including a wide range of publications and free resources that are used by ship operators globally.

https://www.ics-shipping.org/about-ics/about-ics