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Infographic: Underwater Noise From Ships: Impacts

NGOs Demand Underwater Noise Cuts For Shipping – Reduced Speed Also Key to Climate and Ocean health

19 September 2023 / , ,
As a workshop exploring the relationship between energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise from shipping closes today at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, the Clean Arctic Alliance called for international action to support the sector’s transition to ships that are both more efficient and quieter as efforts to decarbonise the global shipping fleet are stepped-up.
Infographic: Underwater Noise From Ships: Solutions

IMO Must Take Opportunity To Reduce Underwater Noise By Transitioning to Cleaner Ships

18 September 2023 / , ,
As a workshop exploring the relationship between energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise from shipping opens today at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, the Clean Arctic Alliance called for international action to support the transition to ships that are both more efficient and quieter as efforts to decarbonise the global shipping fleet are stepped-up.
Infographic: Underwater Noise From Ships: Impacts

Infographic: Underwater Noise From Ships

15 September 2023 / ,
Underwater noise, also known as Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) is a form of pollution which comes from a number of sources, including shipping activity. This infographic depicts the major sources of underwater noise from ships and their effects on marine wildlife as well as what the many measures that can be taken to reduce and remove noise disturbances.
High North News: IMO Updates Guidelines on Noise Pollution, But No Mandatory Rules for the Arctic

High North News: IMO Updates Guidelines on Noise Pollution, But No Mandatory Rules for the Arctic

31 January 2023 / ,
The International Maritime Organization took incremental steps to protecting marine environments, including in the Arctic, from noise pollution. The voluntary measures, however, do not go far enough, say environmental groups and the Inuit Circumpolar Council, especially for the Arctic Ocean’s sensitive ecosystem.
Underwater Noise

SDC9: Progress on Shipping’s Underwater Noise Impact Welcomed, But IMO Falls Short of Immediate Action

27 January 2023 / ,
The Clean Arctic Alliance today welcomed progress made this week by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to address the impact of underwater noise from ships on marine wildlife, but warned that further delay in the development of an action program clearly setting out next steps - including compulsory measures - will prevent significant action that would decrease vessel noise in our oceans
Inuit warn of ‘rock concert-like’ noise from ships affecting Arctic wildlife

The Guardian: Inuit warn of ‘rock concert-like’ noise from ships affecting Arctic wildlife

25 January 2023 / ,
Sarah Bobbe, Arctic program manager at Ocean Conservancy, urged the IMO to act. “In addition to global measures, even more stringent regional measures to reduce acoustic pollution from vessels in areas such as the Arctic will be necessary,” she said.
Underwater Noise

SDC9: NGOS Call on UN Shipping Body Reduce to Underwater Noise Impact on Marine Life

23 January 2023 / ,
The IMO must this week agree on an effective program of action and next steps to mitigate underwater noise from ships
SDC 9/5/3: Comments on document SDC 9/5 – Report of the Correspondence Group on the Review of the Underwater Noise Guidelines

SDC 9/5/3: Comments on document SDC 9/5 – Report of the Correspondence Group on the Review of the Underwater Noise Guidelines

2 December 2022 / ,
This document comments on document SDC 9/5, primarily supporting the general approach proposed and emphasizes areas of particular interest to the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC).
SDC 9/5/7: Review of the Guidelines for the Reduction Of Underwater Noise and Identification of Next Steps

SDC 9/5/7: Review of the Guidelines for the Reduction Of Underwater Noise and Identification of Next Steps

2 December 2022 / ,
This document comments on the provisional work plan submitted by Canada in document SDC 9/5/1 and proposes several recommendations for the Sub-Committee to consider as it continues its revision of the draft Guidelines and identification of next steps.
SDC 9/5/1: Review of the Guidelines for the Reduction of Underwater Noise from Commercial Shipping to Address Adverse Impacts on Marine Life and Identification of Next Steps

SDC 9/5/1: Review of the Guidelines for the Reduction of Underwater Noise from Commercial Shipping to Address Adverse Impacts on Marine Life and Identification of Next Steps

17 November 2022 / ,
This document proposes a strategy and provisional workplan for the finalization of the review of the Guidelines for the reduction of underwater noise from commercial shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life (MEPC.1/Circ.833) and the identification of next steps.