The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched the sixth edition of Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance. This updated guide provides a comprehensive overview of how the shipping industry intersects with environmental protection and global regulations.
Targeted at a wide audience—including shipping companies, seafarers, and policymakers—the guide simplifies complex environmental regulations affecting the shipping sector. It serves as an accessible resource for those unfamiliar with technical jargon, outlining current requirements and anticipated future developments.
Rather than functioning as a technical manual, the publication clarifies applicable regulations, their significance, and the evolving regulatory landscape. It aims to enhance awareness and preparedness, enabling readers to navigate upcoming changes confidently.
The latest edition features expanded content, updated data, and broader coverage of international, regional, and state frameworks, particularly highlighting U.S. developments. It emphasizes future regulations, especially those set to take effect after 2028, and introduces an Environmental Protection Measures Checklist. Key topics include potential regulations on invasive aquatic species, discharges from Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems, MARPOL Annex IV (sewage), and the regulation of plastic pellets at sea. The guide is available here.
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