Shipping and the environment publication Issue 1
Environmental issues have never been higher on the shipping agenda. Today’s marine industry is under increasing pressure to comply with evolving regulations and become cleaner and greener.
While climate change and carbon management grab the headlines, there is a host of other environmental challenges to be met; sulphur and nitrogen oxide emissions reduction, ship recycling and ballast water management among them.
At Lloyd’s Register, we understand that environmental stewardship is only one obligation which the shipping community must meet. Owners and operators must also provide transparency, corporate responsibility and maintain profitability, all while operating safely.
We have been at the forefront of environmental initiatives in the marine industry for many years, from world-renowned exhaust emissions research in the 1990s to involvement in the development of the new Ship Recycling Convention in 2009.
Our contribution to the development of marine regulations and standards gives us the expertise to help businesses understand and meet their obligations, while our independence allows us to give impartial advice. At the same time, our global research and development network helps us deliver the services that enable businesses to operate more safely and sustainably.