MEPC 84/9: EXPERIENCE-BUILDING PHASE FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER RADIATED NOISE FROM SHIPPING

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IMO stakeholder perspectives and case studies on reducing underwater radiated noise.

Equal Routes report submitted by our contributors Friends of the Earth for the International Maritime Organization's MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMITTEE 84th session, agenda item 9.
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Executive Summary:

This document provides an overview of a recent report on IMO stakeholder perspectives and case studies on reducing underwater radiated noise (URN). It outlines the need for a just and equitable approach, combining ship-based performance standards with area-
based management measures, and mandatory measures for the effectiveness of URN mitigation and reductions.

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