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IMO Unveils Guidelines to Combat Underwater Noise Pollution

6/12/2025

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking a stand against the growing threat of underwater noise pollution from commercial shipping, which endangers marine ecosystems. With new guidelines focused on hull design and speed optimization, the GloNoise Partnership aims to significantly lessen shipping's acoustic footprint. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stresses the critical need for immediate action to protect our oceans.

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking a stand against the growing threat of underwater noise pollution from commercial shipping, which endangers marine ecosystems. With new guidelines focused on hull design and speed optimization, the GloNoise Partnership aims to significantly lessen shipping's acoustic footprint. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stresses the critical need for immediate action to protect our oceans.