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4 March 2015 BIMCO have today launched a new, multi-part guidance resource to support ship owners and operators in improving their environmental performance and the efficiency of their ships. BIMCO’s Guide to Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management, developed in partnership with maritime efficiency specialists Fathom, and supported by ClassNK, provides a resource to facilitate compliance with environmental regulations and assist owners and operators in the development of an environmental and efficiency management system. This first-of-a-kind, comprehensive resource allows ship owners and operators to develop an all-encompassing environmental and efficiency management system. The need for this sort of independent, fit for purpose resource is greater than ever, given the complexity of the regulations governing the impact of shipping operations on the environment and the ever-present need to drive ship efficiency. That is why this Guide has been developed with the industry for the industry. BIMCO’s Marine Committee, in addition to a selection of ship owners, operators and industry experts, were fundamental in shaping the structure and content of the Guide. This industry expertise ensures that it is of high practical use to ship owners and operators, both in terms of navigating the different environmental regulations and establishing a company-specific environmental and efficiency management system. Claude Dumais, Vice-President, Technical Operations and Environment, CSL Group commented: “CSL assisted in the development of this Guide by sharing our technical expertise and experience in improving the environmental performance of our shipping operations. We believe the knowledge and insights contained in the Guide’s pages will contribute to improving environmental management and fleet efficiency around the world.” Yasushi Nakamura, Executive Vice President, ClassNK, commented: “We believe that publications like this one will be of great benefit to owners and operators as they seek to achieve safe, effective and environmental friendly compliance. We are honoured to have supported the Guide’s development.” John Denholm, President of BIMCO, commented, “I recommend this Guide to ship owners and operators as an excellent tool to facilitate the efficient management of ships, with steps to tackle the great and complex environmental challenges they face on a daily basis. “It can also assist companies in minimising the risk of global non-compliance issues, which can be very costly and inconvenient for owners and operators.” Catherine Austin, Executive Director, Fathom commented: “The extensive review process means that this Guide has been written by the industry, for the industry – ultimately helping companies remain competitive in today’s complex regulatory landscape.” “This is the first publication to address the lack of a single resource covering both comprehensive information on environmental and efficiency management and to provide a framework for shipping companies to develop their own tailored system.” There are three resources within The Guide to Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management. ‘Part One - The Framework’ provides a modular environmental and efficiency management framework to support ship owners and operators in developing and implementing an environmental and efficiency management system. ‘Part Two - The Handbook’ is a technical and regulatory reference manual inclusive of all international and regional regulations that govern the environmental impact of shipping operations and drive increased ship efficiency. For each area that is governed under international or regional regulations, the relevant regulatory requirements are provided alongside routes to move beyond compliance, the business benefits for moving beyond compliance and how to measure performance. ‘Part Three - The Templates’ is an extensive library of templates in the form of logbooks, forms and data collection tools that support the information provided in Part Two. The Guide to Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management is available to order online from BIMCO or Fathom via www.bimco.org or www.fathommaritimeintelligence.com. About BIMCO • BIMCO is the world’s largest international shipping association, with 2,300 members in around 130 countries. • Our members represent around 2/3 of the world’s commercial fleet. • We provide a wide range of services to our global membership – which includes shipowners, operators, managers, brokers and agents. • BIMCO’s core objective is to facilitate the commercial operations of our members by developing standard contracts and clauses, and providing quality information, advice and education. • BIMCO promotes fair business practices, free trade and open access to markets and we are a strong advocate for the harmonisation and standardisation of all shipping related activity. • BIMCO actively promotes the application of globally agreed regulatory instruments – we are accredited as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with all relevant United Nations agencies and other regulatory entities. About Fathom Using its deep industry understanding and applying rigorous analytical processes to the latest market, company and regulatory information, Fathom creates detailed insight and intelligence on the key challenges that are redefining every facet of operations within the maritime industry. This intellectual capital gives companies the knowledge and understanding they need to seize the opportunities of increasing operational and environmental performance as well as enterprise value and profitability. Through a unique mix of highly regarded print publications, online data portals, conferences, bespoke consultancy and more, Fathom creates accessible knowledge on key challenges facing owners, operators and the wider industry, through identifying where information voids exist for specialist insight, guidance and decision support services to assist in and inform decision making. About The Guide to Environmental & Efficiency Management The Guide to Maritime Environmental & Efficiency Management offers practical guidance and resources to equip any ship owner or operator with the tools to develop a custom environmental and efficiency management system. It includes the latest regulatory developments and has been reviewed extensively by key industry stakeholders, including ship owners and BIMCO’s Marine Committee. The CSL Group, leading provider of marine dry bulk cargo handling and delivery services and the world’s largest owner and operator of self-unloading vessels, played a fundamental role in the development of this Guide, providing technical expertise and key insight into their experience in improving the environmental impact of their operations. Dr. Anne-Marie Warris, chair of the ISO 14001 committee and ISO observer at the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee, acted as a key expert contributor for the development of the modular environmental and efficiency management framework. The Guide is presented in a three-part structure: Part One – The Framework gives guidance on developing and implementing a maritime-specific environmental and efficiency management system, using a modular approach. It also offers guidance on how to approach the activities needed to meet other industry requirements, including the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and, if applicable, the US Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP). Part Two – The Handbook is a compendium of technical and regulatory information and advisory resources - the technical counterpart to Part One. It covers the whole spectrum of environmental issues related to ship operations, ranging from oil, chemical and air pollution to biofouling, ballast water management and pollution created by garbage, sewage and underwater noise. Alongside guidance on the associated environmental impacts of the above issues – and the related international and regional regulatory requirements - each chapter covers how organisations can not only meet these requirements but also explains the potential business case for moving beyond compliance. Part Three – The Templates is an extensive library of templates in the form of logbooks, forms and data collection tools that support the information provided in Part Two. Together, these three parts provide an essential tool that will support any organisation in the maritime industry to develop an effective environmental and efficiency management system that suits the organisation and can be adapted to changing circumstances. BIMCO press release |
