CONTACT BIMCO
Dr. Bev Mackenzie
Head of Intergovernmental Engagement
London, United Kingdom
- +45 4436 6881
- bm@bimco.org
The World Shipping Council have launched the second edition of the WSC Whale Chart: A global voyage planning aid to protect whales which is recommended for use by all BIMCO members to reduce the likelihood of ship strikes and the impact of underwater radiated noise.
The WSC Whale Chart was first published in November 2024 and provides a global survey of whale conservation measures that apply to the merchant shipping fleet. In most cases, these governmental measures are designed to prevent vessel strikes and underwater radiated noise that impact marine life.
Some key changes in the second edition of the chart include:
The latest version can be downloaded here https://www.worldshipping.org/whales.
Using the whale chart in conjunction with seafarer training is likely to yield the best results. As such BIMCO members are reminded that discounted access to ORCA training course are available to those who wish to offer training to their seafarers on avoiding whale strikes. The innovative online course provides:
For more information please contact ORCA directly via info@orca.org.uk or visit their website here – and don’t forget to let them know you are BIMCO members.
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