Vessels

Environment

Shipping is a significant and positive contributor to sustainable development. 90 per cent of the global trade is transported on keel, so shipping makes a very important contribution to global trade and financial progress, but has relatively little negative impact on the global environment. Shipping is the most environmentally friendly form of transport, but due to its large scale, this industry still represents a number of environmental challenges. Both in Norway and abroad, continuous efforts are therefore being made to limit pollution and any other harmful effects of the shipping industry.

Prevention of pollution from ships Shipping represents a significant and positive contribution to a sustainable development.

IMO's environmental efforts Over a number of years, the IMO has adopted a wide range of measures to prevent and control pollution caused by ships and to limit the consequences of any damage that may occur as a result of maritime operations and accidents. Of the 51 treaties adopted by the IMO so far, 21 are directly related to the environment.

Port waste management To secure a cleaner environment, it is essential that waste produced on board can be delivered safely when the vessel arrives at port.