Emergency Contact Environmental Protection and Pollution Prevention Home Latest updates News Environmental Protection and Pollution Prevention 22 Nov 2022 Download Sign up for alerts Shipping is considered the most energy-efficient mode of cargo transport and is well regulated through The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and equivalent local regulations. Despite this, local and international shipping activities still have a significant impact on the environment and the necessity for best practices is extremely important. Between policy years 2020 to 2021, there were 150 pollution incidents equating to a cost of over US$ 5million. The Club has a range of guidance available to assist Members on the journey to minimise their impact on the environment, helping them to contribute to a sustainable shipping industry. There is also useful guidance available from a number of industry organisations, which the Club shares below for ease of reference. The guidance covers the prevention and control of the following aspects of Marine pollution: Oil Poster – Avoiding Pollution Oil Tanker Operations Risk Assessment Bunker Risk Assessment Bunker Checklist Unsafe Carriage of Oil Cargo in Non-designated Spaces Noxious Liquid Substances IMO – Carriage of Chemicals by Ships Harmful Substances in Packaged Form Workboat Association – The Carriage of Dangerous Goods IMO – The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Sewage from Ships Marine Insight – How to Prevent Sewage Pollution from Ships Garbage from Ships IMO – Simplified Overview of the Discharge Provisions under MARPOL Annex V Air Pollution from Ships Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships 2020 Global Sulphur Cap Alternative Low Emission Fuel for the Maritime Industry Emissions Trading System (ETS) in shipping UCL Infographic – How can shipping decarbonise? Other Marine Pollution Ballast Water Management Convention FAQs Ballast Water Management Infographic  Port o