by Jukka Suvanto, Senior Sales Manager, Elomatic

For the maritime industry, environmental accountability represents one of the most important factors in shipowners' and operators' decision-making, the impact of which will resonate for decades to come.

Beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions, shipbuilders, owners, and operators are under increasing pressure to address the environmental impact of their operations, both above and below the waterline.

One of the most significant yet under-regulated challenges is underwater radiated noise (URN): persistent, low-frequency noise caused primarily by propellers, engines, and on-board machinery.

Studies suggest that 91% of Europe's oceans are exposed to continuous noise from commercial shipping, making it one of the most widespread human-induced impacts on marine ecosystems.

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