THE Hong Kong Shipowners' Association has circulated among members the new four-part Environment Code issued by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
''Since Hong Kong is one of the leading maritime centres, we want our members to take the lead in helping to protect the environment,'' association director Michael Farlie said.
Part One of the code highlights the environment performance of the industry, placing its contribution to marine and atmospheric pollution in the context of overall pollution from human activities and comparing its energy efficiency with other modes of transport.
Part Two lists 10 principles of environmental management and Part Three lists prime sources of pollution and gives background information on the environmental concerns surrounding these sources.
It also details elements of international regulation, recommendations and codes of practice upon which companies need to focus.
Brief comment is also provided in areas where future environmental protection requirements are being discussed.