9 Additional technologies for existing ships
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9 Additional technologies for existing ships

 In addition to their use for new ships, the following technologies are known to contribute to noise reduction for existing ships:

  • .1 design and installation of new state-of-the-art propellers;

  • .2 installation of wake conditioning devices; and

  • .3 installation of air injection to propeller (e.g. in ballast condition).

Parent topic: Annex – Guidelines for the Reduction Of Underwater Noise From Commercial Shipping to Address Adverse Impacts on Marine Life
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