Strategies to Reduce Air Pollution in Shipping Industry *

Pollution emissions from international ocean-going vessels have a significant impact on public health and global climate changes. The purpose of this paper is to review the status of pollution mitigation measures implemented to date in shipping sector. Emissions control options for ocean going vessels can be classified in three broad categories: technological improvement, operational changes and market-based strategies. In addition, shipping companies have also emphasized environmental policy for the purpose of achieving corporate social responsibility and eco-efficiency. The policy implications of this paper are as follows. First, public awareness of the importance and emergency of environment in shipping industry should be required. Second, it need to investigate the actual conditions of environmental pollution from ship and port area and develop environmental evaluation scheme. Third, integrated approach is more useful method to mitigate air pollution in shipping sector. Finally, stakeholders' collaboration is a key factor for the successful environmental prevention in shipping industry.