Make a reflection of the in this week topic.

Here are some few guide questions:

1. In your own opinion, why is ISO 14001 important for shipping companies?

2. How is ISO 14001 applicable to your future career?

3. Why is it important to learn about this?

1. ISO 14001 requires compliance with environmental protection laws, and in the shipping industry, MARPOL and the International Management System code contain the most important regulations. MARPOL is the principal international convention to prevent marine pollution by ships both from regular operation and accidents. In addition, the International Management System (ISM) code is utilized to protect the marine environment from the activities conducted by ships.

2. it will be your guide on how the company operates in a sustainable way under the regulation of ISO 14001

3.The ISO 14001 standard guides organizations through the identification of their environmental aspects within their processes, as well as measurement and control of their environmental impacts. Adopting an Environmental Management System transforms companies into proactive organizations in relation to managing environmental impacts derived from their operations. Therefore, implementing the ISO 14001 requirements allows businesses to decrease environmental impacts and reduce costs, thereby increasing their productivity.