As whales migrate into critical habitats, many authorities are activating seasonal and dynamic measures that can affect how should ships transit certain areas.
We recommend you check if any of your ships are travelling through areas with mandatory and voluntary whale strike reduction measures and if you can use any digital tools to help you navigate more efficiently in whale sensitive areas.
Measures
Every year, whales migrate between feeding, breeding and calving zones, often passing through some of the world’s busiest shipping routes. To reduce the risk of collisions, governments, ports and conservation initiatives have set up a range of seasonal, dynamic and location specific measures. These can include speed reductions, routing recommendations, reporting requirements and areas to be avoided. (....)