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• Published Subscription Original Research 12 Mar 2026

  From Baseline Survey to Management Plan: A Systematic Framework for Port-Specific Mitigation of Underwater Radiated Noise

  By Amit Kumar Singh, G.V.V Pavan Kumar, P. Sirisha, D.S.P Vidyasagar

  Abstract: The growing recognition of underwater radiated noise (URN) as a significant marine pollutant necessitates the development of actionable management frameworks at the port level, where noise sources are concentrated, and impacts can be particularly acute. While international guidelines exist, a standardized methodology for ports to transition from assessment to implementation is lacking, particularly in regions with high biodiversity and developing maritime infrastructure. This paper presents and demonstrates a systematic, four-phase …

  Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–30 Read article →