Nautical Term: EMS
Definition of EMS
An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a systematic and continual approach to managing environmental risks and improving environmental performance. An EMS can include elements such as setting environmental objectives and targets, implementing policies and procedures, conducting regular environmental audits and assessments, and continuously improving and updating the EMS.
For example, ABC Marine, a leading container shipping company, has implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) to manage its environmental risks and improve its environmental performance. The EMS includes setting environmental objectives and targets, implementing policies and procedures, conducting regular environmental audits and assessments, and continuously improving and updating the EMS.
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