All the approaches above are meant to reduce noise and vibration hazards for passengers and crew. By meeting and, where possible, exceeding the mandatory and voluntary guidelines, ship builders, owners, and operators can ensure that their seafarers will have excellent accommodation and recreational facilities on board that are also consistent with promoting the safety, health and well-being of all on board. This goal is one of Bering’s very highest priorities. The efforts and measures Bering takes when it comes to acoustic and vibration harm prevention and the results of independent evaluation of these efforts are outlined in the next chapter.