During IMO MEPC 67, from 14 to 17 October 2014
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet for its 67th session from 13 to 17 October 2014, at IMO Headquarters in London. MEPC 67 is expected to review the environmental requirements under the proposed draft mandatory International Code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code), and the associated MARPOL amendments to make the Code mandatory with a view to approval at this session ahead of adoption at the next session (MEPC 68, scheduled for May 2015). An intersessional working group will meet ahead of the MEPC session to review the requirements and report to the Committee.
The draft Polar Code covers the full range of design, construction, equipment, operational, training, search and rescue and environmental protection matters relevant to ships operating in waters surrounding the two poles. Draft environmental provisions include requirements covering prevention of pollution by oil; by noxious liquid substances; by sewage; and by garbage. |
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