Tag: IMO

Nautilus International called for a worldwide commitment to worker-centred climate policies the U.S. withdrew from IMO MEPC negotiations.

The US delegation has reportedly withdrawn from negotiations at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 83rd session.

IMO opened a critical round of negotiations on 7 April during MEPC 83, aimed at finalizing new binding regulations to steer international shipping towards net-zero emissions. 

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is currently meeting for its 83rd session from 7 to 11 April, 2025, where nations converse and debate actions to reduce shipping emissions and shape the environmental compliance plan for the maritime industry. 

Lloyd's Register (LR)'s Regulatory Affairs experts have provided an analysis of the main outcomes from the IMO ISWG-GHG 19 meeting on mid-term GHG measures.  

A twelve-month collaborative project involving the classification society members of the Smart Maritime Council – namely Lloyd’s Register, ABS, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, and DNV – working with BIMCO, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and Energy LEAP has introduced new standards for emissions data reporting.

The Clean Shipping Coalition in a statement on 2 April called on Member States to agree to a Global Fuel Standard (GFS).

The IMO and ITLOS joint Workshop on 28 March was held at IMO Headquarters in London to explore maritime legal issues.

The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 19) met for its 19th session from 31 March to 1 April 2025. 

The Legal Committee (LEG) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) convened for its 112th session from 24 to 28 March 2025.