Tag: IMO MEPC

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted proposals to the next round of IMO negotiations during Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 80.

The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 10), 24-28 April 2023, discussed measures to prevent hazardous chemicals from entering the marine environment. These materials include Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) and cleaning additives.

The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 10), that took place 24-28 April 2023, focused on ways to reduce shipping emissions, among other issues. In particular, IMO discussed about measures to reduce the impact on the Arctic of Black Carbon emissions. With regards to Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, the Sub-Committee agreed a draft scope of work for submission to MEPC 80. 

The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 10), 24-28 April 2023, agreed a draft MEPC circular on recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers. It also focused on fishing gear loss prevention.

The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 10), 24-28 April 2023, approved the revised Guidelines for the control and management of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species, following a comprehensive review of the Guidelines.  

The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) held its 10th session from April 24 to 28, 2023.

According to NGO Opportunity Green, IMO has all the powers necessary to regulate the emissions from the full lifecycle of any shipping fuels, including the ability to place that regulation within MARPOL Convention.

The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 14) met 20-24 March, to progresses work on revision of IMO climate strategy.

The latest intersessional IMO meeting (ISWG-GHG 14 at London, 20-24 March 2023) provides important clues on what might be agreed in the revised GHG strategy in July 2023

During the 77th Marine Protection Committee (MEPC77) session, IMO failed to revise its emissions reduction strategy for 2050, as further revision of the target will not take place until 2023.