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IMO will ensure the development of global regulations for GHG emissions IMO ​participates in the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, and reports the significant outcome of MEPC 62. IMO will ensure that the UNFCCC Parties continue to entrust IMO with developing and enacting global regulations to controlGHG emissions from ships engaged in international trade.Click here for more details.Source: IMO

MEPC 62 outcome on Energy Efficiency Regulations and the way forward Katharine Palmer, Environmental Manager at Lloyd's Register, UK , is giving a presentation regarding MEPC 62 outcome on Energy Efficiency Regulations and the way forward, during the 2nd Annual Safety4Sea Forum, Session 2The 2nd Safety4Sea Forum, a PRO BONO event, successfully completed on 5th of October 2011 in Athens, covering a wide range in QHSE issues.The event has been attended by over 340 delegates at the venue representing more than 170 companies, plus more than 100 persons watching live streaming. The event organized by IBS Marine Consulting Group and sponsored by Aspida Maritime Security, Dorian Hellas, Transmar Shipping and Lloyd's Register and supported by BIMCO, Intermanager, SaveOurSeafarers campaign, Steamship Mutual, Green Award, Cardiff University, ELNAVI, NAFTIKA XRONIKA, Tanker Operator, Shipmanagement International and Marintech NewsFor more information about the Forum visithttp://www.safety4sea.com/forum/2For more information about Safety4Sea visit the official site http://www.safety4sea.com

Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Note The Hong Kong Marine Department issues Merchant Shipping Information Note regarding Guidelines for the Control and Management of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species as follows:This Note draws attention of the Shipowners, Ship Managers, Operators and Masters to the Guidelines, adopted by MEPC 62 in July 2011, for the control and management of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species.1. In July 2011, at its 62nd session, IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted the "2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species" by resolution MEPC.207(62). The main purpose of these Guidelines is to provide a globally consistent approach to the management of biofouling, which identifies as an important means of transferring invasive aquatic species that may pose threats to the environment, human health, property and resources.2. The Guidelines as annexed to IMO resolution MEPC. 207(62) can be found on Marine Department Website at "http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/msnote/msin.html" attached to this MSIN.3. Shipowners, Ship Managers, Operators and Masters are advised to note the Guidelines.Source: Hong Kong Marine Department

Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Note The Hong Kong Marine Department issues Merchant Shipping Information Note regarding Guidelines addressing additional aspects to the NOx Technical Code 2008 with regard to Particular Requirements related to Marine Diesel Engies fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems as follows:This Note advises that IMO has adopted the "2011 Guidelines addressing Additional Aspects to the NOx Technical Code 2008 with regard to Particular Requirements related to Marine Diesel Engines fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems".1. The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at its 62nd session in July 2011 adopted, by resolution MEPC.198(62), the "2011 Guidelines addressing Additional Aspects to the NOx Technical Code 2008 with regard to Particular Requirements related to Marine Diesel Engines fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems".2. The resolution MEPC.198(62) can be found as an attachment to this Note on the webpage of Marine Department (http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/msnote/msin.html).3. Shipowners, Ship Managers, Ship Operators, Masters, Shipbuilders and Classification Societies of Hong Kong registered ships are advised to note the information contained in the Guidelines.

MEPC finalises NOx Code work Norway failed in its bid to persuade the IMOs Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 62) that more parameters should be included on Bunker Delivery Notes (BDN). With strong support from Intertanko, tried to revive a move that had already been rejected by the IMOs Bulk, Liquids and Gases Sub-committee and was widely seen as requiring pre-testing of bunkers.The UK and other countries proposed the move and MEPC chairman Andreas Chrysostomou said that MEPC had clearly said no to the proposal.Among several other emissions related measure approved, the MEPC adopted Guidelines for reception facilities under MARPOL Annex VI and Guidelines addressing additional aspects to the NOx Technical Code 2008 with regard to particular requirements related to marine diesel engines fitted with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems.The MEPC also approved, for future adoption, draft amendments to the NOx Technical Code 2008, relating to engines not pre-certified on a test bed and to NOx-reducing devices. It also agreed terms of reference for the review of the status of technological developments to implement the Tier III NOx emission standard.The MEPC agreed a work plan on addressing the impact in the Arctic of Black Carbon emissions from ships and instructed ...

Marine Environment Protection Committee 62nd session: 11 to 15 July 2011 IMO adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) to designate the United States Caribbean Sea as a new emission control area (ECA); to designate the Baltic Sea as a Special Area with respect to pollution by sewage from ships; and to adopt a revised Annex V related to the control of garbage, at the 62nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which met from 11 to 15 July 2011 at the IMO Headquarters in London.IMO also adopted mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping (see press briefing 42/2011).The MEPC also designated the Strait of Bonifacio as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) and adopted the first-ever international recommendations to address biofouling of ships, to minimize the transfer of aquatic species.In other matters, the MEPC approved a number of ballast water management systems and adopted guidelines related to the implementation of both the ballast water management and ship recycling Conventions.Energy efficiency measures adoptedMandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping were adopted by Parties to MARPOL Annex VI represented in the MEPC(see ...

IMO has developed a final version for amendments to MARPOL Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 After long debates and negotiations, the IMOs Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 62) has developed a final version for amendments to MARPOL Annex VI aimed to reduce ships greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The adoption may be reached by the end of this week through consensus rather than though voting. Therefore, as an interim report, below is a brief description of the amendments which MEPC 62 may adopt.The consensus for the adoption of these amendments to MARPOL is reached by adding two additional provisions: one promoting technical cooperation and transfer of technology, the other providing an waiver so that Administrations could chose to delay the enforcement of the amendments for up to 4 years.The amendments, due to come into force 1 January 2013, can be summed up as follows:1. New ship (building contract as from 1 January 2013 and delivery not later than 30 June 2015) will have to meet a required Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI). In addition, all ships, new and existing are required to keep onboard a ship specific Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) which may form part of the ship's ...

MEPC 62 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 At the sixty second session of the IMOs Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held at the IMO this week, the Committee: adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex IV (Development of Special Area provisions and the Designation of the Baltic Sea as a Special Area) and associated MEPC Resolution; adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex V (Revised MARPOL Annex V) and associated MEPC Resolution; adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI (Designation of the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area) and associated MEPC Resolution.Amendments to MARPOL Annex IV (Development of Special Area provisions and the Designation of the Baltic Sea as a Special Area). In summary, the amendments are as follows:New paragraphs were added to Regulation 1, namely:- New definition of a Special Area;- The Baltic Sea Area being designated as a Special Area.A new requirement for passenger ships while in a special area, to be equipped with either a sewage treatment plant, type approved by the Administration, taking into account the standards and test methods developed by the Organization, or a holding tank of the capacity to the satisfaction of the Administration for the retention of all sewage, having regard to the operation of ...

Dealing with a number of environmental issues Half the week gone and what has happened at IMO MEPC 62.The plenary meeting has been busy dealing with a number of environmental issues covering among others ballast water, recycling, NOx and SOx emissions, environmental risks as well as initiating discussion on energy efficiency matters.The first day had some clear highs such as the Secretary Generals opening speech - to the award presentation, an emotional but also celebratory event, to Lindy Johnson' husband of her being awarded the International Maritime Prize for 2010. The IMO Secretary General speech among many points mentioned her crucial involvement in the development of revised procedures for the designation of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas.As usual at this point in the agenda the MEPC has send out a number of working groups, review groups etc which will report back at the end of the week. The room is focused and concentrated on the issues on the table. However trying to predict the outcome on a specific issue is not at this point possible. I remind myself as I sit in plenary of where we were at previous MEPC when the rumours were busy that we would not get a ...

The MEPC 62 meeting will deal with some 226 submissions The 62nd session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Committee on the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 62) will be held from 11 to 15 July 2011 in London. BIMCOs Marine Department will be strongly represented at the meeting.MEPC is responsible for co-coordinating the IMO's activities on the prevention and control of pollution of the marine environment from ships and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). The Convention and its Annexes deal with prevention of pollution from oil, chemicals, other harmful substances, garbage, and sewage.The MEPC 62 meeting will deal with some 226 submissions and the agenda includes the following important items:Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water (Ballast Water Management) Recycling of ships Prevention of air pollution from ships Reduction of GHG emissions from ships Noise from commercial shipping Interpretations of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instrumentsIn order to try to cope with the high number of submissions, the MEPC 62 meeting arrangements will include the establishment of the following working, drafting and review groups:Working Group on GHG Issues Working Group on Guidelines for Ship Recycling Working Group on Environmental Risk Evaluation Criteria Drafting ...