Tag: MEPC 82

Over 30% of all installed ballast water treatment systems fail Port State Control D-2 compliance inspections.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is actively working to combat underwater pollution by establishing and updating regulations and guidelines to prevent noise pollution from ships.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has presented the summary of fuel oil consumption data collected from ships under its Data Collection System (DCS).

Following the 82nd session of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), held from September 30 to October 4, 2024, the International Maritime Organization is taking the next steps to advance measures towards net-zero shipping. 

Various environmental NGOs have called for more ambitious climate action and adequate resourcing for negotiations, following the conclusion of MEPC 82 (September to 4 October, 2024).

According to Bloomberg, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S expects the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to approve a charge on greenhouse gas emissions from ships as early as 2025.

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 82nd from 30 September to 4 October, 2024, where various measures regarding the marine environment were discussed. 

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes further progress achieved on developing a base text for amendments to the MARPOL Convention, to help ensure delivery of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal for international shipping to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by or close to 2050.

IMO's 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), September 30 to October 4, 2024, has adopted a draft resolution designating the Nusa Penida and Gili Matra Islands in the Lombok Strait as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSAs).

IMO adopted significant amendments to MARPOL Annex VI during the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), September 30 to October 4, 2024, establishing two new Emission Control Areas (ECAs).