MEPC 81 adopts amendments to MARPOL for mandatory reporting of lost containers
In an effort to tackle with marine litter, the IMO MEPC 81, that took place 18-22 March 2024, discussed about the reporting procedures for lost containers and carriage of plastic pellets by sea and took important decisions towards. Containers lost overboard can be a serious hazard to navigation and safety at sea as well as to the marine environment.
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