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IMO MEPC 82 | Brief Summary on the key outcomes
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) concluded its 82nd session in London between 30 Sept to 4 October 2024, with several key outcomes aimed at advancing the…
MEPC 81 Highlights
The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 81st session from March 18 to 22, 2024. This Brief provides an overview of the more significant issues progressed at this session.
Regulations coming into force in January 2023
Regulations coming into force in January 2023
Prohibition of Cybutryne in Anti-Fouling Coating Systems
The International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention) currently prohibits the use of harmful Organotins in anti-fouling paints used on ships.
Commissioning testing of the Ballast Water Management System
Amendments to the Commissioning testing of the Ballast Water Management Systems that were introduced by the IMO Resolution MEPC.325(75) and entered into force on 1 June 2022
Reduction of Carbon Intensity on International Shipping
The goal of the new requirements of Chapter 4 of the Annex VI of the MARPOL convention is to reduce the carbon intensity on international shipping, working towards the levels of ambition set …
MARPOL ANNEX VI – Fuel Oil Sampling Points
The 75th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) approved amendments to MARPOL Annex VI on procedures for sampling and verification of the sulphur…
Amendments expected to enter into force in 2022 and in the coming years
Amendments expected to enter into foirce in 2022 and in the coming years
IMO’s MEPC 76: Summary of Outcome
The 76th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) was held remotely with a limited agenda from 10 to 17 June 2021.
Ballast Water Treatment Systems performance standards
Further to INSB Class Technical Notice TD 10077/2020 which outlined the Resolution MEPC.300(72): Ballast water management system (BWMS), we remind you that such systems to be installed …
