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IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee adopts measures to protect the environment and human health
MEPC 82 outcomes on the protected areas.
Macro environment
Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea continue to severely impact trade lanes that normally transit the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Transits of the Suez Canal remain 90-95% lower than at the same time last year. Though no resolution is in sight, we have in our base scenario chosen to assume that s... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Committee urged to address the legal inconsistencies between the Hong Kong Convention and the Basel Convention
The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) addressed legal inconsistencies between the Hong Kong and Basel Conventions, approving provisional guidance to clarify their relationship ahead of the Hong Kong Convention's 2025 enforcement.
Energy Efficiency of Ships - BIMCO submission to IMO
BIMCO submitted a paper about "Sail Fast, Then Wait" to the IMO MEPC
Advancements in alternative fuels: Emphasising human safety and preparedness
Addressing safety concerns of alternative fuels on ships, including design, operation, and training gaps, is essential for managing risks and supporting safe decarbonisation efforts, with ongoing IMO and industry collaborations working to develop guidelines and enhance crew readiness.
IMO makes some advances on mid-term measures for GHG emissions reduction
MEPC 82 outcomes on GHG midterm measures.
GHG emissions reductions through mitigating the operational and commercial practice of Sail Fast Then Wait
Aside from GHG discussions what kept attendees at the 82nd meeting of the MEPC busy?
Aside from GHG discussions what kept attendees at the 82nd meeting of the MEPC busy?
