Source : IMO Press Briefing 

IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has reiterated its commitment to review and strengthen the IMO Initial Strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions from shipping, with a view to adopting a revised strategy in mid-2023. Major highlights are as follows:
 
  • Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides approved.
  • BWM Convention experience-building phase and application and approved revised Guidance on methodologies.
  • Discharge water from exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) – guidelines approved.
  • Marine litter: Mandatory garbage record books for smaller ships approved.
  • Adoption of amendments (watertight doors, GESAMP Hazard Evaluation Procedure).
  • Protecting seas in the Arctic – regional arrangements for port reception facilities.
  • Revision of the Anti-fouling Systems Convention -guidelines adopted.
  • Unified interpretations of provisions of IMO environment-related conventions approved.
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