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.