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IMO – MEPC83 – Speech by Secretary-General

ADDRESS OF THE IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL AT THE OPENING OF THE 83RD SESSION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC 83)

Delivered 7 April 2025 

Opening

Good morning distinguished delegates, Chair

It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee, which, as I am sure you are all aware, is of special importance to the work of this Organization.

Highlight the MEPC 83 agenda

Over this week, you are expected to approve draft amendments to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/imo-mepc83-speech-by-secretary-general/

Fighting for Freedom of Navigation

by Steven Jones MNM FRSA AFNI

Admiral Pavlopoulos’s illuminating presentation at the 2nd Maritime Security Conference provided a sobering assessment of the current threats to maritime security, particularly along what he termed the “axis of war and turbulence” stretching from the Black Sea to the Red Sea. His observation that “TRUST has to be restored” in these vital shipping corridors prompted reflection on the fundamental importance of freedom of navigation in our global system.

While his...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/fighting-for-freedom-of-navigation/

IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers held on suspicion of crimes; launches work on substandard shipping.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection with alleged crimes committed at sea.

The guidelines, adopted by the Legal Committee during its meeting in London from 24 to 28 March, aim to protect seafarers’ rights and ensure they are...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/imo-takes-action-on-seafarers-rights-substandard-shipping/

Webinar, 24 April: MEPC 83 summary – New regulations to reduce GHG

24 April 2025

09.00 – 10.00 a.m. CEST or 04.00 – 05.00 p.m. CEST (UTC+2 Choose session and sign up

The MEPC 83, taking place from 7 to 11 April 2025, is a milestone meeting set to approve new regulations aimed at reducing GHG emissions from ships.

To help you stay ahead of these developments, this webinar provides a brief summary of the key discussions and decisions from MEPC 83.

The presenters are Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment and Tore Longva, Director Decarbonization, both from DNV.

If you...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/webinar-24-april-mepc-83-summary-new-regulations-to-reduce-ghg/

Class societies collaborate to standardise emissions data fields at IMO

Representatives of the standardised emissions data project partners at IMO for the joint BIMCO/IACS presentation of the concept to FAL 49. (L-R) Mark Warner, Lloyd’s Register; Tatsuya Hayashi, ClassNK; Alan Ennis, Shell International Trading and Shipping Company/Energy LEAP; Vincent Joly, Bureau Veritas/IACS; Jeppe Skovbakke Juhl, BIMCO; Rob O’Dwyer, Smart Maritime Network; Barry Authers, DNV; Gareth Lewis, ABS

Smart Maritime Council members ABS, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, DNV and Lloyd’s Register...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/03/class-societies-collaborate-to-standardise-emissions-data-fields-at-imo/

Further progress on IMO “Net-Zero Framework” in Working Group

Member States work to find convergences ahead of talks next week on proposed global regulations to reduce emissions from shipping, at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) from 7 to 11 April.
The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 19) met for its 19th session from 31 March to 1 April 2025, chaired by Mr. Sveinung Oftedal (Norway). The meeting was attended by some 1,000 delegates.  (photos).

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/02/further-progress-on-imo-net-zero-framework-in-working-group/

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