MEPC 74

UK Ports concerned about IMO actions

The British Ports Association announces: 

  • Ahead of discussions at the MEPC 74, the British Ports Association warns that IMO must maintain a relentless focus on long term measures that will have the biggest impact and not be distracted by gimmicks or convenient short term ‘solutions’ that delay meaningful action
  • Ultimate prize is near zero emission shipping, which means radically speeding up development and adoption of clean fuels

UK ports are watching developments at the International Maritime...

https://container-news.com/uk-ports-concerned-imo-actions/

Union of Greek Shipowners: All stakeholders to take on responsibility at MEPC 74

As UN IMO Marine Environment and protection Committee 74 (MEPC 74) meeting is taking place this week, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) calls all stakeholders to take on responsibility and contribute to global policy making and commit to reaching attainable, workable and sustainable solutions to the problems related to the 2020 global sulphur cap in marine fuels and the issue of the GHG emissions reduction from ships.

As the President of the UGS, Mr. Theodore Veniamis stated

MEPC 74 is the...

https://safety4sea.com/union-of-greek-shipowners-all-stakeholders-to-take-on-responsibility-at-mepc-74/

Clean Arctic Alliance calls for reducing shipping black carbon impacts on Arctic

The Clean Arctic Alliance urged the IMO Member States to reduce the impact of black carbon emissions from international shipping on the Arctic environment, as the UN body gathers in London for a meeting of its MEPC74. During the meeting, a number of issues, including black carbon emissions and heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the Arctic will feature on the agenda.

When black carbon is emitted from ships burning heavy fuel in or near Arctic waters, particles fall on ice or snow, reducing its reflectivity...

https://safety4sea.com/clean-arctic-alliance-calls-for-reducing-shipping-black-carbon-impacts-on-arctic/

Green House Gases Emissions Resolution To Be Submitted at MEPC 74

According to an article published in Safety4Sea, the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), along with several IMO member states and NGOs, are expected to submit a draft resolution to the MEPC 74 next week.

The report further highlights how the draft will encourage voluntary cooperation between ports and shipping companies in order to reduce vessel GHG emissions.

About The Initiative

This initiative by IAPH and Canada was specifically commended by IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim,...

http://mfame.guru/green-house-gases-emissions-resolution-to-be-submitted-at-mepc-74/

ESPO supportive of EU proposal for harmonized approach on scrubbers

ESPO announced that it supports the European plea for immediate and harmonized action on the basis of scientific evidence available with regard to the impact of liquid discharges from scrubbers on water quality. For this reason, it backs the EU proposal to bring the issue to the IMO.

IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74), which is beginning next week in London, will discuss an EU proposal on scrubbers. The proposal, which has been submitted by the EU 28 Member States and the...

https://safety4sea.com/espo-supportive-of-eu-proposal-for-harmonized-approach-on-scrubbers/

IMO Policy Change Documents To Be Made Public Prior MEPC 74

According to a Ship Insight article, MEPC 74  is meeting in a few days’ time (13-17 May) and it will be the first Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting for which documents are publically available in advance of the meeting.

Registered users can access them via the IMODOCS website and registration is free of charge.

Why is this important?

This represents a significant change in policy by the organisation. In the past, only IMO delegates have been able to read submissions ahead of...

http://mfame.guru/imo-policy-change-documents-to-be-made-public-prior-mepc-74/

MEPC 74 due in May: What is on the agenda

The Marine Environment Protection Committee’s (MEPC), 74th session is scheduled to take place in 13-17 May 2019. The key subjects to be discussed will be adoption of amendments to IMO mandatory instruments, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships, implementation of the sulphur 2020 limit, marine plastic litter action plan, ballast water management Convention implementation, approval of guidance and other matters, technical cooperation and capacity building and seminar on ship recycling.

https://safety4sea.com/mepc-74-due-in-may-what-is-on-the-agenda/

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