MEPC

Disintegrated Actions Against Scrubber a Concern, IMO

Frederick Kenny, Director of Legal and External Affairs at the IMO, voiced concern over the prospect of fragmented scrubber regulations, reports Ship & Bunker.

Local and regional actions 

“The IMO secretariat’s view is that global regulations implemented consistently and enforced uniformly are the best way to go,” he told BIMCO.

“When you see local and regional action being taken, it can be a cause for concern if it is inconsistent with IMO regulations. We need a level playing field, and that is...

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IMO Accelerates GHG Emissions Reduction Action Plan

  • The MEPC approved amendments to strengthen existing mandatory requirements for new ships to be more energy efficient.
  • The IMO Secretariat will continue its cooperation with the UNFCCC Secretariat, including attending relevant UNFCCC meetings.
  • The GreenVoyage-2050 project will provide technical assistance and promote green technology uptake to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions throughout the maritime sector.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is accelerating action and...

http://mfame.guru/imo-accelerates-ghg-emissions-reduction-action-plan/

IMO Gears Up To Investigate Scrubbers’ Washwater

In a recent development, the International Maritime Organization’s MEPC, Marine Environment Protection Committee, announced that they will investigate open-looped scrubbers’ discharge, in particular, the environmental impact of the washwater, reports The MediTelegraph

Why this move?

Some ships use exhaust gas cleaning systems or scrubbers, accepted by their flag States as an alternative means to meet the sulphur limit requirement. The MEPC has considered proposals for a new agenda item so that...

http://mfame.guru/imo-gears-up-to-investigate-scrubbers-washwater/

IMO Sets New GHG Targets and Sets Scene for Sulfur Cap Implementation

According to a report published by Freight Waves, continuing where it left off in the spring of 2018, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has moved the debate on greenhouse gas emissions from shipping a little further on while the finishing touches to the sulfur cap were also addressed.

What is EEDI?

Following the 74th Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in May 2019, the IMO has resolved to revise phase three of the introduction of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI).

EE...

http://mfame.guru/imo-sets-new-ghg-targets-and-sets-scene-for-sulfur-cap-implementation/

MEPC74 Guide for Shipowners and Operators

IMO has discussed various issues pertaining to global shipping in the recently concluded MEPC74 meeting which was being held in its headquarters in London. From it emerged some guidance for shipowner and operators, as made available by them on their website.

Here’s a list of those guidelines and directives.

Ship tank configuration and fuel system
  • The viscosity of most of these blended residual fuels is such that they cannot be used in distillate fuel-only systems and machinery, as they require...

http://mfame.guru/mepc74-guide-for-shipowners-and-operators/

IMO Strengthens Energy Efficiency Design Index, EEDI

According to a BIMCO report, the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) strengthened Energy Efficiency Design Indexes (EEDI) for Phase 3 for certain ship types by increasing the reduction rate and/or bringing forward the start date.

Another report published by the Maritime Executive highlights that at the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) meeting last week, amendments were agreed to significantly strengthen Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) “phase 3”...

http://mfame.guru/imo-strengthens-energy-efficiency-design-index-eedi/

Additional Sulphur Limit Guidelines Issued by the IMO

As per a statement released on Monday by the International Maritime Organization, the global shipping regulatory body has issued additional guidance over the implementation of the lower 0.5% sulfur limit on bunker fuels that goes into effect from January 1, 2020, reports Platts.

​What is it?

According to a Port News article, the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), meeting for its 74th session (13-17 May), approved various guidance and guidelines to support the implementation of...

http://mfame.guru/additional-sulphur-limit-guidelines-issued-by-the-imo/

IMO Considers Ballast Water Treatment Proposals At MEPC 74

Last week happened to be the busiest week for the Ballast Water Review Group at IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74). And possibly a frustrating one: ballast water topics were originally listed for discussion but the report of that day gives an idea of how time was swallowed up. Tuesday (14 May) began with the chairman saying that we were already a day behind schedule and it was gone lunchtime before we finally turned to ballast water, with 36 documents listed for discussion,...

http://mfame.guru/imo-considers-ballast-water-treatment-proposals-at-mepc-74/

IMO: Full Summary Of MEPC 74 Out Now / Download Sulphur 2020 Guidelines

IMO MEPC 74

The full summary of MEPC 74 is here:

  1. Adoption of amendments to IMO mandatory instruments
  2. Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships
  3. Implementation of the sulphur 2020 limit
  4. Marine plastic litter action plan
  5. Ballast water management (BWM) Convention implementation
  6. Approval of guidance and other matters
  7. Technical cooperation and capacity building

1. Adoption of amendments

The following MARPOL amendments were adopted.

MARPOL amendments – use of electronic record books

MARPOL Amendments to...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/imo-full-summary-of-mepc-74-out-now-download-sulphur-2020-guidelines/

IMO Discussed EU Ports’ Harmonized Scrubbers Action Proposal

Earlier this month, the European Sea Ports Organisation (EPSO) had called for urgent scientific research into the impact of liquid discharges from scrubbers, says an article published in Splash 247.

About the Proposal

The announcement was made a week before the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), met in London to discuss an EU proposal on exhaust gas cleaning systems.

The proposal, which has been submitted by the EU 28 member states and the...

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