MEPC 80

The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is where the reduction of shipping’s impact on the marine environment is discussed. MEPC oversees the work of several sub-committees and influences subjects which cut-across the work of several committees, covering many key regulations.

 

MEPC 80 will be held from 3 – 7 July 2023.

 

MEPS 80 is expected to be focused by discussion on the reduction of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from ships including:

 

• Finalization and adoption of the 2023 GHG strategy
• Finalization of the draft Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG intensity of marine fuels (LCA Guidelines)
• Review progress on selection of mid-and ling-term measure for further development.
• Prevention of Air Pollution and Energy efficiency of ships
  • Finalization and adoption of proposed amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
  • Proposal for interim guidelines for the use of biofuels and blends of biofuels as fuels
  • Revision of the IMO DCS
  • Proposal on implementation of short-term measures
  • Proposal for application of ShaPoli/Overridable EPL to EEDI calculations

 

• Pollution prevention response
  • Amendments to PPR.1/Circ.7 for the categorization and classification of products
  • Draft of operational guide on the response to spills of hazardous and Noxious Substances
  • Draft 2023 for the control and management o ship´s biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species.
  • Draft for thermal waste treatment devices.
  • Draft amendments to regulation 13.2.2 of MARPOL Annex VI on different topics
  • Amendments to Unified Interpretations
  • BWM.2 circular, Protocol for verification of ballast water compliance monitoring devices.
  • Draft for the development of IHM

 

• Ballast Water management
  • Amendments to Appendix II of the BWM Convention concerning the form of BW Record Book
  • Development of guidance for completing in the ballast water record book
  • Development of guidelines for the use of electronic record books under the BWMC
  • Development of Draft Guidance on the temporary storage of sewage/treated grey water in ballast tanks.

 

Source: IMO