IMO Adopts Guidelines - Mandatory Energy Efficiency Measures for International Shipping - The Maritime Executive, LLC.

Posted - Monday March 5, 2012 - The Maritime Executive, LLC.

Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), 63rd session, 27 February to 2 March
An important series of guidelines to support the uniform implementation of mandatory measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping was adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), when it met for its 63rd session from 27 February to 2 March 2012, at IMO Headquarters in London, paving the way for the regulations to be smoothly and uniformly implemented by Administrations and industry.
The MEPC also continued its intensive discussion on market-based measures for greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.
During the busy session, the MEPC also adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) relating to regional arrangements for port reception facilities; and adopted guidelines related to the implementation of the revised MARPOL Annex V (Garbage) and the Hong Kong Convention for the recycling of ships.
The MEPC also granted basic and final approval to a number of ballast water management systems that make use of active substances.

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