The eighty-second session of IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC 82) met from Monday, 30 September to Friday, 04 October 2024
Key Topics
The key topics discussed at MEPC 83 and may be of interest to Members included:
- Ballast Water Management
- Air Emissions/GHG Reduction
- Energy Efficiency of Ships
- Fuel Quality-Quantity/Sulphur Limits
Although not part of INTERCARGO’s work program, the following topics will also be discussed and INTERCARGO Secretariat will endeavor to follow the discussions:
- Scrubbers
- Black Carbon/HFO in the Arctic
- Biofouling/In-water cleaning
- Underwater Noise
- Ship Recycling/Hong Kong Convention
In addition to the discussions in Plenary, the Secretariat also participated in the following Working Groups:
- Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency
- Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships
- Ballast Water Review Group
INTERCARGO’s submissions to MEPC 82 can be accessed here.
Executive summary and key points:
