December, 2022
Details
Dates: December 12, 2022–December 16, 2022 Location: Virtual Description: The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL
Details
Dates:
December 12, 2022–December 16, 2022
Location:
Virtual
Description:
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL treaty, including oil, chemicals carried in bulk, sewage, garbage and emissions from ships, including air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Other matters covered include ballast water management, anti-fouling systems, ship recycling, pollution preparedness and response, and identification of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas. The 79th session of the MEPC in December 2022 will build upon progress from the 78th session taking place in June 2022.
Time
Monday, December 12 - 12:00am 2022 - Friday, December 16 - 11:59pm 2022
Location
Online
Organizer
International Maritime Organization