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MEPC 81 - developments of significance

Get insights into the diverse topics addressed during the 81th session of IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80). Article 2 about developments of significance.

IMO agrees to ban PFOS from firefighting systems on board ships

To protect crew against exposure to dangerous substances used in fire-fighting systems, as well as to minimise the impact on the environment, the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) has finalised prohibition of perfluoro-octane sulfonic acid (PFOS) from fire-fighting systems on b... Please follow the link to continue reading.

The IMO reference data model

Maritime digital solutions are still in their early days but there is massive interest in concepts across the maritime industry. Implementation of common solutions are, however, key to its success. BIMCO's Jeppe Skovbakke Juhl, Manager Maritime Safety & Security, explains in these short videos.