Article on revision of enclosed space revised recommendations which was concluded at the 10th Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 10).
MEPC 82 outcomes on the protected areas.
During 2023 and 2024 we have witnessed several attacks on shipping by Somali pirates. After a windy summer, the monsoon season is now coming to an end which increases the risk of renewed attacks by Somali pirates on merchant ships.
Addressing safety concerns of alternative fuels on ships, including design, operation, and training gaps, is essential for managing risks and supporting safe decarbonisation efforts, with ongoing IMO and industry collaborations working to develop guidelines and enhance crew readiness.
The World Shipping Council has released the updated WSC Whale Chart, a global navigational aid designed to help protect whales by reducing ship strikes and underwater noise, recommended for use by all BIMCO members.
The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) addressed legal inconsistencies between the Hong Kong and Basel Conventions, approving provisional guidance to clarify their relationship ahead of the Hong Kong Convention's 2025 enforcement.
BIMCO submitted a paper about "Sail Fast, Then Wait" to the IMO MEPC
MEPC 82 outcomes on GHG midterm measures.
Aside from GHG discussions what kept attendees at the 82nd meeting of the MEPC busy?
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