Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Shipping
The amendments to MARPOL Annex VI approved at MEPC 75 to mandate technical and operational measures to reduce greenhouse gas...
Amendments to MARPOL Annex II and IBC Code
Amendments to MARPOL Annex II and the IBC Code entered into force on 1 January 2021. Annex II has been...
MEPC.2/Circ.26
The latest edition of the MEPC.2/Circ. was issued on 1 December 2020. This circular acts as something of a supplement...
Compliance with the Ballast Water Convention
MEPC 71 agreed a compromise proposal on effective dates for the fitting of ballast water treatment systems on existing ships....
Data Collection
Monitoring of fuel consumption, CO2 emitted and cargo carried commenced under the EU MRV system on 1 January 2018 for...
Material Safety Data Sheets
International legislation prescribes that bulk liquids offered for shipment by sea must be accompanied by an MSDS based on the...
2020 Sulphur Cap – Discussions at PPR 6
The 6th session of the PPR Sub-Committee considered various issues in relation to the implementation of the 2020 sulphur cap,...
Carriage of High Viscosity and Persistent Floating Substances
Amendements to MARPOL Annex II have been agreed to require a prewash for vegetable oils and waxes after unloading in ports in...
EU Ship Recycling Regulation
EU Regulation 1257/2013 is intended to bring forward application of the Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling. It will become...