Currently, IAPH is attending the 16th meeting of the IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships (ISWG-GHG 16) and the 81st meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81), which take place consecutively from 11 to 22 March.
IAPH is being represented by Rhona Macdonald and Technical Director Antonis Michail, with the addition of representatives from the Port of Seattle and IAPH associate member Starcrest. The main item on the agenda at these meetings will be the discussions on the candidate mid-term measures, including the technical and economic elements that will make up the basket of measures to be agreed by 2025 before entry into force in 2027.
In order to provide a clear overview of the submissions and proposals under discussion, IAPH has developed a short, easy-to-use guide in its briefing to IAPH members.
Rhona will be providing a further report on the outcomes of these meetings to members of the IAPH Climate and Energy committee which is made up of environmental, safety and advisory specialists from the association’s 180-strong port membership.
Members will also be given a heads-up in person by the team at the upcoming IAPH Technical Committee days which take place after MEPC 81, between 25-27 March at the TT Club headquarters in the City of London.
Source: Hellenic Shipping News
