Issuing agency: Lloyd's Register
Column: Regulatory updates
source: https://www.lr.org/en/knowledge/regulatory-updates/imo-meetings-and-future-legislation/ppr-11-summary-report/
PPR 11 Summary Report – Highlighted topics for discussion
The IMO Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) Sub-Committee is where discussions on prevention of pollution in the marine environment take place prior to agreement by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).
PPR 11 met in London from 19 – 23 February 2024 and considered the following:
Safety and pollution hazards of chemicals and preparation of consequential amendments to the IBC Code
Reduction of the impact on the Arctic of Black Carbon emissions from international shipping
Development of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code on the use of multiple engine operational profiles for a marine diesel engine including clarifying engine test cycles
Development of measures to reduce risks of use and carriage of heavy fuel oil as fuel by ships in Arctic waters
Follow-up work emanating from the Action Plan to address marine plastic litter from ships
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