Issuing agency: Lloyd's Register
Column: Regulatory updates
source: https://www.lr.org/en/knowledge/regulatory-updates/mepc-83/
MEPC 83 marked a pivotal step forward in the decarbonisation and environmental governance of global shipping. Key outcomes included the approval of mid-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures as amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, with formal adoption expected in October 2025 and entry into force by March 2027.
MEPC 83 advanced key steps on shipping decarbonisation, fuel data transparency, and environmental protection.
The Committee also completed Phase 1 of short-term GHG measures by agreeing on CII reduction factors through to 2030, and approved enhanced fuel oil data reporting regulations to support greater transparency.
Further progress was made on technical and safety standards, with amendments adopted to the NOx Technical Code 2008 and the 2023 Guidelines for developing the Inventory of Hazardous Materials. In addition, MEPC 83 agreed to implement an Experience Building Phase for the Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling and initiated the development of a legally binding framework to manage biofouling, aiming to curb the spread of invasive aquatic species.