MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC)
- Department - "Research and Knowledge Department"
- 01.05.2023
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is a subsidiary body of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) responsible for the regulation of marine pollution from ships. It was established in 1973 and meets twice a year to develop and adopt regulations and guidelines related to the prevention of pollution from ships.
Key Areas:
The MEPC’s mandate includes:
- the development and adoption of international regulations;
- guidelines related to air pollution, marine pollution;
- the control of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.
- technical guidance and support to member states on issues related to marine pollution prevention and control.
- ballast water management, anti-fouling systems;
- ship recycling, pollution preparedness and response;
- identification of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas.
Key Areas:
The key areas of work of the MEPC includes:
- the regulation of ship emissions of sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides;
- the control of ballast water and sediments;
- the prevention of oil pollution from ships;
- and the development of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships
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