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What happened at the 10th IMO sub-committee on pollution prevention and response

01 May 2023

The 10th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention & Response from 24 to 28 April discussed biofouling management, reducing the risk of environmental damage from plastic pellet losses, Black Carbon’s impact on the Arctic and the use of Electronic Bunker Delivery Notes (e-BDN) amongst other topics.

PPR 11 makes progress on significant environmental issues

26 February 2024

The 11th session of the IMO Sub-committee on Pollution Prevention & Response (PPR 11) from 19 to 23 February 2024 made progress on developing guidelines on in-water cleaning, reducing the risk of plastic pellet losses from freight containers and discharge water from exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers) into the aquatic environment. BIMCO submissions played a significant part in the future actions to be undertaken by the sub-committee.

Outcomes of the UN Ocean Conference

07 July 2022

The UN Ocean Conference sets the tone for understanding international priorities for ocean protection, a barometer of feeling towards industry and environmental priorities, and how shipping fits within the global context. From highlighting the BIMCO position on underwater radiated noise and conveying the need for harmonised regulation based on sound science – through to demonstrating the work being undertaken to address the plastic footprint of shipping we are committed to representing our members on the international stage.