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Comité International Radio Maritime (CIRM), the non-profit international association of marine electronics companies, is developing a Code of Practice for service companies engaged in the installation, repair and maintenance of shipboard marine electronic equipment.
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.
This is an extract of a report supplied by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with the intention of keeping BIMCO members appraised of legislative developments in the US affecting international shipping. The full CSA report is also provided.
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.
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.