IMO environment meeting approves revised regulations on ship emissions

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved proposed amendments to the MARPOL Annex VI regulations to reduce harmful emissions from ships on their 57th session last March 31, 2008 to April 4, 2008

The revised Annex VI will allow for an Emission Control Area to be designated for SOx and particulate matter, or NOx, or all three types of emissions from ships, subject to a proposal from a Party or Parties to the Annex which would be considered for adoption by the Organization, if supported by a demonstrated need to prevent, reduce and control one or all three of those emissions from ships.

For the complete details of the amendments, please see: http://www.imo.org/Home.asp?topic_id=1709&doc_id=9123