Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) -81st session

IMO Headquarters (London, UK)/ Hybrid

Monday 18 March

Agenda

Review of the Ballast Water Management Convention
Air pollution prevention
Energy efficiency of ships
Reduction of GHG emissions from ships
Action plan for marine plastic litter from ships

Special Areas, Emission Control Areas (ECAs) and Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs)

Who can attend

ITF Maritime Safety Committee experts elected
ITF affiliated union experts, endorsed for participation in this meeting*

*Consultation required prior to the meeting dates, email seafarers@itf.org.uk

Start

09:30Monday 18 March

End

17:30Friday 22 March

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