MEPC 81: IMO advances draft for shipping’s ‘net-zero framework’
The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 81st Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81) mapped a draft outline of the IMO’s “net-zero framework”.
PHOTO: IMO member state delegates at the opening day of MEPC 81 in London. IMO
“This marks a step forward in the legal process towards adopting global regulations, referred to as ‘mid-term GHG reduction measures’, that will help achieve the targets contained in the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships,” the IMO said.
These measures will be established through modifications to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the IMO said.
Discussions around the framework proposed “new Chapter 5 of MARPOL Annex VI containing regulations on the IMO net-zero framework” to include a goal-based marine fuel standard and pricing mechanism for maritime GHG emissions.
The MEPC 81 also approved revised guidelines on the life cycle analysis (LCA) of marine fuels.
“The updated guidelines include revised calculations for default emission factors; updated appendix 4 on template for well-to-tank default emission factor submission; and new appendix 5 template for Tank-to-Wake (TtW) emission factors,” the IMO explained.
The MEPC will continue further discussions at MEPC 82, scheduled for September–October. The IMO expects mid-term measures to be adopted by 2025 and implemented by 2027.
By Konica Bhatt
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