EnvironmentEnvironmental Policy or Agreement2026-05-13🇬🇧

IMO MEPC 84 approves new Emissions Control Area for ships

source: International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Maritime Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC)

On 2026-05-13, the IMO Maritime Environmental Protection Committee approved a new emission control area covering the North East Atlantic Ocean. The measure will be the world's largest ECA and is set to be implemented in 2027, with requirements taking effect in 2028. The article says the decision was adopted at the MEPC-84 meeting in London.

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