MEPC meets again this week

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will meet for its 2nd extraordinary session at IMO Headquarters in London from 14 to 17 October 2025.

The meeting will be chaired by Dr. Harry Conway (Liberia) and Mr. Hanqiang Tan (Singapore) as Vice-Chair.

The discussions will focus on issues related to the IMO Net-Zero Framework.

1. Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments - MARPOL Annex VI; IMO Net-Zero Framework

The Committee will consider, with a view to adoption, draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, including the IMO Net-Zero Framework, which was approved by MEPC 83.

The IMO Net-Zero Framework comprises a new set of international regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, in line with IMO's 2023 GHG Strategy. It includes two key elements: a global fuel standard and global GHG emissions pricing mechanism. (See more details: The IMO Net-Zero Framework - FAQs)

2. Reduction of GHG emissions from ships

The Committee will consider a draft work plan to prepare for the entry into force of the IMO Net-Zero Framework.

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