Decision on the IMO Net-Zero Framework delayed for one year
Norway, Oct. 17 -- The 2nd extraordinary session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC/ES.2) decided to delay adoption of new requirements on greenhouse gas (GHG) fuel intensity, in combination with a pricing and reward mechanism. The meeting continues in October 2026.Adoption of amendments to mandatory instrumentsMEPC/ES.2 considered adoption of two amendments to MARPOL Annex VI:The IMO NZF, setting out new requirements on GHG fuel intensity, in combination with a pricing and reward mechanismDesignation of the North-East Atlantic as an ECA for SOx, PM and NOxMEPC remained divided throughout the meeting and during the final day, a majority of 57 member states voted to adjourn the meeting for one year, while 49 voted to ...
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