LR MEPC 62 summary report (Overview) © Lloyd's Register 2011 Lloyd's Register briefing Marine Environmental Protection Committee IMO MEPC 62 – July 2011 Summary report for clients Overview The 62nd session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) was held from 11th to 15th July 2011. This briefing summarises critical issues for Lloyd's Register clients. Main focus was on greenhouse gas matter. The Committee adopted revisions to MARPOL Annex VI introducing Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). Other amendments to MARPOL adopted related to Annex IV (Sewage treatment), Annex V (Garbage) and Annex VI (Air pollution on NOx (nitrogen oxide) and SOx (sulphur oxides) control in a Special Area in the Central America and exemption on old steamers). Unfortunately some issues, such as, Harmful anti-fouling systems for ships, Role of Human Element, Reception facilities, Noise from commercial shipping and its adverse impacts on marine life, were postponed to MEPC 63 scheduled from 27 February to 2 March 2012. Detailed summary of the various topics within each agenda item can be found in LR Preview document, and data from there has not be re-iterated in this summary. Summary of all agreed amendments, circulars and other matters can be found in the tables at the end for ease of reference. Green House Gas (GHG) emissions Overview The greenhouse gas discussions dominated the agenda of the plenary of the MEPC taking up nearly 3.5 days. The agenda indicated that there would be discussion on the following: o Operational and Technical Measures related to Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) o Polici...
