Two papers were submitted to the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 60), by the states surrounding the Black Sea (MEPC 60/8/1) and the Wider Caribbean Region (WCR) (MEPC 60/8/2), giving notice that adequate reception facilities (for garbage) are in place and requesting IMO to establish a date by which the Black Sea area and the WCR shall become effective under Annex V. Intercargo submitted a paper to MEPC 60 (co-sponsored by BIMCO) seeking an extension to the circular (MEPC.1/Circ. 675) issued for the Gulfs and Mediterranean areas to include the Black Sea area and WCR.