Shipping is by definition an international activity and IMO is the appropriate body to address its global challenges. INTERCARGO has been participating actively in the development of GHG reduction measures at IMO. An overview of the prevention of...
The second extraordinary session of the IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC ES 2) met from Tuesday 14 October to Friday, 17 October 2025 INTERCARGO’s statement on its outcome can be viewed here The session focused on:...
The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) reports to the IMO’s Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and is tasked to consider matters related to GHG Reductions. ISWG-GHG 20 will produce a report...
Update: 30 Jul 2025 Contents IMO circulars on Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using alternative fuels Training guidelines for crew members serving ships using alternative fuels Development of fuel/technology-specific guidelines for...
Please find below the regular Technical Updates for the year 2025. The updates provide information on some of the technical related INTERCARGO work program items and Secretariat activities. You need to login to view the rest of the content. Please...
The 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) took place from the 18th to the 27th June 2025.
Key topics include:
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Media Release – 15 April 2025 “INTERCARGO Responds to IMO’s Decision on GHG Reduction Measures” At last week’s landmark MEPC 83 meeting, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States assumed responsibility and agreed...
The eighty-third session of IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC 83) met from 7 April to Friday, 11 April 2025. Key Topics The key topics that will be discussed at MEPC 83 and may be of interest to Members include : Ballast Water...
The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) reports to the IMO’s Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and is tasked to consider matters related to GHG Reductions. ISWG-GHG 19 will produce a report...
Media Release – 27 March 2025 “INTERCARGO Reaffirms Call for Simplicity as IMO Climate Talks Intensify” International dry bulk shipping, which is the largest shipping sector, urges practical approach ahead of critical ISWG-GHG-19 and MEPC 83...
The Intersessional Working Group on Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency (ISWG-APEE) reports to the IMO’s Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and is tasked to consider matters related to the short-term GHG reduction measure and more...