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Summary of the outcomes of IMO MEPC 84
The 84th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) was held from 27 April to 1 May 2026. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MEPC 84 is provided below for your information. 1. Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from ships At MEPC 80 in 2023, the IMO adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 IMO GHG Strategy), which sets out the IMO's levels of ambition (see the table below) including the aim to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by or around 2050. Further discussions continued in developing a framework of "Mid-term measures for reLRIT conformance test for Panamanian flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-195 (in April 2026) regarding the implementation of LRIT Conformance Test for Panamanian flagged ships. Therefore, the contents of the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1369 (issued on 4 December 2025) have been updated accordingly. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1369. 1. The circular applies to the following types of Panamanian flagged vessels, engaged on international voyages. (MMC-195, 4.1, 4.2) - All passenger ships - Cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and above - Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) that are propelled by mechanical means - Offshore Support Vessels, Special Purpose Ships and Mobile OffshoreDownload (PDF)
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