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Marine Environment Protection Committee [1 record]

Record 1 2024-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Maritime Organizations
  • Environment
OBS

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO's [International Maritime Organization's] remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL [International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships] treaty ... and emissions from ships ... Other matters covered include ballast water management, anti-fouling systems, ship recycling, pollution preparedness and response, and identification of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas.

OBS

International Maritime Organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Organisations maritimes
  • Environnement
OBS

Le Comité de la protection du milieu marin (MEPC) traite des questions environnementales relevant du mandat de l'OMI [Organisation maritime internationale]. Cela concerne notamment les questions visées par la Convention internationale pour la prévention de la pollution par les navires (MARPOL) en lien avec le contrôle et la prévention de la pollution causée par les navires […] et les émissions provenant des navires […] Parmi les autres questions couvertes par le MEPC figurent également : la gestion des eaux de ballast; les systèmes antisalissure; le recyclage des navires; la préparation et la lutte contre la pollution par les hydrocarbures; et l'identification de zones spéciales et de zones maritimes particulièrement vulnérables.

OBS

Organisation maritime internationale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Organizaciones marítimas
  • Medio ambiente
OBS

Organización Marítima Internacional.

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