After two weeks’ intensive debate in the IMO, steps have been taken towards specific measures to reduce shipping’s GHG Emissions, difficult negotiations lie ahead in order to reach the necessary milestones.
The two major port State control regimes – Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU – will increase focus on the sulphur limit regulations.
Now, seafarers will be better protected as a consequence of two amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). Seafarers who are let down by their ship owner or who are entitled to economic compensation in case of long-term disablement or death will now be better secured.