The IMO's Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response held its 13th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 9 to 13 February 2026.Outcomes include:Groundwork laid for future legally binding framework on biofoulingFollowing
The IMO's Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response held its 13th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 9 to 13 February 2026.
Outcomes include:
Groundwork laid for future legally binding framework on biofouling
Following the decision of MEPC 83 to develop a legally binding framework on biofouling management to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species, the Sub-Committee agreed some fundamental elements that will guide this work. These include the recommendation for the framework to take the form of a standalone instrument, and the finalization of the terms of reference of this output, both to be agreed and approved by MEPC 84.
The Sub-Committee also established a correspondence group to initiate work on this issue, with terms of reference that include: identifying the objectives of the framework, developing the draft structure, identifying a list of guidelines to be developed to support implementation, and developing a draft work plan for the output.
2026 Strategy and Action Plan on marine plastic litter agreed
The Sub-Committee agreed to the draft 2026 Strategy and the Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships, with a view to adoption by the Marine Environment Protection Committee at its next session (MEPC 84) in April
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