The EU sets its position at the IMO meeting on marine environment protection
12 May 2026
Effective: 27 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Shipping sector, ports, shipowners and maritime transport companies
Summary
The EU Council establishes the European stance for the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting. It affects international regulation of maritime pollution.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The EU Council approves the position that the Union must defend at the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization. This decision frames the actions of Member States and the Commission in international negotiations on marine pollution, ship emissions and…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D1067: Decisión (UE) 2026/1067 del Consejo, de 27 de abril de 2026, relativa a la posición que debe adoptarse, en nombre de la Unión Europea, en el Comité de Protección del Medio Marino (MEPC) de la Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI) durante su 84.° período de sesiones