Curtas do Bryant´s

IMO – 0.50% sulphur cap agreed

The IMO issued a news release stating that the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) agreed to implement a global sulphur cap of 0.50% with effect from 1 January 2020. (10/28/16) [http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/MEPC-70-2020sulphur.aspx].

EC – welcoming IMO action

The European Commission (EC) issued a press release welcoming the progress of the IMO in addressing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. (10/28/16) [http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-3545_en.htm].

Antarctic – Ross Sea region MPA

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade posted information regarding the newly-designated Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area in the Antarctic. (10/28/16) [https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/environment/antarctica/ross-sea-region-marine-protected-area]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.