Summary of the critical Marine Environmental Protection Committee outcomes.

International Chamber of Shipping, BIMCO, OCIMF and INTERCARGO advise on a measured approach to enhance confidence in the legislative process.

Document looks at the data collection concerning washwater discharge and the need to encourage development of the system.

Document considers whether additional procedures are needed and looks at quality controls measures related to washwater discharge.

Proposal urges the early implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention.

US MEPC 61 proposal to amend MARPOL Annex VI to designate certain waters adjacent to the coasts as an Emission Control Area.

Denmark and ICS propose amendments to the guidelines on the method of calculation of the energy efficiency design index.

International Chamber of Shipping comment on the intersessional meeting of the working group.

Submissions to be considered for adoption by the Committee during the meeting in London in September 2010.

Submission by FOEI, IFAW, WWF, Pacific Environment and CSC that elaborates on proposals for environmental provisions for application in polar regions.

Development of a mandatory code for ships operating in polar waters as submitted by FOEI, IFAW, WWF, Pacific Environment and CSC.

Submission by Norway featuring a report on emission and discharge issues that need further consideration.

A proposal submitted by the Clean Shipping Coalition that looks at the benefits and addresses the issues of slowing down.

A report submitted by Japan on the guidelines for Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling and the Development of the Ship Recycling Plan (SRP).