In a major development, Mauritius has become the latest IMO member state to sign up to MARPOL Annex VI, says an article published in IBIA
- The Indian Ocean island nation’s accession to the air pollution prevention regulation was formalised on 23 March, and it will enter into force for Mauritius on 23 June 2020.
- The IMO says there are now 97 Contracting States to MARPOL Annex VI, representing approximately 96.75% of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant shipping.
- It means Mauritius will have the ability to enforce the global ship emission regulatory framework both as a port State and flag State.
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Source: IBIA
