PREVIEW: Marine Environment Protection Committee, 2nd extraordinary session (MEPC/ES.2), 14 to 17 October 2025
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will meet for its 2nd extraordinary session in person at IMO Headquarters in London (with remote participation enabled) from 14 to 17 October 2025. The meeting will be chaired by Dr. Harry Conway (Liberia), with Mr. Hanqiang Tan (Singapore) as Vice-Chair.
The discussions will focus on issues related to the IMO Net-Zero
Framework.
Secretary-General opening speech (14 October 2025)
Photos - MEPC/ES.2 (14 October 2025) ; IMO Headquarters
MEPC/ES.2 highlights
1. Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments - MARPOL Annex VI; IMO Net-Zero Framework
The Committee will consider, with a view to adoption, draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, including the IMO Net-Zero Framework, which was approved by MEPC 83.
The IMO Net-Zero Framework comprises a new set of international regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, in line with IMO's 2023 GHG Strategy. It includes two key elements: a global fuel standard and global GHG emissions pricing mechanism. (See more details: The IMO Net-Zero Framework - FAQs)
2. Reduction of GHG emissions from ships
The Committee will consider a draft work plan to prepare for the entry into force of the IMO Net-Zero Framework.
Related documents
Annotations to the provisional agenda, including the provisional timetable
Draft Revised MARPOL Annex VI 2025, including new Chapter 5 on IMO Net-Zero Framework
To access all documents from MEPC Extraordinary Session, including submissions from Member States, please visit IMODOCS, create a free account and explore Meeting Documents> MEPC Marine Environment Protection Committee> MEPC/ES.
Media arrangements
Registration and accreditation
Accredited media may attend and follow plenary sessions of MEPC/ES.2 either in person or online. Working and drafting group meetings are closed to media.
To get accredited, fill out the relevant form and send to media@imo.org with an assignment letter from your editor. For more details, see: Media accreditation
Guidance for covering MEPC/ES.2
Please refer to this important information for covering IMO meetings: Terms and conditions
Media moments
- Tuesday 14 October, 9.30 (UTC+1): Opening of MEPC Extraordinary Session 2 - Remarks by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez
- Tuesday 14 October, 14.00 - 14.30 (UTC+1): Press Q&A with IMO Secretary-General (in person)
- Friday 17 October: Consideration of the report of the Committee
- Friday 17 October, immediately after closing, time TBC: Press conference by IMO Secretary-General (in person and online hybrid)
Interviews
Accredited journalists may organize and conduct interviews independently with delegates. Interview requests for IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez or IMO staff should be sent in writing to media@imo.org.
If you are already accredited and wish to cover the meeting, please send an email to media@imo.org to register to attend MEPC/ES.2. We will share your details with security for access to the building (if attending in person) or provide further instructions for following the meeting online.
Facilities
IMO headquarters is located at 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR.
Plenary sessions will take place in the Main Hall, with overflow rooms made available.
Communal areas include the reception area (ground floor), delegates lounge (1st floor), cafeteria (4th floor) and terrace (4th floor). A quiet room will be reserved for journalists to work. Free wi-fi is available.