Qatar deposits instrument of accession to MARPOL annex VI on ship pollution
<p>London: The State of Qatar deposited its instrument of accession to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) under the 1997 Protocol.</p> <p>This came during a meeting between HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…
Qatar formally joined Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, known as MARPOL 73/78, during a meeting in London. This addition was made by the State of Qatar through its Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani, alongside IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Antonio Dominguez.
The meeting highlighted the significance of Qatar's accession in combating air pollution from ships and strengthening marine protection. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between Qatar and the IMO, exploring avenues for improvement, and exchanging perspectives on various maritime-related matters. Additionally, they addressed regional developments in the Strait of Hormuz, considering their implications for navigation, maritime transport, and supply chains.
The meeting emphasized the importance of safeguarding maritime safety and continuity in critical waterways, adhering to international law, to ensure the smooth flow of global trade.
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