Qatar deposits instrument of accession to MARPOL Annex VI
<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 Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) H E…
Qatar formally joined the MARPOL Annex VI, an international agreement aimed at preventing pollution from ships, during a meeting in London. The nation's ambassador to the UK and permanent representative to the IMO, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani, along with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Antonio Dominguez, signed the instrument of accession.
The meeting focused on Qatar's role in combating air pollution from vessels and safeguarding the marine environment. Discussions also covered cooperation between Qatar and the IMO, as well as potential enhancements to their relationship. Additionally, the representatives exchanged views on various maritime transport topics of mutual interest.
The delegation also addressed ongoing regional developments in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safe and continuous maritime navigation and trade through vital waterways, all in compliance with international law.
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