Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap Launched at Malaysia Maritime Week 2026
8 October 2026Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap Launched at Malaysia Maritime Week 2026
8 October 2026IMO Net-Zero Talks Continue, Resumed Session Set for 4 December 2026
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is continuing negotiations on its Net-Zero Framework for international shipping. No adoption decision has been reported.
According to the IMO, its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84, 27 April to 1 May 2026) set up an intersessional working group, with intersessional meetings held on 1 to 4 September and scheduled for 23 to 27 November 2026. MEPC 85 is scheduled for 30 November to 3 December 2026, and the extraordinary session adjourned in October 2025 is scheduled to resume on Friday, 4 December 2026, subject to discussions at MEPC 85. S&P Global reported on 13 October 2026 that member states are seeking a compromise, with agreement on technical measures but an unclear position on economic measures.
Key points
- MEPC 85: 30 November to 3 December 2026
- Resumed extraordinary session: Friday, 4 December 2026
- Status: negotiations continuing, no adoption reported
- International development, not a Malaysian regulation
Reported: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Type: International development (not a Malaysian regulation)
Source: IMO, S&P Global Energy
Type: International development (not a Malaysian regulation)
Source: IMO, S&P Global Energy
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