Sixteenth Meeting of the Focal Points of the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC)

  • When May 13, 2025 09:00 AM to May 15, 2025 05:00 PM
  • Where Sliema, Malta
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The Sixteenth Meeting of the Focal Points of the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) will be held in Sliema, Malta from the 13 to 15 May 2025.

Organised on a biennial basis, in accordance with Article 18 of the 2002 Prevention and Emergency Protocol, the Meeting serves as an opportunity for representatives of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention (jointly nominated by the REMPEC Governmental Focal Points, in consultation with the REMPEC Prevention Focal Points and the REMPEC OPRC Focal Points), representatives of governmental and non-governmental organisations and industry partners, the activities of which are relevant to the work of the Centre, to meet and examine the implementation of REMPEC's activities and deliverables since the last Meeting of the Focal Points of REMPEC, as well as to discuss and agree upon the activities and deliverables of the draft Programme of Work for the biennium 2026-2027 of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), prior to their submission, for approval by the next Meeting of the MAP Focal Points (Athens, Greece, 16-19 September 2025), and for adoption by the Twenty-fourth Ordinary Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention) and its Protocols (COP 24) (Egypt, 2-5 December 2025).

Who are the National Focal Points of REMPEC ?  

Designated by the relevant Ministries or bodies of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention, in consultation with the UNEP/MAP Focal Points, the National Focal Points of REMPEC whose responsibilities are defined by Decision IG 17/5 of the said Contracting Parties, are to be the main points of contact between REMPEC and the organisations or governments they belong to.

They are nominated by each Contracting Party to the Barcelona Convention to coordinate the activities mandated to the Centre and are represented as follows:

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The principle objectives of the 16th Focal Points Meeting are:

  • to examine the implementation of the Programme of Work (PoW) of REMPEC since the Fifteenth Meeting of the Focal Points of REMPEC (Malta, 13-15 June 2023); and
  • to discuss and agree upon the proposed PoW of REMPEC for the biennium 2026-2027, prior to its submission, for approval by the next meeting of the UNEP/MAP Focal Points (Athens, Greece, 16-19 September 2025), and for adoption by the Twenty-Fourth Ordinary Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols (COP 24, Egypt, 2-5 December 2025). 

More information about the Focal Point Meetings of REMPEC: 

WORKING DOCUMENTS - DOCUMENTS DE TRAVAIL

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REMPEC/WG.61/1 Provisional Agenda Ordre du jour provisoire
REMPEC/WG.61/1/1

Annotated Provisional Agenda and Draft Timetable

Ordre du jour provisoire annoté et programme provisoire

REMPEC/WG.61/2

Progress Report on REMPEC activities since the Fifteenth Meeting of the Focal Points of REMPEC

Rapport d’avancement des activités du REMPEC depuis la Quinzième réunion des correspondants du REMPEC

REMPEC/WG.61/4

Developments within IMO related to the Objectives and Functions of REMPEC

Développements au sein de l’OMI en lien avec les objectifs et fonctions du REMPEC

REMPEC/WG.61/4/1

Latest Developments in the field of Compensation for Ship-Source Pollution Damage

Derniers développements sur la question de l’indemnisation en cas de dommages dus à la pollution provenant de navires

REMPEC/WG.61/5

Implementation of the Mediterranean Strategy (2022-2031)

Mise en œuvre de la Stratégie méditerranéenne (2022-2031)

REMPEC/WG.61/5/1

Draft Guidance Document on the Preparation of National Action Plans for the Implementation of the Mediterranean Strategy for the Prevention of, Preparedness, and Response to Marine Pollution from Ships (2022-2031) 

Projet de document d’orientation sur la préparation de Plans d’action nationaux pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie méditerranéenne pour la prévention, la préparation et la lutte contre la pollution marine provenant des navires (2022-2031) 

REMPEC/WG.61/5/2

Development of a Regional Policy Framework on Gender and Youth Mainstreaming within the Context of the Mediterranean Strategy 2022-2031

Développement d’un Cadre politique régional pour l’intégration de la dimension de genre et de la jeunesse dans le contexte de la Stratégie méditerranéenne 2022-2031

REMPEC/WG.61/6

Maritime Traffic and Offshore Oil and Gas Activities - Trends and Outlook

Trafic maritime et activités pétrolières et gazières offshore – Tendances et perspectives

REMPEC/WG.61/6/1

Marine Pollution Monitoring - Results of the Survey on Needs of Capacity Building on the use of IMAP CI

Surveillance de la pollution marine résultats de l’enquête sur les besoins de renforcement des capacités pour l’utilisation des IC de l’IMAP

REMPEC/WG.61/6/2

Lowering of the Threshold for Reporting on Oil spills

Abaissement du seuil de communication de rapports sur les déversements d’hydrocarbures

REMPEC/WG.61/6/3 Common Emergency Communication System for the Mediterranean (Joint REMPEC-DGECHO)

Système commun de communication d’urgence pour la Méditerranée (initiative conjointe REMPEC — DG ECHO)

REMPEC/WG.61/6/4

Update of Guidelines and Tools

Mise à jour des lignes directrices et des outils

REMPEC/WG.61/6/4/1

Review of the Guidelines for the use of dispersants for combating oil pollution at sea in the Mediterranean region

Révision des Lignes directrices pour l’utilisation des dispersants dans la lutte contre la pollution du milieu marin par les hydrocarbures en Méditerranée

REMPEC/WG.61/6/4/2

Upgrading of Databases and REMPEC Platforms

Mise à niveau des bases de données et des plateformes du REMPEC

REMPEC/WG.61/6/5

Mediterranean Technical Working Group (MTWG) and related activities

Groupe de travail technique méditerranéen (MTWG) et activités associées

REMPEC/WG.61/6/6

Mediterranean Assistance Unit (MAU) and related activities

Unité d'assistance méditerranéenne (UAM) et activités connexes

REMPEC/WG.61/6/7

Preparedness and Response Contingency Planning

Préparation et développement de plans d’urgence

REMPEC/WG.61/6/7/1

Guidelines for the Development of Joint Spill Response Exercises within the Framework of the Sub-regional Contingency Plans

Lignes directrices pour la préparation d’exercices conjoints d’intervention en cas de déversements dans le cadre des plans d’urgence sous-régionaux

REMPEC/WG.61/6/7/2

Improvement Process for Advanced Level of Preparedness for OSR and Harmonizing Response for HNS Incidents

Processus d’amélioration continue pour maintenir des niveaux avancés de préparation à la lutte contre les déversements d’hydrocarbures et harmoniser les approches d’intervention pour les incidents impliquant des substances nocives et potentiellement dangereuses (SNPD)

REMPEC/WG.61/6/7/3

Readiness of the Mediterranean Region to respond to Marine Pollution Incidents involving Low-Sulphur Fuels and Alternative Fuels

État de préparation de la région méditerranéenne à la lutte contre les événements de pollution marine impliquant des combustibles à faible teneur en soufre et des combustibles de substitution

REMPEC/WG.61/6/8

Mediterranean Network of Law Enforcement Officials relating to MARPOL within the framework of the Barcelona Convention and related activities

Réseau méditerranéen des agents chargés de l’application des lois relatives à MARPOL dans le cadre de la Convention de Barcelone et activités connexes

REMPEC/WG.61/6/8/1

Possible Creation and Operation of a regional "Blue Fund"

Création et fonctionnement éventuels d’un « Fonds Bleu » régional

REMPEC/WG.61/6/8/2

Final draft common marine oil pollution detection/ investigation report

Projet final de procès verbal commun d’observation_de constatation de pollution en mer par les hydrocarbures

REMPEC/WG.61/7

Prevention of air pollution from ships in the Mediterranean Sea

Prévention de la pollution de l’atmosphère par les navires en Méditerranée

REMPEC/WG.61/7/1

Environmental and Legal Impacts of the Use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) in the Mediterranean Sea

 

Impacts environnementaux et légaux de l’utilisation des dispositifs d’épuration des gaz d’échappement (EGCS) en mer Méditerranée

 

REMPEC/WG.61/8

A roadmap for transitioning to low carbon shipping in the Mediterranean Sea

Feuille de route pour la transition vers des transports maritimes à faibles émissions de carbone en Méditerranée

REMPEC/WG.61/8/1

Effective Implementation of the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships in the Mediterranean region

Mise en œuvre effective de la Stratégie de l’OMI de 2023 concernant la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) provenant des navires dans la région méditerranéenne

REMPEC/WG.61/8/2 Legal and Technical Implications of the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for shipping in the Mediterranean

Implications légales et techniques du Système d’échange de quotas d’émissions de l’Union européenne (SEQE-UE) pour le transport maritime en Méditerranée

REMPEC/WG.61/8/3 Implementation of Emission Control and Energy Efficiency Measures for Ships in Port Areas in the Mediterranean Region

Application de mesures de contrôle des émissions et de rendement énergétique pour les navires dans les zones portuaires de la région méditerranéenne

REMPEC/WG.61/8/4

Impact of Biofouling on the Energy Efficiency of Ships and the GHG Abatement Potential of Biofouling Management Measures in the Mediterranean region

Impact de l’encrassement biologique sur le rendement énergétique des navires et potentiel de réduction des émissions de GES des mesures de gestion de l’encrassement biologique dans la région méditerranéenne  

REMPEC/WG.61/8/5 Implementation of possible Green Shipping Routes (Corridors) and Maritime Hubs (Green Hubs) to reduce GHG emissions from shipping in the Mediterranean region

Instauration de possibles routes de navigation vertes (couloirs) et de plateformes maritimes (plateformes vertes) pour réduire les émissions de GES provenant des navires dans la région méditerranéenne

REMPEC/WG.61/8/6 Guidance Document on the Development of National Action Plans (NAPs) to Address Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships in the Mediterranean region

Document d’orientation sur l’élaboration de Plans d’action nationaux (PAN) concernant les émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) provenant des navires dans la région méditerranéenne 

REMPEC/WG.61/9 Mid Term Review of the Ballast Water Management Strategy for the Mediterranean Sea (2022-2027)

Examen à mi-parcours de la Stratégie de gestion des eaux de ballast des navires pour la mer Méditerranée (2022-2027)

REMPEC/WG.61/9/1 Resource Mobilisation Strategy to implement the Ballast Water Management Strategy for the Mediterranean Sea (2022-2027)

Stratégie de mobilisation des ressources pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie méditerranéenne pour la gestion des eaux de ballast (2022-2027) 

REMPEC/WG.61/10 REMPEC activities and deliverables of the draft UNEP-MAP PoW 2026-27

Activités et livrables du projet de Programme de travail du PNUE/PAM pour l’exercice biennal 2026-2027, tels que proposés par le REMPEC

REMPEC/WG.61/11 REMPEC's 50th Anniversary

50e Anniversaire du REMPEC

INFORMATION DOCUMENTS - DOCUMENTS D'INFORMATION

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REMPEC/WG.61/INF.1 List of Documents
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.3 List of updated Focal Points and Designated Representatives
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.4 Report of the Regional Workshop on the Preparation of National Action Plans for the Implementation of the Mediterranean Strategy for the Prevention of, Preparedness, and Response to Marine Pollution from Ships (2022-2031) (Lija, Malta, 20 November 2024)
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.5 Report of the Regional Workshop on Reporting, Monitoring, and Data Sharing (MEDEXPOL 2024)  (Lija, Malta, September 2024)
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.6 Template of Manual on National Mechanisms for the Mobilisation of Response Equipment and Personnel in Case of Emergency (REMPEC 2023)
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.7 Strengthening oiled wildlife preparedness and response
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.8 Future response to incidents involving alternative fuels
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.9 Study on the Readiness of the Mediterranean Region to Respond to Marine Pollution Incidents Involving Low-Sulphur Fuels and Alternative Fuels
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.10 Report of the Sixth Meeting of the Mediterranean Network of Law Enforcement Officials relating to MARPOL within the framework of the Barcelona Convention (MENELAS) (Lija, Malta, 4-5 December 2024)
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.11 Study on the Environmental and Legal Impacts of the Use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) in the Mediterranean Sea
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.12

Overview of potential key finance and funding opportunities, actors, and mechanisms in relation to the ratification and effective implementation of MARPOL Annex VI as well as the implementation of the Med SOX ECA and linked compliance measures

REMPEC/WG.61/INF.13 Study on the Effective Implementation of the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships in the Mediterranean region
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.14 Study to Assess the Legal and Technical Implications of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for Shipping in the Mediterranean region
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.15 Study on the Implementation of Emission Control and Energy Efficiency Measures for Ships in Port Areas in the Mediterranean region
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.16 Study Analysing the Impact of Biofouling on the Energy Efficiency of Ships and the GHG Abatement Potential of Biofouling Management Measures in the Mediterranean Sea region
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.17 Study on the Implementation of Possible Green Shipping Routes (Corridors) and Maritime Hubs (Green Hubs) to Reduce GHG Emissions from Shipping in the Mediterranean region
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.18 Regional Workshop on the consistent implementation of IMO 2020 under Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the 0.10% sulphur limit in the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area for sulphur oxide and particulate matter (Med SOx ECA) (Lija, Malta, 22-23 May 2024)
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.19 Leaflet on the Effective Implementation of the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides and particulate matter (Med SOx ECA)
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.20 Report of the Second Coordination Meeting on the Mediterranean Strategy for the Prevention of, Preparedness, and Response to Marine Pollution from Ships (2022-2031) (Lija, Malta, 21 November 2024)
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.21 Activities related to the protection of the Marine Environment involving Mediterranean States, delivered through IMO's Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP) and long-term thematic projects in 2024 and 2025
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.22 European Maritime Transport Environmental Report 2025 (EMTER 2025)
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.23 Underwater radiated noise from ships: presentation of the outcome of the NAVISON Project
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.24 Marine Intervention in Chemical Emergencies Network (MAR-ICE service)
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.25 Relevant studies published by EMSA on the decarbonization of shipping
REMPEC/WG.61/INF.26 MANIFESTS Genius (From Gases and Evaporators risk assessmeNt towards an Integrated management of sea and land pollUtion incidentS) training course