REMPEC attends the 11th session of the technical group of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on OPRC-HNS – Sep 21, 2010

REMPEC attended the 11th session of the technical group of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on OPRC-HNS, at the International Maritime Organisation, London, 21-24 September 2010.

REMPEC introduced the agreement between the MOON network and REMPEC, on the provision of oil spill monitoring and forecasting system by the MOON Emergency Response Office in support of REMPEC emergency response activities.

REMPEC also presented the final draft of the Manual on Oily Waste Management which was developed on the basis of the Mediterranean version prepared by the Centre. The final version of the document will be submitted to the 62th Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) for approval.