Seven developing countries in South-East Asia (Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam) received training to help implement key IMO marine environment protection treaties at a workshop in Singapore (28-30 May). Under the MEPSEAS project, launched last year, participants are gaining the skills to train others in their countries on how to apply IMO measures to protect seas in the region.
The workshop is focusing on regulations in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL); the Anti-Fouling Systems Convention; the London dumping of wastes at sea convention and protocol; and the Ballast Water Management Convention.