Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR)
The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) deals with all matters relating to pollution prevention and response which falls within IMO’s remit. This ranges from all annexes of the MARPOL Convention through to the control and management of harmful aquatic organisms in ships' ballast water and sediments; biofouling; anti-fouling system; pollution preparedness, response and cooperation for oil and hazardous and noxious substances; and the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. The Working Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals works under the auspices of the PPR Sub-Committee.
Completed Meetings
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| PPR 11th session | 23/02/2024 |
| PPR 10th session | 02/05/2023 |
| PPR 9th session | 08/04/2022 |
| PPR 8th session | 26/03/2021 |
| PPR 7th Session | 21/02/2020 |
| PPR 6th Session | 22/02/2019 |
| PPR 5th Session | 09/02/2018 |
| PPR 4th Session (all items) | 20/01/2017 |
| PPR 4th Session (global sulphur limit implementation) | 20/01/2017 |
| PPR 3rd Session | 19/02/2016 |
| PPR 2nd Session | 23/01/2015 |
| PPR 1st Session | 07/02/2014 |
| BLG 17th session | 08/02/2013 |
| BLG 16th session | 03/02/2012 |
| BLG 15th session | 11/03/2011 |
| BLG 14th Session | 12/02/2010 |