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At Miller Plastic Products, we manufacture custom marine water tanks to suit a variety of needs and applications. Many larger boats have a clean water system and a wastewater system. Clean water is also known as potable or fresh water; Wastewater is known as black water or gray water.

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Marine tanks are onboard storage tanks for boats, sailboats, yachts, trawlers, and vessels. There are two types of boat tanks: fresh water tanks for storing potable water and holding tanks for collecting and storing of grey water or black water. National Tank Outlet’s marine tanks are manufactured from high-quality polyethylene resin that is BPA free, FDA-approved for potable water, and ANSI NSF 61 compliant.

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Water Tanks - Plastimo Flexible Fresh Water Tanks - 9.25, 13 , 26, 33, 40, and 52 Gallons - High Resistance.

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FLEXIBLE FRESH WATER TANK – 9 to 40 GALLONS- PLASTIMO 

Specifications:

35 Liters    55 cm  x  70 cm  - Trapezoid-  9.25 Gal.* 50 Liters    070 cm x 70 cm  - Square - 13 Gal ** 100 Liters  105 cm x 70 cm  - Rectangular - 26 Gal ** 120 liters   105 cm x 115 cm x 38 cm  - Triangular - 32 Gal *** (item 26957) 150 liters   140 cm x 70 cm  - Rectangular - 40 Gal ** 200 liters   175 cm x 70 cm  - Rectangular  - 52 gal ** 120 liters     105 cm x 115 cm x 38 cm  - Triangular - 33 Gal   ( Item 16658)

* Inlet and Outlet are at the center and opposite. ** Inlet at the center , Outlet at the corner and opposite. *** Inlet at the narrow part of the triangle and outlet at the bottom part same side.

The Plastimo high resistance flexible water tanks are a reliable, practical and low cost solution to the storage of fresh water on board. They are flexible, light and form-fitting, and can therefore be installed where it would not be possible to install a rigid water tank, due to the shape of the boat or difficult access.

The double envelope principle makes maintenance easy, as the inner chamber can be easily removed from the outer envelope for routine cleaning and examination

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The double envelope principle (food-compatible PVC water chamber) makes maintenance easy : the inner chamber can be easily removed from the outer envelope for routine cleaning and examination. Water tanks are supplied complete, ready to install, with Ø 38 mm inlet fitting and Ø 12 mm outlet .

• Ø 38 mm inlet fitting is situated on upper side of tank 
• Ø 12 mm fitting valve is situated on underneath side of tank  (except on triangular model ( 2 version) : inlet and outlet are both on same side of tank on item 16658, item 26957 has on opposite side).
• Height of tanks, when filled to capacity : 25 cm. ~ 10"
• 1" = 2.54cm

  IMPORTANT : When mount the inlet and outlet use PTFE Thread Seal Tape Part number P131212010 to avoid leaks. Only use your hands pressure to tight the fittings.

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Similar to the gas tank, the water tank is also a vital component of your sailboat’s systems. A water tank can be used to hold wastewater, freshwater, and wash water. In other words, water tanks are your sailboat’s plumbing system and they supply water to the shower, galley, and even for electric toilets. Water tanks can be made of different materials like polyethylene, stainless steel, and plastic coated fabric. As for their position, they are usually safely situated somewhere inside the sailboat or they might also be portable. So, let’s see the characteristics and different uses for a water tank as well as its size.

General Info About Sailboat Water Tanks

Firstly, as we know water is heavy so it’s safer for water tanks to be situated low in the sailboat. But in case you want to add more water tanks, you’ll need to have a relatively large sailboat in order to provide some extra space. In the market, you can find many different sizes and shapes of rigid polyethylene tanks. A water tank normally has three threaded ports, one for the outlet, one for the vent hose, and one for the fill hose. Threaded hose barbs are used for hose connections. The inlet is connected to an on-deck fill and the vent line leads to a vent fitting high in the sailboat.

Keep in mind that if the vent is not higher than the fill, then it might overflow when you are filling the tank. Furthermore, remember that the outlet connection leads directly to a pump or to a manifold/Y-valve for a multi-tank installation. Finally, remember to secure hoses with stainless steel hose clamps.

Water Tank Position

Water tanks can be usually situated on each side of the sailboat or on its center in order to keep it balanced. When their location is on each side of the sailboat then they are connected together with a balance pipe of approximately 1-inch in diameter. This way both tanks are kept at the same level. Keep in mind that in case the balance pipe is small then it might take more time to fill in. This happens because the transfer of the water from one tank to the other is difficult to happen quickly enough. In fact, when the two tanks are situated at the same height then your sailboat has a balanced system that requires only a one-level indicator.

Water Tanks Materials

Different materials can be used to manufacture water tanks. These can be stainless steel, polyethylene, aluminum, and flexible fabric. When it comes to measuring the pros and cons of these materials, everyone has its own characteristics. For example, polyethylene water and waste tanks don’t usually retain odors, compared to tanks that are made out of stainless steel or aluminum. On the other hand, stainless steel tanks are less prone to rust or corrosion problems but their cost is relatively high than polyethylene tanks. As for their construction water tanks have baffles that prevent excessive movement of the water inside. However, the in-between spacing depends on their construction materials. For instance, a Tek-Tank polyethylene tank will have a baffle spacing of approximately 250mm and 350mm. But, a stainless steel water tank usually has fewer baffles with a spacing of 500mm.

Tank Fittings

The hose that is used in order to connect the fill point on the tank to the deck filler can be of two kinds. Either a green-tinted delivery hose or a clear braided hose. The vent pipe and feed have usually a very small diameter, around ½-inch. This diameter suits the best for pumps and deck fittings. As for the hose tails which are basically the fittings connecting to the hoses; they’re barbed so that the pipe won’t come off. Therefore, the hose is pushed into the hose tail and then tightened with a jubilee clip. You can also use thread sealant or Teflon tape on all threaded fittings. Moreover, remember not to overtighten fittings in plastic tanks.

Water Tank Size

Let’s now see some examples of water tank sizes on different types of sailboats:

• The Bavaria Cruiser 34 has a 39-gallon water tank capacity.
• The Hunter 32 Vision has a 50-gallon water tank capacity and the tank is located under the V-berth.
• The Catalina 310 has a 55-gallon water tank capacity
• The Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 has a 106-gallon water tank capacity, located under the berth in the forward cabin.
• The Sparkman & Stephens 52ft Yawl has 2 stainless steel water tanks installed beneath the saloon sole. Each one has a capacity of approximately 50 gallons. 
• The Bavaria C45 has a 143-gallon water tank capacity.
• The Island Packet 38 has an aluminum 157-gallon water tank situated under the sole.
• The Amel 50 has a 160-gallon water tank capacity.
• The Hallberg-Rassy 64 has a 331-gallon water tank capacity.

The size of a water tank in a sailboat depends on different factors. Mainly, the model and type of your sailboat, its plumbing system as well as the tank’s materials, position, and construction . There is a wide range of sailboat water tanks available on the market for drinking water, wastewater, or where space is not enough, flexible water tanks. The most common materials are polyethylene, stainless steel, and aluminum. Moreover, there is a variety of shapes and capacities, ranging from 40 to 400 gallons . Keep in mind to drain water tanks of any waste or water when preparing your sailboat for off-season storage. Like this, you’ll prevent any unexpected damage by freezing temperatures. Last but not least, do not consider using any tank that is not easy to pump out.

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Getting "plastic" taste out of new water tank

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I finally got around to plumbing the new water tank on my O'Day 25. It also has new water lines. Before plumbing it, I cleaned the new tank out out with water and chlorine bleach. I let this sit overnight and then emptied it out and plumbed it. Since the new water lines had not been chlorinated, I added about 3 gallons of water with about a cup of chlorine through the system and then let it set for a day. I then drained it out and filled the system with clean water. It still had a fairly strong taste. I repeated the chlorination and purging of the system, and while this improved things, the water still has somewhat of a plastic taste. It's not noticeable in coffee, but it is when just filling a water bottle. I'm wondering if there are other things I should try. I'm sure it will eventually dissipate, but if there are some tricks to doing this, I would appreciate hearing them. Thanks, Dave s/v Lagniappe O'Day 25  

My understanding about the use of chlorine is that it is used to kill bacteria, molds and other growing things that tend to wreck us. It is not used to remove smells that come from the manufacturing of parts in a water system. The amount of chlorine you used the first time will surely kill any living buggers in your system. The repeating of the process also would not give the results you desire. You might find a better process in the archives under the the pen of "Peggy, the Head Mistress". I would recommend skipping the use of any more chlorine and just run water through the system. If you let the water stand in the system it will remove the smell with normal use. You might use other water for drinking during this period. Maybe someone else might know a better way to remove the smell quicker than normal use. Good luck, Ray  

Don S/V ILLusion

Peroxide will serve both functions - disinfect as well as eliminate the plastic taste which is really the volatile plasticizers. Typical drug store peroxide is 2% which will be useless. Find a chemical formulator near you and get some 26% peroxide (hydrogen peroxide) and run through the entire system. Even a short residence time will work well.  

Chris Nowell

The owners' manual in our boat suggests; "5- To remove excessive chlorine taste or odor which might remain, prepare a solution of 1 quart vinegar to 5 gallons of water, and allow this solution to agitate in tank for several days by vessel motion. 6- Drain tank and again flush with potable water (IMPORTANT)."  

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I've heard the vinegar trick working. I've also bought pre-treaters for my camelback hydration packs. I'll see if I can find them and see what the ingredients are.  

At least now you can taste the PCB's when you ingest them.  

The bonus is that white vinegar by the gallon at a supermarket should be less then $2/gallon. Run that through your water system and let it sit for as long as you can tolerate. I happen to like putting the cheapest Vodka I can find in our water tank which seems to kill odors. I'll leave about 1.75 liters in the water tank over the winter. It works great for cleaning your hands of engine grease in the spring. I bring bottled water for drinking though so I'm not sure how the water tastes once we put water in on top of the alcohol residue.  

OdayDave ..... of what material is the water tank made? If this is a 'plastic' tank, is the tank made from plastic that is certified compatible for POTABLE water usage? If metal or polyethylene, then the 'taste' can be removed or lessened. If however the tank is 'fiberglass', etc. then nothing on the planet will remove the taste, and the 'taste' is usually very harmful ... and the tank should be coated internally with suitable/special polymers for use with potable water service. What's the tank made from? ... then I can correctly answer your question.  

They sell cartridge water filters at Lowes and Home Depot. I have one on the water line for my Fridge and many people have them under their sink. Maybe adding one of these to your faucet line would be a good idea. An activated charcoal filter would remove the majority of any plasticizers remaining in your water.  

Thanks for the responses. I hadn't thought of the vinegar or the hydrogen peroxide options. The vodka option is also interesting. I did think of the filter option but since the system uses hand pumps, rather than an electric pump, I wasn't sure if it would work well. I'm sure I'll get the plastic taste out so the current problem is likely temporary. By the way, the tank is an 8-gal marine water tank bought from www.tank-depot.com . It's designed for potable water use. Dave s/v Lagniappe O'Day 25  

Do I dare say "most" people, well at least we don't use the water in our tank for drinking unless we have to. We try to use bottled water for that purpose while other folks probably prefer rum or beer. Water quality and taste will vary from marina to marina so we use our tank mainly for cooking, showers and cleanup. We always fill our water tank using a charcoal filter (just in case), I purchased it from WalMart for $17. It screws on to the end of a garden hose and has a spring wrapped 9inch hose at the egress end which helps to support its self while filling the tank. We also "ALWAYS" use an approved water hose safe for drinking and not regular garden type variety as some are labeled as unsafe for drinking. Some of the less expensive hoses will also transfer that plastic odor as well. I suppose using the charcoal filtration during the filling process probably would not work in your situation as you say the foul-plastic-taste is from the plastics within the tank it self. Just for kicks, you may want to check the type of hose you're using, taste the water just as it's leaving the hose, is it nasty, could this be your source? In any event it sounds like you would need to insert your filtration further down stream in attempt to eliminate the bad odor if the taste is from the tank and you intend to drink the water. I guess with only an 8gal tank it might not make sense.. -R  

During a new kitchen installation here last winter, my contractor replaced the copper water line from the sink to the refrig. icemaker with a plastic line he had bought at Lowes/.He swears (and i believe him, my best friend since age 5) that the hose was made specificaly for icemaker water . After 3 weeks constantly running, making ice and dumping it out, I mde him reinstall the copper. cured the awful taste problem. Dave  

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Reply #6 is Peggie Hall's recommissioning for water systems http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5836.0.html  

Change Beverages... (quote): I'm sure it will eventually dissipate, but if there are some tricks to doing this, I would appreciate hearing them. Switch from water to vodka...  

OdayDave said: Thanks for the responses. I hadn't thought of the vinegar or the hydrogen peroxide options. The vodka option is also interesting. I did think of the filter option but since the system uses hand pumps, rather than an electric pump, I wasn't sure if it would work well. I'm sure I'll get the plastic taste out so the current problem is likely temporary. By the way, the tank is an 8-gal marine water tank bought from www.tank-depot.com . It's designed for potable water use. Dave s/v Lagniappe O'Day 25 Click to expand

try rinsing it with baking soda then letting it sit for a few minuets--about 5, and thoroughly rinse it out. should make a difference--is the usual remedy for flavorful plastics.  

Re: New? It might just be the Tank! I second the vodka...only I would substitute a gallon of denatured alcohol if it is cheaper and drink the vodka. I am a chemist and we do extractables / leachables studies for metered dose inhalers. Over the years I have done extractions with water, ethanol and stronger solvents. Just water won't work worth a damn. Bleach is good for killing things, and probably helps a little, but ethanol is the way to roll. Just don't go crazy and use neat ethanol as you could damage your pump seals. However, even if the system were brand new I'd still strongly recommend you filter it. To get around the pump issue I suggest you get a water pitcher or a hand pump filter like the ones backpackers use. For a daysailer I still find that those 2.5 gallon water jugs work best. I have thought about hooking up a separate pump I could use and adapt to hook up to one. Maybe the easiest thing to do would be to work out a way to gravity feed it. http://www.outdoorplay.com/MSR-Mini-Works-EX-Water-Purifier-Filter?sc=10&category=8395#back  

I have used Peggy's recommendations referenced by Stu for three seasons and can't believe how much better my water tastes now. You'll never go wrong following RichH's advise either. I bought this tubing for my water system from McMaster Carr. I was a little worried it not being reinforced. I thought it might collapse with the pump but it has worked well. http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plastic-and-rubber-tubing/=itztyk  

Some great ideas posted here. Thanks. I also read some of Peggy's many posts on these issues, and I'm sure there is more that I can find from her (thanks for the reminder Stu). I would note that both the hose and the tank are new, and the smell is much less pronounced than it was initially after the chlorine treatments thus far. Still, I want to get rid of all of it if at all possible, especially given RichH's insights. I'll definitely get the filter for filling at the dock, and also run the hose before connecting to the filter. I'm a stickler for keeping things sterile and I always blow all the water out of the lines when decommissioning at the end of the season. I'll try to isolate where the odor is coming from and get back with my experience on this one. Thanks again, Dave s/v Lagniappe O'Day 25  

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Plastic holding tanks and water tanks have the advantage of not corroding, but they are hardly failure proof. Plastic holding tanks can crack and fail under extreme vacuum pressure if the vent is clogged. An errant drill or saw used to make adjacent repairs can puncture a tank. Or a poorly secured tank can be hurled across a cabin and crack.

In our recent report on polyethylene (PE) tank repairs , we explored several different methods of repair, including heat-welding using commonly available welding kits. As that article points out, the manufacturers of these tanks do not recommend such repairs. However, our long-term tests of reinforced water and holding tank repairs (not fuel!) have so far been very promising.

Heres a generic look at the repair procedure using one of two plastic repair kits we tested. We also had limited success using epoxy and polyurethane adhesive, and these repair procedures are outlined in the main article, which appears in the December 2018 issue.

The first step for all cracks is to drill a stop hole (3/16-inch is usually adequate) at each end of the crack to prevent it from spreading. If your hole is more than superficial, you’ll usually need a filler strip.

One source suggested trying a milk jug for filler, as it had been used by others. Although the milk jug approach might work in some cases, in our experience, the thin strips tend to fall down through the crack instead of building a bridge. The repeated heating required to lay down enough material often made the crack wider.

It was easier to work with the thicker strips that came with the supplied repair kits. We used these for our test.

Prep work. Clean and prepare the area around the crack with 60-grit sandpaper. If the hole or crack is very small, use the plastic welding iron to melt plastic around the hole and fill it in, being careful not to melt through the tank. Melt only a thin layer and work it into the crack.

Heating. Next, use the welding iron to soften the area around the repair to insure good adhesion, soften one side of the filler strips, and stick them on, apply 1-2 layers, building up until you match the thickness of the tank material, tapering for five tank thicknesses wide on every side (at least 5/8-inch past the crack).

Blending. Smooth the layers of plastic together, but do not linger too long in one area, or the heated plastic will begin to sag into the tank. Keep in mind that your aim is not a true fusion weld, as in steel welding when the filler and base material are well mixed. This simply does not work. If you tried to apply enough heat to fully liquefy the PE, it would shrink away from the crack, and fall into the tank before you finish. In addition, the melting points of the filler and the base material, even if both PE, are probably somewhat different.

Reinforcing . Incorporating reinforcing material makes the repair stronger and tougher. We recommend this for both adhesive and welded repair, but the materials are different. We tried using fiberglass cloth with melted polyethylene, but it was hard to keep in place during welding.

We settled on stainless steel mesh. This is included in welding kits, and you can also get small pieces in the plumbing department, sold as lint screens. Cut a piece about 1-inch wide and 1-inch longer than the crack. Soften the tank surface with the welding iron and then press the mesh into the plastic. Do not press too hard; wait for the plastic to get soft and it will settle right in.

If the surface is curved, cover a small area, let it harden, and then work the mesh into the plastic in stages, bit by bit, as if fitting a replacement plank or bending a steel hull plate. Once the mesh is set, lay filler material on top of it. Pre-soften one side of the filler material with the iron, press it onto the screen, and use the iron to melt and smooth it down. Cover the mesh with several layers of filler, continue building up to about 1/8-inch. There is an excellent how-to video by Polyvance, the makers of one of the tested kits.

Sanding. After the filler and tank cools, you can sand it smooth if you have added enough filler material. The sanding will leave it dull and fuzzy, but a light flaming with a torch, similar to how you prepped the area, will restore some of the gloss. If you need to match color, use strips of matching PE. The color worked well with our kayak repair, but for a tank repair you can skip these cosmetic steps.

Practice. It is possible to make things worse. If you watch enough You Tube repair videos, you will see people make small cracks into big holes by applying too much heat or using filler material with too high a melting point. We made the same mistakes during practice, before making the welds we used for testing. A 5-gallon bucket, a kids playhouse, or a food storage container makes for a good test bed. Try to find something similar in thickness to your tank.

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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), 81st session, meets in-person at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 18-22 March 2024.

Amongst other key agenda items, MEPC 81 is expected to discuss the implementation of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy .  

The MEPC meeting is preceded by the 16th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 16), from 11-15 March 2024.

Media access: 

Plenary sessions of the MEPC are open to accredited media .

Working groups are closed to media.

MEPC 81 highlights:

• Tackling climate change - Cutting GHG emissions from ships – implementing the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy - continuing discussions on economic GHG pricing mechanism and technical fuel standard
• Energy efficiency of ships - reports on fuel oil consumption
• Tackling marine litter – Adoption of amendments on reporting procedures for lost containers / recommendations on carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers
• Ballast Water Management Convention implementation - experience-building phase, approval of operational guidelines and adoption of amendments to the BWM Convention

Proposals for Emission Control Areas

• Implementation of the Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling

Marine diesel engine replacing a steam system – draft MARPOL Annex VI amendments

• Underwater noise reduction  - draft action plan to be considered

Tackling climate change - cutting GHG emissions from ships

IMO has developed global regulations on energy efficiency for ships ( read more here ) and continues to take concrete action to ensure that international shipping bears its fair share of responsibility in addressing climate change. MEPC 80 in July 2023 adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with a goal of achieving net-zero GHG emissions by or around, i.e. close to, 2050.

Mid-term measures: fuel standard and pricing mechanism

The MEPC will continue to consider proposals on candidate mid-term measures , following discussion in the Intersessional GHG Working Group. The 2023 IMO GHG Strategy commits Member States to developing and adopting (in late 2025): a technical element, namely a goal-based marine fuel standard regulating the phased reduction of a marine fuel's GHG intensity; and an economic element, on the basis of a maritime GHG emissions pricing mechanism.   

Proposals under consideration cover both these elements. The latest submissions related to the proposals will be discussed first in the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships ( ISWG-GHG 16 ), which meets 11-15 March 2024.

The MEPC and intersessional group will receive a progress report from the Steering Committee on the conduct of the comprehensive impact assessment of the basket of candidate mid-term measure. The impact assessment is a crucial element to support decision making on the mid‑term measures. The impact assessment, inter alia, considers the following areas: geographic remoteness of and connectivity to main markets; cargo value and type; transport dependency; transport costs; food security; disaster response; cost-effectiveness; and socio-economic progress and development.

A Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships will be established during MEPC 81.  

Revised greenhouse gas life cycle guidelines set for adoption

The report of the Correspondence Group on the Further Development of the LCA Framework will be considered. The MEPC is expected to adopt revised Guidelines on life cycle GHG intensity of marine fuels (LCA Guidelines). The LCA guidelines allow for a Well-to-Wake calculation, including Well-to-Tank and Tank-to-Wake emission factors, of total GHG emissions related to the production and use of marine fuels. The updates include revised calculations for default emission factors; updated appendix 4 on template for well-to-tank default emission factor submission; and new appendix 5 template for Tank-to-Wake (TtW) emission factors.

The MEPC is expected to consider TtW (methane) CH4 and (ammonia slip) N2O emission factors and slip values and the need for continuous expert review of such values and emission factors, taking into account the report of the Correspondence Group.

Future work

The MEPC will develop draft terms of reference for further intersessional GHG work, ahead of MEPC 82 (30 September to 4 October 2024).

Energy Efficiency  

The MEPC is expected to consider a report on the fuel oil consumption data submitted to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database (Reporting year: 2022); and the report on annual carbon intensity and efficiency of the existing fleet (Reporting years: 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022).

A Working Group on Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency will be established.

Tackling marine litter –reporting procedures for lost containers / carriage of plastic pellets by sea

Mandatory reporting of lost containers.

The MEPC will consider, with a view to adoption, draft amendments to MARPOL Protocol I, referencing a procedure for reporting lost freight containers. Containers lost overboard can be a serious hazard to navigation and safety at sea as well as to the marine environment.

The draft amendments to article V of Protocol I of the MARPOL Convention (Provisions concerning reports on incidents involving harmful substances) would add a new paragraph to say that "In case of the loss of freight container(s), the report required by article II (1) (b) shall be made in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS regulations V/31 and V/32."

Related draft SOLAS chapter V amendments are set to be adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108), in May 2024, and will require the master of every ship involved in the loss of freight container(s) to communicate the particulars of such an incident to ships in the vicinity, to the nearest coastal State and to the flag State.

Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers

The MEPC is expected to approve draft recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, agreed by the Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response ( PPR 11 ). The recommendations address packaging; transport information; and stowage of plastic pellets.   

Ballast water management – implementation and Convention review

The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention), entered into force on 8 September 2017 and since then the focus is on its effective implementation .

The last MEPC session, MEPC 80, approved the Convention Review Plan (CRP) under the experience‑building phase associated with the BWM Convention, including the list of priority issues to be considered in the Convention review stage. This will guide the comprehensive review of the BWM Convention over the next two years and the corresponding development of a package of amendments to the Convention.

MEPC 81 is expected to consider:

a list of provisions and instruments for revision and/or development under the Convention review stage of the experience‑building phase;

interim guidance on the application of the BWM Convention to ships operating in challenging water quality;

guidance on the temporary storage of treated sewage and grey water in ballast tanks and consequential amendments to the BWM Convention; and

proposals regarding the approval of modifications to ballast water management systems with existing type approval.

BWM Convention amendments

MEPC 81 is expected to adopt amendments to regulations A-1 and B-2 of the BWM Convention concerning the use of electronic record books.

MEPC 81 will be invited to consider two proposals for the designation of Emission Control Areas (ECAs):

Proposed ECA in Canadian Arctic Waters, for Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter; and

Proposed ECA in the Norwegian Sea for Nitrogen Oxide and Sulphur Oxides which includes a suggested "three dates criterion" consisting of building contract, keel laid and delivery date as part of the keel-laying date requirement in the proposed amendment to MARPOL Annex VI.

Implementation of the Hong Kong Convention

The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships ( Hong Kong Convention)  is set to enter into force on 26 June 2025. The Convention is aimed at ensuring that ships, when being recycled after reaching the end of their operational life, do not pose any unnecessary risks to human health, safety and to the environment.

Article 12 of the Hong Kong Convention requires each Party to report to IMO, which is required to disseminate, as appropriate, information on, inter alia, ship recycling facilities, competent authorities, an annual list of ships flying the flag of that Party to which an International Ready for Recycling Certificate has been issued, and an annual list of ships recycled within the jurisdiction of that Party.

The MEPC is expected to consider draft reporting formats and the future development of a GISIS module, to provide electronic reporting facilities.   

The MEPC is also expected to discuss a submission highlighting a potential overlap in requirements between the Hong Kong and Basel Conventions.

The MEPC is expected to adopt draft amendments to regulation 13.2.2 of MARPOL Annex VI on a marine diesel engine replacing a steam system.

Underwater noise reduction 

The MEPC is expected to consider and endorse a draft Action plan for the reduction of underwater noise from commercial shipping, developed by the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction ( SDC 10 ).

Working groups – not open to media

The MEPC is expected to establish the following groups:

Working Group on Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency;

Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships;

Drafting Group on Amendments to Mandatory Instruments;

Technical Group on the Designation of PSSA and Special Areas; and

Ballast Water Review Group.

Timetable and agenda

See annotated agenda in document MEPC 81/1/1 which includes the proposed timetable: docs.imo.org/ (Register for a public user account to access documents).

Opening/Chair

The meeting will be opened by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez and will be chaired by Dr. Harry Conway (Liberia).

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Media accreditation . Accredited media may attend in person and/or will be given individual access to follow the live stream.  Access is to the plenary sessions of MEPC only.

T&C here .  Please note that it will be expected that: .1  media reports accurately reflect the discussions and outcomes of meetings; and .2  statements may be quoted; however, individual speakers will not be named without their prior consent

Publicly available MEPC documents: may be accessed via IMODOCS (registration required) - docs.imo.org/ (MEPC 81 documents, see also ISWG-GHG 16 documents).

MEPC 81 will be held in person, complemented by hybrid facilities allowing remote participation.

Time: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm London Time each weekday - breaks at 11:00am-11:30am; 12:30pm-2:30pm; 4:00pm-4:30pm. A number of presentations will take place at lunch time/evenings.

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Tens of thousands of Russians freeze as hot water pipes burst around the country

T ens of thousands of people across Russia are currently living with no heating or hot water following an unprecedented wave of infrastructure failures.

Even large cities like Novosibirsk and Vladivostok, as well as the suburbs of Moscow, have experienced burst hot-water mains, ruptured heating pipelines, and crumbling municipal infrastructure. These incidents have escalated since the beginning of 2024, with temperatures dropping to -30 degrees and below in some parts of the country.

While such failures are not a new phenomenon, considering Russia's frigid winters and aging Soviet-era infrastructure, they are now occurring at a significant political moment, just before a presidential election and amid growing fatigue over the protracted invasion of Ukraine.

As temperatures plummet, the deteriorating state of municipal services, particularly heating, poses a significant political challenge for the authorities. With much of the government's budget redirected towards the war effort, many local authorities have experienced a reduction in funding, limiting their capacity to promptly address any infrastructure issues.

The surge in bursting pipes coincides with Russia's efforts to shield the population from any adverse effects of the war in Ukraine. Until recently, the average Russian had not experienced a significant impact on their life due to the conflict. However, as cash-strapped local governments grapple with the urgent need to address various problems, concerns may arise that residents will perceive the so-called Special Operation as a drain on resources.

The Kremlin itself has admitted that a significant portion of Russia's infrastructure is ageing, but it has attributed the recent outages to unusually cold weather.

Speaking on the subject, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that 'everyone did everything that could be done' to address the issue and expressed sympathy for those who had to endure 'sitting in the cold without electricity.'

'Despite all titanic efforts to upgrade all the housing and utilities systems, a certain part of them remains in a rather dilapidated state,” Peskov said. “These programmes will continue, but it is impossible to renew all pipes and all housing and utilities systems in 10-15 years. Of course, these programmes are time-consuming,' he said.

In Podolsk, a city in the Moscow Region, 180 high-rise buildings lost power due to a burst heating main at the Klimovsk Specialised Ammunition Plant. In response, locals took to the streets, demanding the restoration of power and urging accountability for those responsible. In response, the deputy head of Podolsk, Roman Ryazantsev, was arrested. According to investigators, Ryazantsev was warned more than once that the infrastructure was not up to standard.

In Elektrostal, also in the Moscow Region, residents gathered outside to start fires in order to keep warm, as temperatures inside apartments dropped as low as -18 degrees Celsius. In a video, a group of locals appealed to Governor Andrey Vorobyov, urging him to address and resolve the heating issue.

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