2 Reports regarding casualty investigations by Member States in relation to marine pollution incidents.
3 Reports by Parties regarding implementation of MARPOL 73/78, which is mandatory under the Convention (MEPC/Circ.318).
4 Follow-up action to UNCED,in particular with respect to the implementation of Agenda 21 regarding the prevention of degradation of he oceans from sea-based sources;including:
.1 prevention of marine pollution form offshore oil and gas activities;and
.2 issues arising from chapters 17 and l9 of Agenda 21.
5 Review of the standards for the design, construction and operation of oil and chemical tankers, including those for pollution prevention equipment.
6 Measures to promote the entry into force and implementation of MARPOL Annex VI on prevention of air pollution from ships, including:
.1 development of guidelines;
.2 IMO Study on greenhouse gases; and
.3 measures for monitoring the sulphur content of residual fuels.
7 Evaluation of chemicals under the provisions of Annex II MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC to Code, including:
.1 application of new GESAMP Hazard Profile;
.2 review of the list of products in the IBC Code;
.3 assessment of hazards of new products; and
.4 development of database for bulk chemicals.
8 Implementation of the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification under MARPOL 73/78.
9 Identification and protection of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas (PSSAs),including a review of resolution A.720(17).
10 Implementation of the ISM Code with regard to effective management for the prevention and control of marine pollution.
11 Implementation of the INF Code and related matters, including environmental impact assessment.
