Interim safety guidelines proposed by South Korea for onboard carbon-capture and storage systems have become the foundation for a future IMO international standard.
The International Maritime Organization has accepted South Korea’s proposed interim safety guidelines for onboard carbon-capture systems as the foundation for developing an international standard. The decision was taken during the 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, held in London from September 14 to 18. South Korean government authorities and national news outlets reported the decision on September 27, 2026.
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