News / IMO launches initiative to help remove plastic litter at sea

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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is to launch a wide-ranging study on how it can help reduce levels of plastic litter from ships.

The IMO said it would study litter levels and port reception facilities for litter and consider new measures, including the compulsory declaration of containers lost at sea.

It said: “Recognising more is needed to address environmental and health problems posed by marine plastic litter, IMO member states agreed actions to be completed by 2025.

“The action plan supports IMO’s commitment to meeting ...