01/05/2026
The Belize Delegation with the Belize High Commission during IMO MEPC 84 in London, April 27-May 1, 2026.
The Belize Delegation comprising of Acting Technical and Seafarer Director, Anique Sabal, Technical Officer-Darlin Gaitan alongside Belize Port Authority Project Lead Jaeda Sutherland, Project and Quality Officer and Clint McCulloch (Supervisor) participated in the 84th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) in London, where key discussions advanced on global shipping emissions, marine environmental protection, and pollution prevention. The session addressed decarbonization measures, environmental risks in the Strait of Hormuz, new air‑emission controls, and actions to protect marine ecosystems.