Danish IMO bid for quick win on biofouling hits the buffers
- States and industry groups argue that a new, standalone convention would be needed
- Most states agree new convention would be the best in theory, but see plenty of challenges in practice
- Industry groups warn about rushing to draft the structure and form of rules before agreeing objectives
Countries have shot down Denmark’s suggestion the IMO should amend Marpol to introduce curbs on transfer of invasive marine critters, instead calling for a new legal regime. Such a regime would take years to hash out
