Tag: IMO

Greek shipping interests have stepped up pressure on the EU to agree that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the best and foremost global institution tasked with promoting, enacting and implementing action to reduce greenhouse emissions by ocean-going vessels.

The IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping held its 4th Session (HTW4) from Monday 30 through Friday 3 February 2017.

IMO has announced that Togo acceded to two IMO treaties dealing with unlawful acts against the safety of maritime navigation, and the control of harmful anti-fouling systems on ships.

IMO has announced that Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has been selected to host the regional Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre for the Africa region, under an ambitious project, funded by the EU and implemented by IMO, to help mitigate the harmful effects of climate change.

An introductory workshop on the core functions and purpose of the London Protocol was presented in Maputo, Mozambique from 1 through 2 February, providing relevant examples and experiences on the implementation of the Protocol which regulates the dumping of wastes at sea.

IMO has issued guidance addressing the location of onboard fuel sampling points and the handling of samples for the testing of sulphur content for MARPOL Annex VI compliance. IMO recommends the use of designated sampling points, as agreed with the vessel’s Flag State. If there are no designated sampling points, advice is given on selecting suitable sampling locations.

The MEPs vote to call for a ban on the use of heavy fuel oil, , by ships when operating in the Arctic has been welcomed by sustainable transport group Transport & Environment.

InterManager, together with The Warsash Maritime Academy, has presented the findings of its fatigue study, Project MARTHA, to IMO. The report highlights growing levels of fatigue, particularly among Masters and Watch Keepers, and noted that motivation was a major factor in fatigue experienced by seafarers.

Ways to enhance seafarer training by utilizing lessons learned from marine casualty investigations and how to prevent fatigue at sea are issues under discussion this week at the IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (30 January-3 February).