The IMO Council held its 117th Session from Monday 5 through Thursday 8 November 2016 chaired by Mr J Lantz (USA). The meeting focused on issues of governance and good practice in addition to Strategy, Planning and Reform, Resource Management and Budget matters.
Read moreOn December 7, IMO signed an agreement with the technical body whose members undertake ship survey and certification duties on behalf of IMO Member States. Under the terms of the agreement, IMO and IACS will exchange technical information on a regular basis and strengthen existing lines of dialogue between the two organizations.
Read moreThe effective implementation of IMO garbage regulations on ships and in port reception facilities was highlighted at an IMO regional workshop on marine litter for the East Asian seas region. Especially, IMO’s Jun Sun provided an update on MARPOL Annex V requirements.
Read moreIMO has announced that Dr. Frank Lawrence Wiswall Junior, former Chair of the IMO Legal Committee and Vice President of the Comité Maritime International received the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2015 for his contribution to the work of IMO over many years.
Read moreThe Republic of Belarus has become the latest Member of IMO, following the deposit of an instrument of acceptance of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization. Belarus has acceded to three IMO treaties covering a variety of ship safety measures.
Read moreIMO has produced video depicting the presentation of 2016 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to Captain Menon, the Master of an oil tanker who says she was “just doing her job”.
Read moreA UN conference focused on the importance of technology and innovation in ensuring sustainable transport for all. IMO was present at the UN’s first ever Global Sustainable Transport Conference, held in Ashgabat, through 16 -27 November.
Read moreThe IMO BWM Convention, scheduled to enter into force on 8 September 2017, requires mobile offshore units to carry an International Ballast Water Management Certificate by this date at the latest. DNV GL has clarified the Convention’s implications for offshore units.
Read moreAs the end of the transitional provisions of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention is approaching, the IMO MSC 97 agreed to issue a MSC circular providing advice to port State control authorities and recognised organisations for a practical and pragmatic approach for a period of 6 months.
Read moreIMO MSC 97 was held from Monday 21 through Friday 25 November 2016 discussing a range of important issues for the industry such as the implementation of STCW Convention and measures to enhance maritime security.
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