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IMO Council held its 108th Session

From 11 to 14 June, 2012 The IMO Council held its 108th Session from Monday 11 through Thursday 14 June, under the Chairmanship of Mr J. Lantz (UNITED STATES). The Group of Council Members, as instructed by the Council, met from 11 - 13 June 2012, under the chairmanship of Mr Brad Groves (AUSTRALIA), to review and advise the Council on new applications for consultative status submitted by 7 organisations. Simultaneously, the Working Group on the Periodic Review of Administrative Requirements in Mandatory IMO Instruments met under the Chairmanship of Mr Ranjeet Singh (SINGAPORE).Following is a very short summary of salient points that may be of interest to Intermanager members: STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REFORM. The Secretary-General informed Council that restructuring of the sub-committees had been included in the scope of his review and reform of the Organisation. The Council decided that, given the budgetary allocations for the current biennium, sub-committee meeting plans should be made on the basis of 8, rather than 10 plenary sessions requiring interpretation in a 5-day period, a considerable saving in expenditure. VOLUNTARY IMO MEMBER STATE AUDIT SCHEME. It was noted by the Council that a decision will need to be made at the Council's 109th ...

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Changes to Pilot Transfer Arrangements

Revised requirements to enter into force on July 1st, 2012 This newsletter outlines revised requirements as to pilot ladder arrangements which enter into force on 1 July 2012. A key issue is the interpretation of the installation date for such arrangements in order to identify whether the revised requirements apply. DNV's practice of applying the installation date for this equipment, based on the latest instructions given by IMO, is stated below.In December 2010, IMO MSC 88 adopted MSC.308(88), which contains amendments to SOLAS regulation V/23 on pilot transfer arrangements in order to update and improve safety aspects relating to pilot transfers. Briefly, this means:In force from 1 July 2012.Applicable to newbuildings.Some requirements also apply to existing ships.Newbuildings The following bullet points summarise the implications of the revised requirements, which are to be found in A.1045(27) from November 2011 and MSC.308(88) from December 2010, versus the old SOLAS regulation V/23:Mechanical pilot hoists shall not be used.Slight changes to the construction of ladders (spacing of steps, retrieval line, marking).Requirements as to arrangements where an accommodation ladder is used in conjunction with pilot ladders (e.g. angle of slope, securing against the ship side, opening direction of trapdoors, height above sea level).Requirements to ensure ...

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Former Secretary-General Mitropoulos to get 2011 International Maritime Prize

IMO Council: 108th session - 11 to 14 June 2012 The IMO Council has unanimously agreed to award the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2011 to Mr. E.E. Mitropoulos, Secretary-General Emeritus of IMO, Secretary-General of the Organization from 2004 to 2011, for his significant contribution to the work of IMO during a long and distinguished career with the Organization.In nominating his candidature, the Government of Greece drew attention to Mr. Mitropoulos's many achievements, which have resulted in increased worldwide recognition of IMO's organizational effectiveness and efficiency as a UN body. The nomination highlighted his strong and insistent advocacy of a united Membership and the adoption of an effective global maritime safety and security culture, environmental consciousness and corporate responsibility, noting in particular the efforts made by the Organization under his leadership to assist in the prevention and suppression of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships, including the adoption of guidance to shipowners, ship operators, shipmasters and crew, as well as recommendations to Governments.The nomination also stressed Mr. Mitropoulos's advocacy and foresight in working towards the protection of the environment, whether marine or atmospheric; enhancing maritime security; improving the efficiency of maritime traffic; ensuring the consideration of relevant legal ...

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2012 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to go to Canadian and Chilean rescuers

108h session - 11 to 14 June 2012 The 2012 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will go to members of rescue crews from Canada and Chile for their actions in saving the lives of persons in distress at sea.The IMO Council has decided that the award will go to Sergeant Janick Gilbert (posthumously), Master Corporal Max Lahaye-Lemay and Master Corporal Marco Journeyman, crew members of the Royal Canadian Air Force's 424 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron, nominated by the Government of Canada; and to Mr. César Flores Flores, a rescue swimmer in the aerial detachment of the Chilean Navy, nominated by the Government of Chile.Sergeant Janick Gilbert (posthumously), Master Corporal Max Lahaye-Lemay and Master Corporal Marco Journeyman were nominated for saving the lives of two Inuit hunters, who were stranded in an open boat in icy waters near Igloolik, Nunavut, in freezing temperatures, strong winds and 20 to 30 foot (six to nine metre) swells, during an operation that lasted five hours, in October 2011.424 Squadron was initially deployed to investigate the situation. The two hunters were found in a liferaft which had filled with cold water. They had stopped communicating by radio. Despite the adverse and extremely dangerous ...

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IMO at Rio+20

IMO will explain how international shipping contributes significantly to sustainability IMO at Rio+20 will explain how international shipping contributes significantly to the three pillars of sustainable development, the eradication of poverty and the widespread development of green growth. It will also present IMO's vision of a framework for Sustainable Maritime Development.Shipping is the most efficient and cost-effective method of international transportation for most goods; it provides a dependable, low cost means of transporting goods globally, facilitating commerce and helping to create prosperity among nations and peoples.IMO at Rio+20 will not only highlight the huge contribution already being made by shipping and by IMO towards greater sustainability, it will also showcase the many positive and pro-active steps that are currently being taken to ensure that shipping continues to serve the needs of an expanding global population while becoming greener, more efficient and more effective.For more information, click here.Source: IMO

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AMSA signs MoU with IMO

Technical cooperation AMSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on technical cooperation. The MoU formalises Australia's contribution to IMO capacity-building activities, primarily in the Asia Pacific region. Graham Peachey, AMSA CEO, and Mr Jianxin Zhu, Director of IMO's Technical Cooperation Division, signed the agreement during the 108th session of the IMO Council meeting in London this week.Mr Peachey said the MoU will enable AMSA to increase its cooperation with the IMO on activities that meet specific needs in our region and elsewhere. Under the arrangements, AMSA will provide experts, host regional workshops and training courses and continue to explore opportunities for partnerships with the IMO and other regional Member States.The transfer of knowledge, skills and capacity is a priority for all IMO Member States in our region. To that end, AMSA is also working as part of the Asia Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies forum to develop a technical capacity building strategy at that group's upcoming meeting in Viet Nam next month.Source: AMSA

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Australia supports IMO’s technical co-operation programme with new agreement

MOU on technical cooperation The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), to support IMO's Integrated Technical Co-operation Programme (ITCP) capacity-building activities through the provision of experts and hostship facilities for the delivery of ITCP activities, as well as the secondment of staff from AMSA.The MoU between IMO and AMSA was signed on Monday (11 June) by Mr. Jianxin Zhu, Director, Technical Co-operation Division, IMO, and Mr. Graham Peachey, Chief Executive Officer, AMSA, in London during IMO's Council, which is meeting for its 108th session at the Organization's London Headquarters. IMO's Technical Co-operation Committee met last week (from 6 to 8 June).The new MoU is aimed at assisting developing countries to comply with international maritime safety and environmental protection laws and standards by understanding, implementing and enforcing IMO instruments. AMSA has a long history of engagement in technical capacity-building, particularly in the Asia and Pacific Region, and actively supports partnerships in the international maritime community to transfer skills and knowledge. Australia is also a significant participant in IMO'sTechnical Co-operation Committee.Source: IMO

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SOLAS – Changes to Pilot Transfer Arrangements

Amendments are due to enter into force on 1 July 2012. IMO Resolution 308(88), adopted in December 2010, made changes to the pilot transfer arrangements set out in SOLAS Chapter V/Regulation 23. The amendments are due to enter into force on 1 July 2012.The revised regulations apply to pilot boarding equipment and arrangements installed on or after the 1 July 2012. In the case of existing pilot boarding equipment and arrangements replaced on or after 1 July 2012, vessels are required to comply with the new regulatory requirements as far as reasonable and practicable. However, the amendment to Paragraph 6 which prohibits the use of mechanical pilot hoists applies to all vessels from 1 July 2012.Changes to SOLAS Regulation V/23Three new sub-paragraphs have been added to Paragraph 2 "General" concerning pilot ladder certification, identification and record keeping. Also a clarification as to what is meant by the term "accommodation ladder":2.3 A pilot ladder shall be certified by the manufacturer as complying with this regulation or with an international standard acceptable to the Organisation. Ladders shall be inspected in accordance with regulations I/6, 7 and 8.2.4 All pilot ladders used for pilot transfer shall be clearly identified with tags or other ...

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