Norway is first to sign Cape Town fishing vessel safety agreement

  _x000D_ The Kingdom of Norway has become the first State to sign the Cape Town Agreement of 2012 on the Implementation of the Provisions of the 1993 Protocol relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977. _x000D_ Ms. Ida Skard, Director General, Maritime Department, Ministry of Trade and Industry, […]

30 years of World Maritime University celebrated at IMO

  _x000D_ The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Wednesday (10 July 2013) celebrated the 30th anniversary of the founding of the World Maritime University (WMU), which is based in Malmö, Sweden, with a special event which included speeches from the current and former WMU Chancellors and the WMU President. (Download photos here.) _x000D_ ”For 30 […]

IACS Press Release – July 2013

IACS sets forward strategy _x000D_ The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has agreed unanimously a forward strategy and work plan for the upcoming year at its 67th Council meeting in Oxford, chaired by Tom Boardley, Lloyd’s Register Marine Director. All members agreed to reiterate the guiding principles of IACS regarding safety, quality, integrity and […]

AMSA Regional maritime safety forum concludes in Cairns

Fiji, China and New Zealand will host APHoMSA in coming years.demonstrated the close collaboration which exists between Australia and its regional partners.Mr Peachey said the visit by Chinese maritime patrol vessel, Haixun 01, on its first international voyage predictable and safe”“As maritime safety regulators, we seek to ensure there is orderly shipping in the region and […]

ICAO, IMO and WCO chiefs strengthen ties in promoting global supply chain security

  _x000D_ The heads of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have met in London to discuss supply chain security and related matters, which cut across the mandates of the Organizations. _x000D_ (See photo here) _x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Mr. Koji Sekimizu welcomed his counterparts, […]

IMO Secretary-General meets new IACS chairman

​IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu  (3 July 2013) met with the new Chairman of IACS, Mr. Roberto Cazzulo, Chairman of RINA Services. _x000D_ _x000D_ Mr. Sekimizu congratulated Mr. Cazzulo on his appointment and expressed his appreciation to IACS for its long and ongoing support of IMO’s work on maritime safety, security and the prevention of marine pollution […]

2012 Annual Report Paris MoU on PSC

“Taking Port State Control to the Next Level” _x000D_ _x000D_ The 2012 Annual Report of the Paris MoU on PSC has been published today. Read the 2012 Annual Report! _x000D_   _x000D_ Check the Press Release announcing the publication of the 2012 Annual Report.

Maritime Safety Committee completes busy agenda

  _x000D_ IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) met at the Organization’s London Headquarters for its 92nd session from 12 to 21 June 2013. _x000D_ The MSC adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) relating to passenger drills; discussed recommendations arising from the Costa Concordia incident; and considered matters […]