IMO Sub-Committee restructuring agreed by MSC
_x000D_ IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has agreed to a restructuring of IMO’s Sub-Committees, in order to deal more effectively with the technical and operational issues covered by IMO regulations, as part of a review and reform process initiated by Secretary-General Mr. Koji Sekimizu. _x000D_ The restructuring proposals, which were already considered and approved […]
IMO Secretary-General welcomes adoption of new west and central Africa piracy and maritime law enforcement code by Heads of State
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has welcomed the signature by 22 States of the Code of Conduct concerning the prevention of piracy, armed robbery against ships and illicit maritime activity in west and central Africa. The Code was adopted formally by the Heads of State meeting in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on Tuesday (25 June), attended by 13 […]
Norway is first to accede to Hong Kong ship recycling treaty
_x000D_ The Kingdom of Norway became the first contracting State to the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009, today (Wednesday, 26 June). _x000D_ The Hong Kong Convention is aimed at ensuring that ships, when being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not […]
Day of the Seafarer 2013: Faces of the Sea
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ June 25th marks the third international Day of the Seafarer, an official United Nations observance day. _x000D_ This year, IMO is celebrating the occasion with a social media campaign calling on all supply chain partners, including those beyond the maritime sector, to help highlight the sheer diversity and scale of products […]
Competence: Guidance on Assessor Training from IMCA
Category | Press Release _x000D_ A competent workforce is more productive, operating with reduced risk, shorter downtime and fewer injuries. At the same time, there is need for a rigorous assessment procedure to be in place against which the workforce’s skills, forethought and judgement can be measured. _x000D_ With this in mind, the IMCA Competence Assurance […]
OCIMF Guidelines on Capabilities of Emergency Response Services
Guidelines on Capabilities of Emergency Response Services Emergency Response Services (ERS) are rarely used, and as such may not attract appropriate priority of emphasis in vessel management. Merely having a service agreement in place does not ensure that, when needed, the quality of service provided meets the need. Recognising the potential hazards associated with […]
Society For Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) launched as new Non-Governmental Organisation
_x000D_ “The new industry body is a major step forward in the enhancement of safety and best practices in the use of LNG as a ship fuel” _x000D_ Following a decision to proceed by the Board of Directors of the Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) at its spring meeting in Houston […]
Changes to Traffic Separation Schemes contained in COLREG.2/CIRC.64
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at its 90th session (16 to 25 May 2012) amended several traffic separation schemes (TSS) providing implementation dates from 1 June 2013. Details of the changes can be found in the IMO circular COLREG.2/CIRC.64 and this can be downloaded here. All owners, operators and […]
INTERCARGO Piracy Briefing
Background _x000D_ For the shipping industry and the seafarer, Piracy remains a particular scourge which needs high level Government and UN support in concert with legitimate Professional Navies to defeat piracy in areas such as Somalia. Intercargo pays tribute to both the professional navies who have achieved so much in support of the seafarer and […]
IMSBC Code Pocket Guide
Intercargo has worked with Lloyd’s Register and the UK P&I Club to produce a pocket guide on the IMSBC Code. The pocket guide aims to help all those responsible to manage the risks of carrying solid bulk cargoes and achieve compliance with SOLAS. It outlines the precautions that should be taken before accepting cargoes for […]
