Cape Town Agreement on safety of fishing vessels adopted in South Africa
A diplomatic conference to consider a new agreement aimed at implementing the provisions of an international treaty on fishing vessel safety has adopted a new agreement on fishing vessel safety, to be known as the “Cape Town Agreement of 2012 on the Implementation of the Provisions of the 1993 Protocol relating to the Torremolinos International […]
INTERCARGO Training and Manpower Briefing
Issue Summary _x000D_ Intercargo is concerned about the numbers of seafarers to meet the future needs of an expanding bulk carrier fleet and where these professionals might be sourced from. In addition the adequacy of the existing training regime for the modern safety conscious bulk carrier sector is being considered. _x000D_ Intercargo Policy _x000D_ Intercargo […]
UNCTAD S-G highlights Asia-Pacific dynamism and UNCTAD's work with the region's LDCs
_x000D_ Speaking at the opening ceremony of the twenty-sixth conference of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), in Kathmandu, Nepal, which was inaugurated this last Wednesday by the President of Nepal, Mr. Ram Baram Yadav, UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi outlined specific examples of UNCTAD assistance to least developed countries in the […]
5th Meeting of the Cooperative Mechanism on Safety of Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore Cooperative Forum
The Cooperative Mechanism on Safety of Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) is the key platform for the littoral states (Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia), user states, the industry and other stakeholders to exchange information, share their perspectives and cooperate on projects to enhance safety of navigation and environmental protection […]
Agreement to bring safety of fishing vessels treaty into force set to be adopted at diplomatic conference in South Africa
A new agreement aimed at implementing the provisions of an international treaty on fishing vessel safety is expected to be adopted at a diplomatic conference, to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 9 to 11 October, under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for […]
International convention on training and certification for fishing vessel personnel enters into force
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 (STCW-F 1995) enters into force on 29 September 2012. _x000D_ _x000D_ The STCW-F Convention sets the certification and minimum training requirements for crews of seagoing fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and above. The Convention consists of 15 Articles […]
World Maritime Day 2012 – “IMO: One hundred years after the Titanic”
27 September 2012 marks the 35th celebration of World Maritime Day. This year’s theme is: “IMO: One hundred years after the Titanic”, a theme chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reflect on the safety of passenger shipping today, and into the future, on the centenary anniversary of the Titanic disaster. _x000D_ In his […]
Implementation of energy-efficiency, ballast water management and ship-recycling rules on busy agenda for IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets for its 64th session from 1 to 5 October 2012, at IMO Headquarters in London. _x000D_ _x000D_ As well as discussing matters relating to the implementation of energy-efficiency, ballast water management and ship-recycling regulations, the MEPC will also consider formally designating the […]
IMO Secretary-General launches ‘Accident Zero’ initiative with IALA
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu, during his closing address to the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) VTS (Vessel Traffic Services) Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, (14 September 2012), praised the safety record of the Turkish Straits VTS, which came into service in 2003, and encouraged IALA and VTS operators to undertake […]
Tanzania maritime security surveillance system handed over to the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania
A ceremony attended by senior US and Japanese diplomats, Tanzanian Government officials and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the IMO for Maritime Security and Anti-Piracy Programmes, Mr Hartmut Hesse, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 17 September 2012 marked the completion of the installation of an integrated radar and automatic identification system (AIS) […]
