International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) mandatory from 1 July 2012
International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) mandatory from 1 July 2012 _x000D_ Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) to make mandatory the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) came into force on 1 July 2012, thereby […]
Thank seafarers on 2012 Day of the Seafarer – “it came by sea, I can’t live without it!”
On 25 June 2012, the international Day of the Seafarer, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is asking people around the world to use social networks to highlight just how important seafarers are to everyone on the planet, as they transport, all over the world, the vital items, commodities and components on which we all rely […]
“Sustainable Development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20” selected as World Maritime Day theme for 2013
_x000D_ The IMO Council has endorsed a proposal by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to adopt “Sustainable Development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20” as the World Maritime Day theme for 2013. _x000D_ _x000D_ The theme was chosen in order to focus IMO’s efforts during 2013 on the commitments to be made at the UN Conference on […]
Former Secretary-General Mitropoulos to get 2011 International Maritime Prize
_x000D_ 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. _x000D_ _x000D_ In nominating […]
2012 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to go to Canadian and Chilean rescuers
_x000D_ 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. _x000D_ _x000D_ The IMO Council has decided that the award will go to Sergeant Janick Gilbert (posthumously), Master Corporal Max […]
Australia supports IMO’s technical co-operation programme with new agreement
_x000D_ 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. _x000D_ […]
Guidance for private maritime security companies and passenger ship recommendations agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee
Interim guidance for private maritime security companies (PMSCs) was agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), when it met at the Organization’s London Headquarters for its 90th session from 16 to 25 May 2012. _x000D_ _x000D_ The MSC also adopted a resolution recommending operational measures aimed at enhancing the safety of large cruise passenger […]
Passenger ship safety recommendations agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee
_x000D_ Recommended interim measures aimed at enhancing the safety of passenger ships, in the wake of the Costa Concordia incident in January, were agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), when it met at the Organization’s London Headquarters for its 90th session from 16 to 25 May 2012. _x000D_ _x000D_ The MSC adopted a […]
Guidance for private maritime security companies agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee
Interim guidance to private maritime security companies (PMSCs) was agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), when it met at the Organization’s London Headquarters for its 90th session from 16 to 25 May 2012. _x000D_ _x000D_ A special high-level segment of the MSC saw an intense debate, over the first day and a half […]
GMC SPONSORS SAILING TEAM
GMC is Sponsor of SAILING TEAM which runs 30 sail races per year in category ORC Club in Greece _x000D_
