The IMO Council is meeting for its 116th session (4-8 July), chaired by Mr Jeffrey G. Lantz (United States). The 40-Member Council is expected to review the work of the Organization since its last session and consider strategy and policy matters. The Council will also select the World Maritime Day theme for 2017 and choose the recipients of two IMO awards: the 2016 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea and the 2015 International Maritime Prize. (click for photos)