Whats New 2017
Promotion of HNS 2010 at Legal Committee
IMO’s Legal Committee is expected to consider adopting a resolution to encourage the ratification and implementation of the 2010 HNS Convention, when it meets for its 104th session (26-28 April). Norway recently became the first country to become a Contracting State to this key compensation treaty. Also up for consideration is a draft Assembly resolution to allow for the delegation of authority to issue insurance certificates under the CLC and the HNS Convention. (Photos here.) more...
How deep is the ocean?
Hydrogaphy, the science of surveying and charting bodies of water, is essential to the safe, sustainable and cost-effective use of the world’s oceans. This was IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim’s message at the 1st Assembly of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in Monaco (24 April). more...
A closer look at seafarer training standards
From Master to deck hand, seafarers operate increasingly complex and highly technical ships, bringing cargos safely to their destinations every hour of every day, keeping to the schedules, regardless of the conditions they may have to face. Seafarers are at the heart of sustainable and safe shipping. Therefore, proper training is a key component of that success. more...
East-Asia workshop boosts seafarer training
IMO has been continuing to support countries in implementing
the key international convention on seafarer training, certification and
watchkeeping, with a regional seminar in Dalian, China (19-21 April). Thirty
participants from seven countries across east and south-east Asia* attended the
event. They were made up of government officials and representatives from
training institutions responsible for seafarer assessment and certification. more...
IMO support to Africa maritime
IMO’s support for knowledge-sharing and capacity-building in Africa was highlighted at the 3rd conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA), in Abuja, Nigeria (19-21 April). Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim, IMO’s William Azuh said IMO was committed to helping achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Shipping and ports can play a significant role in helping create conditions for increased employment, prosperity and stability through promoting maritime trade, he said. The conference was organized by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in collaboration with IMO. more...
IMO in China to share policies and regulations update
Addressing over 300 industry experts at the Green Shiptech China
Congress 2017 (20-21 April), IMO`s Heike Deggim briefed the audience on the
latest IMO regulations. She drew attention to the global 0.50% sulphur
limit from 2020 as a key item on IMO’s
environmental agenda. more...
Belgium accedes to oil pollution response treaty
Belgium has become the 112th State to accede to IMO's International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC). The treaty establishes measures for dealing with pollution incidents, either nationally or in cooperation with other countries. Mr. Laurent Preud'homme, First Secretary of the Embassy of Belgium in the United Kingdom, deposited the instrument at IMO Headquarters in London, today (19 April).
Future of navigation aids
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has spoken
about the importance of exploiting the full potential of electronic information
and digital resources in ongoing global efforts to improve the safety of maritime
navigation and protect the marine environment. Addressing the Preparatory
Diplomatic Conference of the International Association of Marine Aids to
Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)
in Paris, France (18 April) – Mr. Lim praised IALA’s contribution to IMO's work,
including the development of e-navigation. more...
Caspian Sea States cooperate on pollution response
IMO has joined countries and stakeholders concerned with
protecting the Caspian Sea from oil pollution at a regional meeting in Bandar-e
Anzali, Islamic Republic of Iran (16-20 April). Participants* are discussing
the implementation of the Aktau
Protocol on Regional Preparedness, Response and Cooperation in Combating
Oil Pollution Incidents and, in particular, finalization of the Regional
Caspian Sea Plan on cooperation in combating oil pollution in emergencies. more...