Update on 25 Jul 2025:
The 11th session of the Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 11) took place from the 21st to the 25th July 2025.
Key topics discussed included:
- Lessons learned and safety issues identified from the analysis of marine safety investigation reports (including fire safety issues related to self-unloading bulk carriers)
- Measures to harmonize Port State Control (PSC) activities and procedures worldwide
- Guidance on assessments and applications of remote surveys, ISM Code audits and ISPC Code verifications
- Means of escape from spaces below the bulkhead deck and related implementation matters
- Survey guidelines for the Hong Kong Convention
- Fraudulent registration and fraudulent registries