INTERCARGO’s Brief for IMO III 11

Update on 25 Jul 2025:

The 11^th session of the Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 11) took place from the 21^st to the 25^th  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