The twelfth session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 12) met between Monday 27 and Friday 31 January 2025. Topics During this session of PPR-12 the following topics that may be interest to members were ...
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Update on 24 Jan 2025: Contents: Bulk carrier casualties Cargo safety Lessons learned – Grounding of bulk carrier Indian Partnership 1.Bulk carrier casualties Rubymar (IMO No. 9138898, built as a bulk carrier and certificates shown as a...
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 11) took place from the 13th to 17th January 2025. During the meeting the following key topics were discussed: 2011 ESP Code Steering Gear Requirements Other topics of interest included:...
Submissions to the Facilitation Committee 49th session (FAL 49), 10-14 March 2025 FAL 49/12 – GUIDELINES FOR THE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF THE SMUGGLING OF DRUGS etc (see attached) You may refer to submissions made in 2024 here. The...
Update 13 Jan 2025: On 30 Dec 2024, a media article highlighted “Drug smugglers are increasingly targeting bulkers at northern Brazil ports to carry illicit cargoes, using hiding places on the deck”, marking a shift in tactics and focus from...
Media Release – 13 January 2025 “INTERCARGO Quality Panel Expansion Enhances Sector Collaboration to Drive Maritime Excellence” The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) announced today a strategic development in...
Update:- 10 Jan 2025 Contents Stowaway incidents in 2024 IMO guidelines on the prevention of access by stowaways Stowaway incidents in 2024 There were 43 stowaway cases were recorded in the IMO database GSISI as per a check today. Experience...