Shipping is by definition an international activity and IMO is the appropriate body to address its global challenges. INTERCARGO has been participating actively in the development of GHG reduction measures at IMO. An overview of the prevention of...
Update on 20 Oct 2025: Contents: Adoption of the non-mandatory MASS Code Remote operation and watchkeeping principles Training provisions for remote operators MASS and Connectivity MASS and cybersecurity MASS and STCW Convention Liability and data...
The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) reports to the IMO’s Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and is tasked to consider matters related to GHG Reductions. ISWG-GHG 20 will produce a report...
The second extraordinary session of the IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC ES 2) will meet from Tuesday 14 October to Friday, 17 October 2025 Key Topics The key topics that will be discussed at MEPC 83 and may be of interest to...
Update on 19 Sept 2025: Contents: Cases of Seafarer criminalisation Joint ILO–IMO Guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes Work in progress at the IMO Voice of INTERCARGO You need to login to view the rest...
Update: 19 Sept 2025 Contents: Existing ships – compliance with IMO ship recycling requirements Ships to be recycled IMO Guidelines What pressure on IMO and HKC Interplay between HKC and Basel Convention You need to login to view the rest of the...
Update: 30 Jul 2025 Contents IMO circulars on Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using alternative fuels Training guidelines for crew members serving ships using alternative fuels Development of fuel/technology-specific guidelines for...
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...