During the 82nd session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee key progress was made in the negotiations towards a set of binding global regulations on the IMO net-zero framework, aimed […]
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Summary of the meeting of the 10th session of IMO’s Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III)
The 10th meeting of IMO’s Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) met recently and IMCA participated in a Working Group which considered:
Summary of IMO meetings held during the first half of 2024
The first six months of 2024 have been busy at the IMO and IMCA’s Margaret Fitzgerald has participated in all the meetings on behalf of its members. The Maritime Safety […]
Lessons learned and safety issues identified from the analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports submitted to IMO
A working Group on ‘Lessons Learned and Safety Issues Identified from the Analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports’ met during the 10th session of IMO’s Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) […]
Outcome of the 108th Session of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108)
In summary, MSC 108: 1) Adopted amendments to the SOLAS Convention (MPRA Committee). 2) Adopted a revised roadmap for the development of a code to regulate autonomous ships (Maritime Autonomous […]
FuelEU Maritime – Scope of Application and exclusion of offshore vessels for the moment
The FuelEU Maritime Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1805) was adopted in July 2023 as part of the Commission’s Fit for 55 legislative package to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at […]
Fuel consumption data collection for 2023
In 2019, IMCA’s Marine Policy & Regulatory Affairs (MPRA) Committee identified two possible carbon intensity indicators (CIIs) (Proxy A and Proxy B) for the offshore sector. These were proposed to […]
MEPC 81 adopts revised Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines)
The 80th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) adopted Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines) by Resolution MEPC.376(80). However, as a result […]
Clarifying what Members need to do to prepare for implementation of the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)
On 1 July 2024, the new SOLAS Chapter XV and International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) will enter into force. This new, mandatory, legislation covers […]
Regional harmonised procedures for uniform implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention in the Mediterranean Sea
The IMO has issued circular BWM.3/Circ.4 advising Flag States and Industry that it has been advised by the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) that […]
IMCA is advocating for clarity in the applicability of the EU ETS Regulation & associated EU MRV Regulation to the Offshore Marine Contracting Sector
The EU ETS was launched in 2005 and originally only regulated energy intensive sectors such as oil refineries, power generation and steel works. The aviation sector was incorporated into the […]
Outcome of the 81st session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on GHG discussions
Members will recall that at MEPC 80 in July 2023, the IMO adopted a revised Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from ships which provided a framework of emission reduction […]
Working at Sea: IMO review of STCW identifies new focus areas
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, is an international agreement which sets the standards of competence for seafarers internationally. The […]
Marine sector decarbonisation – industry initiatives and resources
The construction vessel sector finds itself confronted with a pressing need to address its environmental footprint and actively participate in global shipping initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change. Operating as […]
Control and Management of Ships’ Biofouling
Biofouling on ships entering the water of IMO Member States may result in the establishment of invasive aquatic species which may pose threats to human, animal and plant life, economic […]
New SOLAS requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships
At its’ 107th session, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to SOLAS, introducing a new regulation II-1/3-13 on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships which will enter […]
Preparing for the implementation of the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)
On 1 July 2024, the new SOLAS Chapter XV and International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) will enter into force. This new, mandatory, legislation covers […]
IMO continues work on the Ballast Water Management Convention at MEPC 80
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (the BWM Convention) is intended to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one […]
Limiting Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) at the IMO
Underwater radiated noise (URN) from ships has been proven to have a damaging effect on marine wildlife and even marine plants of many types. Factors which have been identified as […]
Cyber Security Update
Update on IMO’s 2021 Guidelines for Cyber Risk Management For matters relating to HSSE and Maritime Security: nick.hough@legacy.imca-int.com For matters relating to Marine Policy and Regulatory Affairs: margaret.fitzgerald@legacy.imca-int.com For […]
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