Rules & Regulations
Latest IMO developments – MSC 91 highlights
New mandatory regulations were adopted concerning protection against noise.Amendments were also adopted concerning Containment of fire, Fixed local application fire fighting systems, Fire-fighters’ outfits, Fire-fighters’ communication and Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces. Fu...
The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting discussed several issues related to the Ballast Water Management Convention
The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting, MEPC 64, held in October 2012, discussed several issues related to the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention) and reached the following conclusions:
the 30TH Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
ICS Chairman Masimichi Morooka has celebrated the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law Of The Sea by writing to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. On behalf of the world’s shipowners, Mr Morooka extended congratulations to the UN and the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law ...
IMO Maritime Safety Committee Outcome
MSC 91 was held in London on 26-30 November 2012 under the chairmanship of Deputy Director-General of the Danish Maritime Authority Christian Breinholt. Code on protection against noise on board ships The Committee adopted a mandatory code for the protection of seafarers against noise on board (the ...
