Title: What Really Happens at the IMO? Subtitle: A Seafarer’s Perspective from the Maritime Safety Committee Opening: What really happens inside the International Maritime Organization? In this episode of Your Voice at the IMO, we hear directly from a seafarer contributing to global maritime policy. Full Description: In this episode of Your Voice at the IMO, we speak with Emma Petruccelli MNI, a third officer and volunteer expert delegate, who joined Captain Chris O’Flaherty AFNI for the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at the International Maritime Organization. Emma shares her journey from working on ferries and cruise ships to pursuing a master’s degree in maritime law, and how that path led her to actively participate in high-level regulatory discussions. What you’ll learn in this video: • How decisions are made at the IMO • The role of seafarers in shaping maritime regulations • What the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) does • Why language and clarity matter in safety regulations • The reality behind policy-making and global maritime governance • How attending the IMO can shape a maritime career Through firsthand experience, Emma explains how detailed and complex the process is, from reviewing technical documents to debating wording that impacts seafarers worldwide. She also highlights an important issue: most seafarers operate in English as a second language, raising the need for simpler, clearer regulatory language onboard. Whether you’re a cadet, officer, maritime professional, or interested in maritime law, this episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how global shipping rules are created and how your voice can be part of that process. https://www.nautinst.org/ni-at-imo.html #NauticalInstitute #YourVoiceAtTheIMO #IMO #MaritimeSafety #Seafarers #ShippingIndustry #MaritimeLaw #MarineCareers #GlobalShipping #MSC #maritimeeducation About us: The Nautical Institute is an international membership organisation for maritime professionals, working at sea and