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Home News and Resources News News 27 Aug, 2015 IMO - ECDIS - Guidance for Good Practice IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-fifth session in June 2015, approved the publication of a circular addressing the carriage and use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS); MSC. 1/Circ.
Further toour News Item of 4 August 2015, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) in the United States has issued guidance and a series of FAQs regarding the
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Home News and Resources News Sanctions 04 Aug, 2015 Iran Sanctions - Update Download PDF As set out in Notice to Members No. 9 2015/2016 , the recent diplomatic agreement between the E3/EU+3 powers and Iran envisages the lifting of sanctions against Iran once certain verifiable steps with regard to Iran's nuclear progr
Home News and Resources News News 31 Jul, 2015 Port State Control – Paris and Tokyo MOUs – Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2015 The 46 maritime authorities of the Paris and Tokyo MOUs on Port State Control (PSC) have announced that they will be running a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) from 1 September 20
Emergency Contact Iran Sanctions - Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Home Latest updates Publications Iran Sanctions - Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action 23 Jul 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The diplomatic agreement of 14 th July 2015 between the E3/EU+3 and the Islamic Republic of Iran opens the way fo
On 14 July 2015, the E3/EU+3 states (US, Russia, China, UK, France and Germany together with the EU) and Iran agreed a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) which is designed to ensure that Iran's nuclear program will be exclusively peaceful. The JCPOA provides Iran with phased sanctions relief after "Implementat
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Iran Sanctions – The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action 15 July 2015 The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the diplomatic agree
Home News and Resources News News 07 Jul, 2015 Port State Control - Indian Ocean MOU - Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2015 The 17 maritime authorities of the Indian Ocean MOU on Port State Control (PSC) have announced that they will be running a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) from 1 September 2015 until 30 No
IMO together with the National Maritime Museum produced a series a short films about the issues surrounding migration at sea today. This film explore the migrants' story perspective.
IMO together with the National Maritime Museum produced a series a short films about the issues surrounding migration at sea today. This film explore the international response.
IMO Secretary-General's video message for Day of the Seafarer filmed from the Seamen's Center at Intramuros, Manila, Philippines.
This year, IMO's Day of the Seafarer campaign aims to inspire young people to consider a career at sea and learn more about this viable and exciting profession.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published "Rescue at Sea: A guide to principles and practice as applied to refugees and migrants". QUOTE The updated and revised [publication] is now available in six languages, providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensur
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 08 Apr, 2015 Iranian Sanctions It was announced on 2 April 2015 that the so-called P5+1 powers and Iran had reached a framework agreement which, subject to further and detailed negotiations to be completed by 30 June 2015, will see sanctions against Iran relaxed in exchange for si
This film gives a unique insight into an important environmental issue: the transfer of harmful organisms in ships' ballast water. Filmed by the internationally renowned BBC Wildvision, this amazing story looks at how this phenomenon is affecting our coasts and millions of lives around the world and the measures taken
Home News and Resources News News 12 Mar, 2015 MARPOL - Switching to Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil Following the recent introduction of the reduced fuel oil sulphur limit within Emission Control Areas , the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has been advised of several incidents involving substantial fuel leakages within th
This video reports on continuing efforts by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Maritime University (WMU) to promote the advancement of women in shipping. It puts the spotlight on the outcome of the 2014 “Maritime Women: Global Leadership” conference held by WMU in Malmo, Sweden, and co-sponsor
Video news release about the Conference held at IMO about unsafe mixed migration by sea. For further information see here: http://www.
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Shipping is now settling in to the post change over period following the new sulphur content limit for vessels entering and operating in designated Emission Control Areas. The Paris MoU has now issued guidelines on compliance and inspection matters.
Development of an international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters (The Polar Code) The two poles have always been a matter of concern to IMO and many relevant requirements, provisions and recommendations have been developed over the years for the safety of the ships operating in harsh, remote and vulne
Home News and Resources News News 06 Feb, 2015 MARPOL Annex VI - Reported Instances of Bunker Supplier Non-Compliance Members will be aware that if a bunker supplier provides fuel or documentation that does not comply with MARPOL Annex VI requirements or fails to follow the sampling procedures set out in IMO Resolution
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It has only been three weeks since the new ultra low sulphur regulations have come in to force in North America and Northern Europe, and already it is becoming clear that these rules will have teeth and that enforcement will be rigorous. Both the EPA in America and in Europe statements are being made to this very effe
Emergency Contact Ship To Ship oil transfer operations Home Latest updates Publications Ship To Ship oil transfer operations 27 Jan 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Category Operations Issue date 27/01/2015 Area Worldwide Further to our circular on 14 January , we would like to advise Me
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 26 Jan, 2015 Sanctions - Amendment of US Cuban Asset Control Regulations On January 16, 2015 the U. S.
Members will have seen the extremely concerning news reports of un-crewed vessels being used to transport refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. This new development creates not only hazards for navigation, but brings with it an even greater risk of tragedy as the migrant situation in this area continues.
Tanker operators should take note of the recent targeting of ship owners as part of attempts to export crude oil originating from Iran in breach of applicable sanctions by means of ship to ship (STS) transfers at Khor Fakkan in the UAE. Several attempts have been made to export Iranian oil to destinations which do not
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Iran Sanctions – STS transfer involving Iranian Crude Oil 15 January 2015 Members will be aware of the ongoing sanctions regarding export
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 13 Jan, 2015 Sanctions - Illicit Exports of Iranian Oil Translations: Chinese Vietnamese The Managers have been made aware of attempts in recent months to export crude oil originating from Iran in breach of applicable sanctions by means of ship to sh
Following on from the incident of the MV Costa Concordia, new SOLAS amendments were adopted which have become effective as of 1 January 2015 with respect to safety drills on board passenger ships. The development In the past it was a requirement that a muster drill be conducted on board a passenger vessel within 24 ho
From the beginning of this year, SOLAS Regulation III/19 required mandatory enclosed space entry drills as well as rescue drills, to be conducted every two months. Given the continued occurrence of tragic accidents, members need to pay special attention to this risk.
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search New Sulphur Fuel Regulations from 1 January 2015 19 December 2014 As from 1 January 2015, all ocean going vessels travelling within the E
Home News and Resources News News 31 Dec, 2014 Reduction of the SECA Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit: IMO FAQs In November 2014 Members were reminded of the reduction of the fuel oil sulphur limit for vessels operating within Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs) from 1 January 2015. The IMO has recently published a set of an
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 30 Dec, 2014 Sanctions - Yemen On 18 December 2014 the European Union issued Regulation 1352/2014 establishing a sanctions framework in respect of Yemen. However, these sanctions are currently entity-specific and do not impose any sanctions on cargoes.
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 19 Dec, 2014 Syrian Sanctions - Jet Fuel On 12 December 2014 the EU issued Regulation 1323/2014, prohibiting the sale, supply, transfer or export of jet fuel and fuel additives to any Syrian entity or for use in Syria and the insurance and re-insurance of those activities. There
Container weight issues have been a serious concern for the industry and the IMO has now agreed to amend SOLAS to put a greater emphasis on the responsibility of shippers to accurately declare cargo weights. These changes will, however, not come in to force until 2016.
With the MARPOL Annex VI deadline of 1 January 2015 being very imminent, further guidance has been published to assist owners and operators to get ready for this significant regulatory development. The imminent change With less than three weeks to go, the most significant regulatory change of a generation for marine f
Despite the rougher weather of the late autumn and now winter months, thousands of people continue to brave the treacherous seas of the Mediterranean seeking to reach the shores of Europe. Ships traversing the eastern Mediterranean need to be prepared for the situation they may encounter there.
Video summary of the 2014 award ceremony for Exceptional Bravery at Sea held at IMO Headquarters on 17 November.
Home News and Resources News News 07 Nov, 2014 SOLAS - 2015 Amendments to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code In June 2014 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code which are due to enter into force on 1 January 2015. The changes, as detailed in Res
Air pollution caused by maritime transport is an important topic on the global environmental agenda. The change-over to cleaner fuels is a global trend and part of the IMO's long term objective to reduce the environmental impact of shipping.
The Association compiled its update from a number of sources, but would like to thank Intertanko for continuing to provide a close follow up to MEPC related issues to its members. The developments Shipowners the world over will have been keenly following the developments at the IMO's 67th meeting of its MEPC (the Mari
Home News and Resources News News 22 Oct, 2014 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 37-14) In May 2014 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC. 372(93) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
The development Members will no doubt be keenly following developments at the MEPC 67 in London as there are important matters being discussed which will have a real bottom line effect. A detailed update on MEPC 67 will be published separately, but for the moment members are asked to note that as widely expected Japan
Home News and Resources News News 17 Oct, 2014 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 02-13) - Reminder In June 2013 the IMO Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 354(92) specifying amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.
The situation Members will be aware of the continuing progress of the Ballast Water Treatment Convention along the road to ratification at the IMO, with the present information showing 40 nations representing 30. 25% of global GRT having ratified.
Video message from IMO Secretary-General as he shares his views on this year's theme; IMO Conventions: Effective Implementation.
Home News and Resources News News 22 Sep, 2014 SOLAS: Mandatory Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drills In May 2013 the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/19 which added a new requirement for mandatory enclosed space entry and rescu