The number of ship’s crewmembers being kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea increased by more than 50% in 2019 and this year has begun with a further escalation of violence, armed robbery and kidnaping
IMO approved ship/shore safety checklist for use by ship and terminal operators, incorporating guidance on completion and an example loading/unloading plan.
Agenda: REVIEW OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 AND ASSOCIATED CODES TO MINIMIZE THE
INCIDENCE AND CONSEQUENCES OF FIRES ON RO-RO SPACES AND SPECIAL
CATEGORY SPACES OF NEW AND EXISTING RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS
Submitted by: ICS, RINA and INTERFERRY
Agenda: AMENDMENTS TO PARAGRAPH 4.4.7.6.17 OF THE LSA CODE CONCERNING SINGLE
FALL AND HOOK SYSTEMS WITH ON-LOAD RELEASE CAPABILITY
Submitted by: Marshall Islands, New Zealand, ICS, BIMCO, IACS, IFSMA, INTERCARGO, IMarEST, InterManager, IPTA, RINA, IBIA and the Nautical Institute
Agenda: DEVELOPMENT OF MEASURES TO REDUCE RISKS OF USE AND CARRIAGE OF
HEAVY FUEL OIL AS FUEL BY SHIPS IN ARCTIC WATERS
Submitted by ICS, P & I Clubs and ITOPF
The International Safety Management (ISM) Code is a key mandatory requirement for merchant ships, critical to the improvement of maritime safety and environmental performance.
Agenda: MANDATORY INSTRUMENT AND/OR PROVISIONS ADDRESSING SAFETY
STANDARDS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF MORE THAN 12 INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL ON
BOARD VESSELS ENGAGED ON INTERNATIONAL VOYAGES
Submitted by: Vanuatu and ICS