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13 Dec 2024

Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability working session

On Tuesday 10th of December, Capt Jeff Parfitt FNI, Head of Safety and Environment participated in a session hosted by the Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability (FIS) group at Fishmongers’ Hall in London.

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10 Dec 2024

IMO MSC 109 – MASS Update

Recognizing the rapid advancements in maritime technology, the IMO continued discussions on the regulatory framework for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) during MSC 109. Our Senior Technical Advisor, Capt. Aly Elsayed AFNI provides a detailed summary of the key outcomes from these discussions.

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10 Dec 2024

IMO MSC 109 – GHG Safety Committee Update

During MSC 109 the GHG Safety Committee received an oral update on the work of the Correspondence Group on Development of a Safety Regulatory Framework to Support the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships using New Technologies and Alternative Fuels.

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06 Dec 2024

The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee

The safety of seafarers was the focus of a sequence of regulatory and guideline developments at this week’s IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109).

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29 Nov 2024

Update from the IMO

It’s been a busy week for us at the IMO, co-organising a major international symposium while also gaining valuable insights from another impactful event.

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28 Nov 2024

Navigating the Future of Dynamic Positioning Training: Highlights from the 37th DPTEG Meeting

The 37th session of the Dynamic Positioning Training Executive Group (DPTEG) took place in November. During the bi-annual meeting, the group discussed the latest developments in the rapidly evolving industry landscape, underlining the importance of practical training and assessment to reflect the growing sophistication of DP roles.

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27 Nov 2024

IMO Review of DP Training and Certification

In October 2024, the International Maritime Organization began a four-year review of the STCW code, considering over 400 proposed changes. Key among these are proposals is to shift Dynamic Positioning training from Part B (guidance) to Part A (mandatory regulation). If adopted, these changes would formalize DP training standards under IMO governance.

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27 Nov 2024

Meet our Younger Member Ambassadors (YMA)

Luciana Bezerra Aguiar e Silva AMNI from Brazil

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22 Nov 2024

Update from the IMO

The Council of the IMO met to discuss a wide range matters affecting the business and finances of our global regulator, and to receive updates on the activities of many IMO bodies.

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