Captain David Patraiko FNI leads our delegation as Head of Delegation, alongside Captain Chris O’Flaherty AFNI, our permanent representative and Captain Aly Elsayed AFNI, our Senior Technical Advisor who both attend nearly all IMO Committee, Sub-Committee, and working group sessions.
Our voice at the IMO is strengthened by expert volunteer delegates from within our membership, drawing on a deep well of hands-on expertise from professionals both at sea and ashore.
Guiding our approach at the IMO is The Nautical Institute’s IMO Committee, a group of ten experienced members appointed by our Council and chaired by Captain Robert McCabe FNI. The Committee reviews the IMO agenda and advises on advocacy topics, ensuring that our participation is targeted and effective.
With over 12,000 members, many of whom are sailing seafarers, The Nautical Institute has earned a respected voice at the IMO. While we do not have voting rights, our commitment is unwavering: to advocate for maritime regulations that reflect the real-world needs and insights of seafarers.
Regular updates on our IMO activities are shared with our members in Seaways, our monthly magazine.
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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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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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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Seaways Feature: A voice in maritime: IMO Secretary General visit to HQ
An unprecedented opportunity for Nautical Institute members
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Free Article: The IMO: roles; structure; outputs
What it is and why it is important to the Nautical Institute’s members
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3rd International Maritime Human Factors Symposium
We are excited to announce that the 3rd International Maritime Human Factors Symposium (IMHFS) will be held this year at the prestigious IMO Headquarters in London on the 28th-29th November 2024.
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President’s call with Secretary General Mr Arsenio Dominguez at the IMO
The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, welcomed to his Headquarters the President of The Nautical Institute, Captain Trevor Bailey, on 17 September 2024.
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IMO briefing to The Nautical Institute and other NGOs
In a briefing held last Friday, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, has outlined his priorities and focal issues for the upcoming semester.
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