The IMSO Director General, Captain Esteban Pacha-Vicente, today announced that Mr Koji Sekimizu, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) visited IMSO Headquarters on 28 January 2013.
Secretary-General Of International Maritime Organization Visits IMSO
February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
European Shippers Want Clear Deadline for Sharing Shipping Information
January 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As the International Maritime Organization currently deals with the issue of the loss of containers at sea through consideration of a mandatory scheme for the weighing of containers, the European Shippers Council (the ESC) calls for an alternative path.
Regulations To Improve The Energy Efficiency Of International Shipping Enter Into Force
January 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New regulations aimed at improving the energy efficiency of international shipping entered into force on 1 January 2013.
Shipping Lanes to be Adjusted to Protect Endangered Whales Along California Coast
January 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Busy shipping lanes off the California coast, including routes that cross three national marine sanctuaries, will be adjusted to protect endangered whales from ship strikes.
New Denmark Digital Maritime Regulations Product
December 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On Monday 3rd December 2012 Regs4ships Limited will be launching the sixteenth flag based product for their Digital Maritime Regulations service.
Key International Marine Environment Protection Convention Celebrates 40 Years Of Progress
October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The use of the world’s oceans as a dumping ground for harmful wastes has been systematically regulated and reduced under the terms of an international convention that, this year, celebrates 40 years since it was first adopted.
Indian Shipping Minister Meets With IMO Secretary General
October 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mr. Koji Sekimizu, Secretary General, International Maritime Organization (IMO), London called on Shri G.K.Vasan, Minister of Shipping in New Delhi yesterday.
Safety Of Fishing Vessels Conference Opens In South Africa
October 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A diplomatic conference to consider a new agreement aimed at implementing the provisions of an international treaty on fishing vessel safety has opened in Cape Town, South Africa, under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for maritime safety and security and the prevention of pollution from ships.
ICS Welcomes IMO Progress on Outstanding Issues but Says Much More Still Needs to be Done
October 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the acknowledgement by governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that there will be significant problems with the implementation of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.
Implementation of Energy-Efficiency, Ballast Water Management And Ship-Recycling Rules on Busy Agenda for IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee
September 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets for its 64th session from 1 to 5 October 2012, at IMO Headquarters in London.
