Call for data on ships’ gear issues

Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the IMO, urged the global maritime industry not to lose faith in the IMO.

With its new status at IMO, MI will now be able to attend meetings as an observer and offer expert input on discussions in plenary and working groups.

The NCSR’s 11th session at IMO Headquarters addressed ships’ routeing measures, guidelines for ENP, and revised Performance standards for AIS.

The WSC applauds the recent SOLAS amendments by the IMO MSC 108, mandating reporting of containers lost at sea from January 1, 2026.

The Maritime Safety Committee held its 108th session in London, addressing maritime safety and security for passenger and cargo ships.

The IMO’s Legal Committee addressed matters spanning ship operation liability, seafarer rights, and safety issues at sea, including fraudulent ship registration, MASS, and the 2010 HNS Protocol.