IMO Sub-Committee

IMO postpones meetings following COVID-19 outbreak

In light of the COVID-19 global outbreak, IMO decided to postpone its meetings. In fact, this decision came following United Kingdom’s action to “delay” the phase of its coronavirus action plan and of course due to the increased travel restrictions and difficulties that delegates will face in order to attend the IMO gatherings.

As IMO informed, the following meetings are postponed:

  • The meeting of the Scientific Group of the London Convention and London Protocol scheduled to take place from 9 to...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-postpones-meetings-following-covid-19-outbreak/

Key points of the IMO SSE 7 outcome

The 7th session of IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) took place in London on 2-6 March 2020. Highlights of the meeting included agreement of draft new requirements for onboard lifting appliances, and on draft new interim guidelines for safe operation of shore power, as well as progressed work on ventilation of survival craft and on fire safety of ro-ro passenger ships.

Meeting highlights
  • Drafted new SOLAS requirements and guideline for lifting appliances
  • Drafted new...

https://safety4sea.com/key-points-of-the-imo-sse-7-outcome/

IMO Sub-Committee to finalize rule for safe offshore power supply

The IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) which started on 2 March, is set to finalize the draft guidelines focused on the safety of offshore power supply to vessels’ operations, while is also working on crew safety matters.

Specifically, the 7th SSE Sub-Committee, was opened by the IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and is being chaired by Mr. Umut Senturk (Turkey).

During the meeting, the IMO will address the need for global standards for the process of providing shoreside...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-sub-committee-to-finalize-rule-for-safe-offshore-power-supply/

IMO CCC 6 addresses important safety issues

IMO published the summary of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, 6th session (CCC 6), which took place from 9 to 13 September 2019. The Sub-Committee validated a new IMO Model Course on Safe Handling and Transport of Solid Bulk Cargoes.

IMO Model Course on Safe Handling and Transport of Solid Bulk Cargoes validated

The safety of ships transporting bulk cargoes is based on proper implementation of IMO rules, while training is also crucial. For this reason, a new IMO Model...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-ccc-6-addresses-important-safety-issues/

IMO a step closer to green ship fuels, says Danish Maritime Authority

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, held its 6th session on 9-13 September, focused on launching new initiatives to enable the use of methanol and ethanol as fuel, as well as the use of fuel cells, to meet IMO’s climate strategy.

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers meets to discuss packaged dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes, bulk gas cargoes, and containers, while also updates the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) and the...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-a-step-closer-to-green-ship-fuels-says-danish-maritime-authority/

New IMO model course to focus on safety of solid bulk cargoes

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers is meeting for its sixth session this week (CCC 6), on 9-13 September, where it is expected to validate a new IMO Model Course on Safe Handling and Transport of Solid Bulk Cargoes. The IMO model course seeks to  facilitate access to knowledge and skills regarding the carriage of bulk cargoes.

The course will focus on the mandatory measures for handling and transport of solid bulk cargoes outlined in the International Maritime Solid Bulk...

https://safety4sea.com/new-imo-model-course-to-focus-on-safety-of-solid-bulk-cargoes/

IMO Sub-Committee considers how to implement IMO instruments

At the sixth session of its Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) on 1-5 July, the IMO has brought together flag, port and coastal States, together with observer delegations, to consider and finalize updates to key instruments which assist in implementation.

The Sub-Committee is expected to finalize updates, including the updated Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, the Non-exhaustive list of obligations under instruments relevant to the...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-sub-committee-considers-how-to-implement-imo-instruments/

IMO to adopt new approach over STCW White List process

IMO agreed to re-approach its listing process regarding the STCW Convention’s White List. As the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) informed, this development came as the drawing up of the list of countries for delisting from the STCW Convention ‘White List’ did not follow due process.

According to SAMSA acting Chief Executive Officer, Sobantu Tilayi, the withdrawal of the threat took place after discussions between SAMSA, other Member States of the IMO and the organization.

Namely, M...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-to-adopt-new-approach-over-stcw-white-list-process/

58% of flag states could be removed from STCW White List

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 6), held from 29 April to 3 May, considered matters relating to the list of STCW Parties (“White List”) and its review, as required by the STCW Convention. The Sub-committee found that the white list of top-rated flag states would be decimated if requirements to report information were strictly enforced.

IMO holds a ‘White List’ containing countries who have confirmed to the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) to be following...

https://safety4sea.com/58-of-flag-states-could-be-removed-from-stcw-white-list/

IMO considers issues on electronic certificates of seafarers

During the 6th session of its Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 6) on 19 April-3 May, IMO established a correspondence group to consider how to address the use of electronic certificates and documents of seafarers.

The group will consider a number of issues which need to be addressed, including:

  • verification of authenticity;
  • security assurance;
  • data form;
  • physical location (storage);
  • privacy; and
  • any other matters which may arise during the course of the work.

The...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-considers-issues-on-electronic-certificates-of-seafarers/

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