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Meeting summary for IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), 8th session, 19-23 April 2021

Meeting summary for IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), 8th session, 19-23 April 2021

The Sub-Committee addresses all aspects of safety of navigation, reliable communications and improved coordination to avoid maritime accidents; and ensuring a quick and efficient response in case of a search and rescue incident.

GMDSS modernization completed by the Sub-Committee

The Sub-Committee has completed its review of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/28/meeting-summary-for-imo-sub-committee-on-navigation-communications-and-search-and-rescue-ncsr-8th-session-19-23-april-2021/

Canada’s marine refuges must be upgraded, report notes

A recent report from SeaBlue Canada indicates that over half of Canada’s marine refuges, which is a form of marine protected area in Canada, do not comply with international standards. Despite the fact that Canada has made important progress to protect its marine and coastal environment, the report notes that stronger standards are needed to sustain biodiversity.

Since 2015, Canada has designated 7.9% of the ocean as protected areas. Nonetheless, with more than half of that protected...

https://safety4sea.com/canadas-marine-refuges-must-be-upgraded-report-notes/