IMO Press Briefings Archives - Seafarers Rights International https://seafarersrights.org/category/imo-press-briefings/ international centre for advancing the legal protection of seafarers Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:31:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 MLC 65% effective says SRI https://seafarersrights.org/mlc-65-effective-says-sri/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:01:17 +0000 https://seafarersrights.org/?p=22674 New research from SRI, the international pan-industry body researching maritime and seafarers’ law, concludes that the Maritime Labour Convention is not being strictly and evenly enforced on a global basis.  The findings identify substantial achievements in the enforcement of the MLC, but also identify significant gaps.  The research has adopted a unique approach by evaluating […]

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]]> IMO welcomes entry into force of financial security for seafarers https://seafarersrights.org/imo-welcomes-entry-into-force-of-financial-security-for-seafarers/ Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/imo-welcomes-entry-into-force-of-financial-security-for-seafarers/ New obligations under MLC 2006 require shipowners to have compulsory insurance to cover abandonment of seafarers, as well as claims for death or long-term disability.

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]]> Successful cooperation for safe sea transport of oil told in new exhibition https://seafarersrights.org/successful-cooperation-for-safe-sea-transport-of-oil-told-in-new-exhibition/ Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/successful-cooperation-for-safe-sea-transport-of-oil-told-in-new-exhibition/ Exhibition charts 50 years of Government and industry working together to address risk of oil pollution from ships.

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]]> Regional maritime piracy agreement broadened to cover other illicit maritime activity https://seafarersrights.org/regional-maritime-piracy-agreement-broadened-to-cover-other-illicit-maritime-activity/ Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/regional-maritime-piracy-agreement-broadened-to-cover-other-illicit-maritime-activity/ Jeddah Amendment to Djibouti Code of Conduct widens scope to human trafficking, IUU fishing and other illicit maritime activities.

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]]> IMO Secretary-General speaks out against regional emission trading system https://seafarersrights.org/imo-secretary-general-speaks-out-against-regional-emission-trading-system/ Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/imo-secretary-general-speaks-out-against-regional-emission-trading-system/ Including international shipping in European system could undermine global efforts.

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]]> Safety for gas-fuelled ships – new mandatory code enters into force https://seafarersrights.org/safety-for-gas-fuelled-ships-new-mandatory-code-enters-into-force/ Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/safety-for-gas-fuelled-ships-new-mandatory-code-enters-into-force/ Mandatory IGF Code for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels enters into force on 1 January 2017, along with new training requirements for seafarers working on those ships.

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]]> Milestone for polar protection as comprehensive new ship regulations come into force https://seafarersrights.org/milestone-for-polar-protection-as-comprehensive-new-ship-regulations-come-into-force/ Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/milestone-for-polar-protection-as-comprehensive-new-ship-regulations-come-into-force/ The mandatory Polar Code, for ships operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters, enters into force on 1 January 2017.

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]]> Shanghai, Trinidad and Tobago to host maritime technology centres under ambitious IMO energy-efficiency project https://seafarersrights.org/shanghai-trinidad-and-tobago-to-host-maritime-technology-centres-under-ambitious-imo-energy-efficiency-project/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/shanghai-trinidad-and-tobago-to-host-maritime-technology-centres-under-ambitious-imo-energy-efficiency-project/ IMO announces first two institutes selected to host regional Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) under project, funded by the EU and implemented by IMO, to help mitigate the harmful effects of climate change.

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]]> Maritime lawyer Dr. Frank Wiswall receives 2015 International Maritime Prize https://seafarersrights.org/maritime-lawyer-dr-frank-wiswall-receives-2015-international-maritime-prize/ Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/maritime-lawyer-dr-frank-wiswall-receives-2015-international-maritime-prize/ Former Chair of IMO Legal Committee and Vice President (Honoris Causa) of Comité Maritime International receives International Maritime Prize 2015 for contribution to IMO.

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]]> Indian Master receives 2016 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea https://seafarersrights.org/indian-master-receives-2016-imo-award-for-exceptional-bravery-at-sea/ Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/indian-master-receives-2016-imo-award-for-exceptional-bravery-at-sea/ Captain Radhika Menon, Master of the Sampurna Swarajya, has received the highest IMO bravery recognition for saving the lives of seven fishermen.

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