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\"\"Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, regulating autonomous ships, piracy and armed robbery, safety of GHG reduction are amongst key issues on the agenda.<\/p>\n

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) will meet in person for its 108th session at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 15 to 24 May 2024.<\/p>\n

The Committee deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO. This includes a wide range of issues, including enhancing maritime security, setting global safety standards and seafarer issues and the human element.<\/p>\n

The meeting will be chaired by Mrs. Mayte Medina of the United States, supported by Vice-Chair, Capt. Theofilos Mozas of Greece.<\/p>\n

MSC 108 highlights<\/h3>\n
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  1. Measures to enhance maritime security, including Red Sea security<\/li>\n
  2. Development of a code for autonomous ships (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships – MASS)<\/li>\n
  3. Development of a safety regulatory framework to support the reduction of GHG emissions from ships using new technologies and alternative fuels<\/li>\n
  4. Revision of the Guidelines on maritime cyber risk management<\/li>\n
  5. Addressing violence and harassment in the maritime sector \u2013 training requirements to be adopted<\/li>\n
  6. Training and certification of fishing vessel personnel \u2013 revised treaty and a new code to be adopted<\/li>\n
  7. Guidelines on the medical examination of fishers to be approved<\/li>\n
  8. Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and associated instruments to be adopted<\/li>\n
  9. Piracy and armed robbery updates to be considered<\/li>\n
  10. Reports from the Sub-Committees \u2013 approval of various sets of provisions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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