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…
Consultation into Polar Code due to begin Consultation on putting international rules designed to protect polar regions and those that sail on them into UK law, is due to begin today. The rules cover safety-related…
29.11.18 – The Nautical Institute has launched the second edition of its practical guide to shiphandling in ‘new ice’ conditions in the Baltic, North Atlantic and St Lawrence Seaway. Handling…
In his exclusive interview with IAA PortNews in Moscow, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim covered a wide range of IMO activities: fuel and environmental regulations, Polar Code, autonomous ships, cybersecurity, and…
With the Polar Code now in force, Thordon Bearings has urged shipowners and managers to verify that their vessels’ deck machinery and systems can operate safely in the extreme temperatures…
Milestone for polar protection as comprehensive new ship regulations come into force With more and more ships navigating in polar waters, IMO has moved to address international concern about the…
The International Code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code) will enter into force on January 2017 and applies to ships operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters. It covers…
15/02/2016 – A new IMO infographic illustrating “How the Polar Code protects the environment” has been launched today (15 February) in six languages. It depicts the various environmental requirements and recommendations…
IUMI is lauded for helping frame safer practice for ships at the ‘ice edge’, By James Brewer Insurance industry leaders have won praise for their work in helping finalise a…
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), 68th session, 11-15 May 2015 Ships trading in the Polar Regions will have to comply with strict safety and environmental provisions specific to the harsh…
16/03/2015 The IMO infographic What does the polar code mean for ship safety?, focusing on the safety aspects of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), is now…
13/03/2015 As sea ice decreases and Arctic navigation becomes more prevalent, IMO is developing the Polar Code to address ship safety and environmental protection in Polar waters. IMO’s Heike Deggim gave…
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 94th session, 17-21 November 2014 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), and related amendments…
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 94th session, 17-21 November 2014 – The Polar Code covers the full range of design, construction, equipment, operational, training, search and rescue and environmental protection matters relevant…
IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meets for 66th session The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets for its 66th session from 31 March to…
Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC): 1st session, 20 to 24 January 2014 Draft mandatory Polar Code and amendments agreed in principle The draft text of the mandatory international…
IMPACT OF THE POLAR CODE ON ENGINEERING TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT FORTHCOMING LONDON-BASED ARCTIC CONFERENCE The Polar Code has been under development at the IMO for a considerable length of…