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FuelEU Maritime – Scope of Application and exclusion of offshore vessels for the moment
The FuelEU Maritime Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1805) was adopted in July 2023 as part of the Commission’s Fit for 55 legislative package to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at […]
Fuel consumption data collection for 2023
In 2019, IMCA’s Marine Policy & Regulatory Affairs (MPRA) Committee identified two possible carbon intensity indicators (CIIs) (Proxy A and Proxy B) for the offshore sector. These were proposed to […]
MEPC 81 Adopts Revised Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines)
The 80th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) adopted Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines) by Resolution MEPC.376(80). However, as a result […]
Clarifying what Members need to do to prepare for implementation of the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)
On 1 July 2024, the new SOLAS Chapter XV and International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) will enter into force. This new, mandatory, legislation covers […]
Regional harmonised procedures for uniform implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention in the Mediterranean Sea
The IMO has issued circular BWM.3/Circ.4 advising Flag States and Industry that it has been advised by the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) that […]
IMCA is advocating for clarity in the applicability of the EU ETS Regulation & associated EU MRV Regulation to the Offshore Marine Contracting Sector
The EU ETS was launched in 2005 and originally only regulated energy intensive sectors such as oil refineries, power generation and steel works. The aviation sector was incorporated into the […]
Outcome of the 81st session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on GHG discussions
Members will recall that at MEPC 80 in July 2023, the IMO adopted a revised Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from ships which provided a framework of emission reduction […]
Working at Sea: IMO review of STCW identifies new focus areas
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, is an international agreement which sets the standards of competence for seafarers internationally. The […]
Marine sector decarbonisation – industry initiatives and resources
The construction vessel sector finds itself confronted with a pressing need to address its environmental footprint and actively participate in global shipping initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change. Operating as […]
Control and Management of Ships’ Biofouling
Biofouling on ships entering the water of IMO Member States may result in the establishment of invasive aquatic species which may pose threats to human, animal and plant life, economic […]
New SOLAS requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships
At its’ 107th session, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to SOLAS, introducing a new regulation II-1/3-13 on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships which will enter […]
Preparing for the implementation of the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)
On 1 July 2024, the new SOLAS Chapter XV and International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) will enter into force. This new, mandatory, legislation covers […]
IMO continues work on the Ballast Water Management Convention at MEPC 80
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (the BWM Convention) is intended to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one […]
Limiting Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) at the IMO
Underwater radiated noise (URN) from ships has been proven to have a damaging effect on marine wildlife and even marine plants of many types. Factors which have been identified as […]
Cyber Security Update
Update on IMO’s 2021 Guidelines for Cyber Risk Management For matters relating to HSSE and Maritime Security: [email protected] For matters relating to Marine Policy and Regulatory Affairs: [email protected] For […]
Update on Fuel Consumption Data Collection, Proxies and Submission Process
As a result of a submission made by IMCA to the Marine Environment Protection Committee, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has granted IMCA authority to calculate proxies and submit information […]
Fuel Consumption Data Collection
The 70th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) adopted mandatory MARPOL Annex VI requirements for ships to record and report their fuel oil consumption, also referred to […]
Outcome of the seventh session of IMO’s sub-committee on ship systems and equipment (SSE) 2-6 March 2020
1 Revision of the IMO Diving Code (Agenda Item 14) While there were several issues of interest for IMCA members, IMCA’s key objective at this session was to initiate the […]
IMO 2020
A package of instruments in connection with the Sulphur cap On 1 January 2020 the global 0.50% limit for the sulphur content in fuel oil agreed by the International Maritime […]
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