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  • Summary of IMO meetings held during the first half of 2024

    The first six months of 2024 have been busy at the IMO and IMCA has participated in all the meetings on behalf of its Members.

    July 2024


    Information Note

    Other

  • Lessons learned and safety issues identified from the analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports submitted to IMO

    We share the details of 34 cases reported by IMO Member States on the lessons learned from safety incidents.

    July 2024


    Information Note

    Other

  • Outcome of the 108th Session of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108)

    Read our extensive report from the latest Maritime Safety Committee meeting at the IMO.

    July 2024


    Information Note

    Other

    • Executive Summary
    • Introduction
    • Applicability of the IP Code
    • Existing Ships
    • Relationship Between IP Code and SPS Code
    • Personnel Transfer Appliances
    • High-Speed Craft (HSC)
    • References
    • Appendix 1 - Structure of the Code
    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:June 2024 Reason:Review of layout, bookmarking and references; no change to technical content Revision:Rev. 0.1
    Date:December 2022 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
    • Introduction
    • Glossary
    • Application Scope of the MLC - Does it Apply to You?
    • Are You Ready for a PSC Inspection?
    • Carrying Out PSC Under the MLC: Main Elements of Inspection
    • Carrying Out PSC Under the MLC: Procedure
    • What Can Companies Do to Prepare?
    • References
    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:June 2024 Reason:Page 2 and bookmarking updated; no change to content Revision:Rev. 0.1
    Date:June 2018 Reason:Document reviewed - retained with no changes Revision:Rev. 0
    Date:December 2016 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
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