Title: Navigating Sustainability: The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Trilogy The maritime industry is embarking on a voyage towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future. At the helm of this journey lies the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), a comprehensive framework that consists of three interconnected parts: SEEMP Part 1, SEEMP Part […]
How to Achieve Maritime Decarbonization by 2050. Maritime decarbonization is the process of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global maritime sector, with an overall goal of placing the sector on a pathway that limits global temperature rise to 1.5-degrees Celsius. This is a crucial challenge for the global economy, as the maritime industry […]
MEPC 80: A Milestone for Reducing GHG Emissions from Shipping. The 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was held from 3 to 7 July 2023 in London. The meeting was attended by representatives from IMO member states, industry associations, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders. The […]
IMO Regulations and Guidelines for Ballast Water Treatment Systems. Ballast water is essential for safe and efficient shipping operations, but it can also pose serious ecological, economic and health problems due to the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens in ships’ ballast water. These invasive species can cause damage to biodiversity, natural resources, human […]
What is Decarbonisation in shipping? Briefly discuss the IMO decarbonisation ambitions and pathways with focus on the short term, mid-term and long term goals. Explain the two short-term measures approved by the IMO for implementation with their guidelines. What is Decarbonisation in shipping Decarbonisation is the process of reducing and eventually eliminating carbon dioxide and […]
EU MRV and the IMO DCS. The shipping industry is responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and this share is expected to increase in the future. To address this challenge, the European Union (EU) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have introduced two different but complementary regulations to monitor, report and […]
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is a mandatory security regime for international shipping that was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2002, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The ISPS Code aims to enhance the security of ships and port facilities by establishing a framework for cooperation, […]
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for regulating and promoting safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping. functions of international maritime organization The IMO was established in 1948, and it has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom. The organization works with member states, shipping companies, […]
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) refer to the goods or substances that are classified as dangerous or hazardous when transported by sea. The IMDG Code is the international guideline for the safe transportation of dangerous goods by sea. international maritime dangerous goods The IMDG Code classifies dangerous goods into different classes, based on their nature […]
IMO Conventions have been given in this article. They are the latest ones and are segregated as per the matter that address to like safety etc. IMO Conventions So below are given all the imo conventions that are given by the international maritime organization. Conventions related to Maritime safety 1. International Convention for the Safety […]