IMO

113 ships detained for MLC related deficiencies

The Liberian Registry has come out in full support of the International Maritime Organization’s recommendation that there should be no general ban on international travel or trade due to the Ebola virus. Meanwhile, operation of the US-based registry remains unaffected.

IMO Resolution MCS.353(92) enters into force 1 January 2015 and introduces new requirements for manning and company verification, and new references to related IMO guidance.

The amendments include:

The European Union has pledged €1.2 million to an agreement between the IMO and African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) to enhance the flag administrations of Western and Central African States.

The IMO reports:

The International Maritime Organization has for the first time published its annual financial statements for the fiscal year 2012.

Fairplay reports:

The Isle of Man is currently developing amendments relating to MARPOL Annex IV and the STCW convention.

Ocra Worldwide reports:

IoM Registry Preparing Maritime Law Amendments