Update on Maritime Autonomous Surface Shipping
The proposed non-mandatory Maritime Autonomous Surface Shipping (MASS) Code took one step closer to finalisation last week at an Inter-Sessional Working Group of the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee.
Institute NewsIMO Secretary General briefs The Nautical Institute
His Excellency Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the IMO, delivered a personal briefing to the Nautical Institute and other IMO delegations on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
Institute NewsPhilippines Ambassador visits The Nautical Institute
His Excellency Teodoro Locsin Jr, Ambassador from the Philippines to the United Kingdom, met with headquarters staff at The Nautical Institute on Wednesday 24 September 2025
Institute NewsCarriage of Cargoes and Containers at the IMO.
The IMO’s sub-Committee on the Carriage of Cargoes and Containers met in London between 8 and 12 September 2025.
Institute NewsItaly’s Alternate Permanent Representative at the IMO visits our HQ
Earlier this month we welcomed Captain Giuseppe Spera Ph.D, Head of the Maritime Office at the Italian Embassy in London and Italy’s Alternate Permanent Representative at the IMO in our office.
Institute NewsSeaGoing Correspondence Group (SGCG)
One of the great strengths of The Nautical Institute is our ability to connect those at sea to decision makers ashore.
Institute NewsCasualties, fatigue and port state control at the IMO
The IMO’s sub-Committee on the Implementation of IMO Instruments met in London between 21 and 25 July 2025.
Institute NewsIMO Volunteer Expert Delegate Scheme
Are you a member of The Nautical Institute and passionate about maritime safety, regulation and representing professional mariners where it matters the most?
Institute NewsYour voice at the IMO: Sub-committee on ship design and construction
Capt. Chris O'Flaherty AFNI and Marc Arpon AMNIS
Your voice at the IMO: Maritime Safety committee (MSC 109)
Capt. Chris O'Flaherty AFNI and Capt. Jeff Parfitt FNI
Your voice at the IMO: Carriage, cargos and containers subcommittee
Capt. Chris O'Flaherty AFNI and Cameron Livingstone MNI
Executive Decisions at the IMO
The executive body of our global shipping regulator met last week in London.
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