No date for mandate

Article Abstract:

The International Maritime Organization's decision on compulsory electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) carriage requirements for shipping has yet to be reached as the final discussion regarding the topic is set to be in 2008. Some sectors of the shipping industry resist this new technology despite the benefits that the use of ECDIS can provide. Proposal dates such as 2010 and 2012 have yet to be confirmed.

United Kingdom, Usage, Evaluation, Technology application, Nautical charts, Navigation charts, Aeronautical charts

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Maritime Safety Committee - how it affects you

Article Abstract:

The amendments to Safety of Life at Sea regulations adopted by International Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee in Istanbul are discussed. Changes to various marine safety standards, like passenger ship safety, were adopted.

Services information, Turkey, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Safety regulations, Service enhancement, Marine safety, 2006 AD

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IMO in hot pursuit of pirates

Article Abstract:

The efforts of the International Maritime Organization to secure the Somalian government's approval for naval protection of ships carrying aid to the Somalian people are described.

General services, Somalia, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Piracy (Transportation crime)

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