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60 Years of Smarter Shipping: the FAL Convention Marks Major Milestone
The Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention), adopted on April 9, 1965, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
march 25, 2026
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RS to take part in the anniversary session of the Facilitation Committee
Representatives of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) will be attend the 50th session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50), opening on March 23.
march 20, 2026
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RS Reports on Key Developments of IMO SSE 12
Representatives of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) took part in the 12th session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) as part of the Russian delegation. The event was held at the IMO Headquarters in London between March 9-13.
march 19, 2026
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RS experts to take part in SSE 12
From March 9 to 13, the 12th session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) will take place at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization in London. Representatives from Russian Maritime Register of Shipping will attend as members of the Russian delegation.
march 06, 2026
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HTW 12 Outcomes: Aligning Maritime Careers with Changing Standards
The 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12) has concluded, with experts from the Head Office and the Far East Branch of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping attending in the event as part of the national delegation.
march 02, 2026
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Cape Town Agreement to Enter into Force in 2027
In 2012, a diplomatic conference held in Cape Town adopted an eponymous agreement establishing international safety standards for fishing vessels.
february 26, 2026
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MARPOL Amendments Entering into Force – new ECAS for the Norwegian Sea & Canadian Arctic
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping reminds stakeholders that amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention (resolution MEPC.392(82)) on nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter Emission Control Areas in the Norwegian Sea and the Canadian Arctic will enter into force on March 1, 2026.
february 26, 2026
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Comprehensive Review of the STCW Set to Continue at IMO
On February 23, the 12th session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12) opens at the IMO headquarters.
february 21, 2026
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