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The 84th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) will open on April 27 at IMO Headquarters in London. Representatives of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) will participate as part of the national delegation.

april 23, 2026 21623

RS at the 68th session of the UNECE Working Party

Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) contributed to the work the UNECE Working Party on the Standardization of Technical and Safety Requirements in Inland Navigation, held between April 15-17, 2026, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. RS, a member of the national delegation, was represented by Sergey Legusha, Senior Principal Surveyor of the International Affairs Department.

april 22, 2026 8392

International Regulatory Framework Updates – Q2 2026

Russian Maritime Register of Shipping has released its Q2 2026 regulatory update for partners and clients, summarizing new requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) entering into force after April 1, 2026.

april 08, 2026 6712

50th Session of the IMO Facilitation Committee: Cybersecurity, Autonomous Shipping and Digital Transformation

During its anniversary session, the FAL Committee covered a wide range of issues related to implementing standards and recommended practices set out in the 1965 Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention), as well as related matters concerning the reduction of administrative burdens in the maritime industry.

march 30, 2026 15599

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 6582

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 11800

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 2550

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 6710