IMO: IMO Secretary-General says that IMO is right body to deal with safety debate after Costa Concordia
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30 Jan 2012 - 18 Jan 2016
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu, speaking at the opening of the Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG) today (30 January 2012), stated that IMO is the right international body to deal with safety of passenger ships and, in particular, a safety review after the Costa Concordia accident.
He has included an additional item on "Passenger Ship Safety" on the agenda of the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee, which meets for its 90th session from 16-25 May this year. This will provide an opportunity for IMO Members in the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) to consider any issues arising. He appreciated any initiatives of Member Governments and the industry to improve safety and encouraged them to put forward their contributions to MSC 90.
He has included an additional item on "Passenger Ship Safety" on the agenda of the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee, which meets for its 90th session from 16-25 May this year. This will provide an opportunity for IMO Members in the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) to consider any issues arising. He appreciated any initiatives of Member Governments and the industry to improve safety and encouraged them to put forward their contributions to MSC 90.
Keywords: SAFETY, COSTA CONCORDIA
Related Topics: Maritime Transportation
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