INTERTANKO continues to take a very active part in discussions at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) since achieving observer status in 1979. Members of the INTERTANKO Secretariat attend the technical meetings and many of the administrative ones as necessary. As one of currently 81 observer organisations, INTERTANKO has the third highest attendance record and is fourth on IMO’s list of document submitters.
The image on the right of this page shows records for all of the NGOs at IMO (click on the image to enlarge).
Members with specific interests and knowledge of the agenda are welcome to join the delegation to attend meetings. Attendance needs to be organised well in advance, so early notification of requests is crucial.
INTERTANKO Submissions to the IMO:
- CCC (Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers)
- EGDH (Expert Group on Data Harmonization)
- ESPH (Working Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals)
- FAL (Facilitation Committee)
- HTW (Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping)
- III (Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments)
- LEG (Legal Committee)
- MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee)
- MSC (Maritime Safety Committee)
- NCSR (Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue)
- PPR (Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response [Formerly Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG)])
- SDC (Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction [Formerly Design and Equipment (DE)])
- SSE (Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment)
- TCS (Technical Cooperation Committee)
- ISWG-AP1 (Intersessional Working Group on Air Pollution)
- ISWG-GHG (Intersessional Working Group on reduction of GHG emissions from ships)
- ISWG-STCW (Intersessional Working Group on the Standards of Training, Competence and Watchkeeping)
- Council
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Contact
Phillip Belcher
Marine Director
e: phillip.belcher@intertanko.com
t: +44 20 7977 7033
Dragos Rauta
Technical Consultant
e: dragos.rauta@intertanko.com
t: +47 22 122 650
IMO Submissions
MEPC 84: April 2026
Topics/Issues: N/AMEPC 84/4/4 (PDF Download)Harmful Aquatic Organisms in Ballast Water - Addressing operational challenges in challenging water quality: proposed amendments to resolution... MORE
C/ES.36/3/3 - Impacts on Shipping and Seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, Sea of Oman and the Gulf Region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz
Topics/Issues: N/AImpacts on Shipping and Seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, Sea of Oman and the Gulf Region, particularly... MORE
HTW 10: Nov 2023
Topics/Issues: N/AHTW 10/6/6 (PDF Download) - Comprehensive review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code - Proposed addition of navigational competence to navigate... MORE
HTW 12: Feb 2026
Topics/Issues: N/AHTW 12/6/34 (PDF download)Comprehensive Review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code - Proposed draft amendments to the STCW... MORE
PPR 13: Feb 26
Topics/Issues: N/APPR 13/13 (pdf download)Review of the IBTS Guidelines and Amendments to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book - Proposal... MORE
FAL 49/12: Jan 2025
Topics/Issues: N/AFAL 49/12 (PDF Download) Jan 2025 Development of Amendments to the Revised Guidelines for the Prevention and Suppression of the... MORE
III (Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments) submission listing
Topics/Issues: N/AIII 11/5/3 (PDF Download) May 2025Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide The rightful flag States'... MORE
MSC 109: Sep 2024
Topics/Issues: N/AMSC 109/3/2 (PDF download)Amendments to Mandatory InstrumentsDraft circular for the voluntary early implementation of amendments to the IGC Code (Submitted... MORE
PPR12: Nov 2024
Topics/Issues: N/APPR 12/9/1 (PDF Download)Review of the IBTS Guidelines and Amendments to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book -... MORE
MEPC 83: April 2025
Topics/Issues: N/AMEPC 83/6 (PDF Download)Energy Efficiency of ShipsReport on annual carbon intensity and efficiency of the fleet (Reporting year: 2023)(Note... MORE
