BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bahamas Maritime Authority - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bahamas Maritime Authority X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bahamas Maritime Authority REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Nassau BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Nassau:20211115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Nassau:20211119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20211028T105148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T105148Z UID:10000138-1636963200-1637341200@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) Advisory Committee – 46th session DESCRIPTION:The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) is the inter-governmental organization whose Primary Purpose is the oversight of certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided by mobile satellite communication systems. IMSO also serves as the Coordinator for the Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)\, appointed by the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) party States at IMO to ensure the worldwide operation of the system. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/the-international-mobile-satellite-organization-imso-advisory-committee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20211028T102320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T102334Z UID:10000205-1636329600-1636761599@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO COUNCIL – 34th extraordinary session DESCRIPTION:The Council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible\, under the Assembly\, for supervising the work of the Organization. The Council is made up of 40 Member States\, elected by the Assembly for two-year terms. \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-council-34th-extraordinary-session/ CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210930T094237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T094237Z UID:10000203-1635724800-1636156799@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:The International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds DESCRIPTION:The IOPC Funds are two intergovernmental organisations (the 1992 Fund and the Supplementary Fund) which provide compensation for oil pollution damage resulting from spills of persistent oil from tankers. \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/the-international-oil-pollution-compensation-iopc-funds/ CATEGORIES:BMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Nassau:20211019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Nassau:20211021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20211014T160651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T160651Z UID:10000204-1634637600-1634835600@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:2021 SAFETY4SEA VIRTUAL FORUM DESCRIPTION:The Bahamas Maritime Authority is pleased to be participating in the 12th SAFETY4SEA Virtual Forum\, a 3-day event running from the 19th – 21st October. \nDay 1 – Tuesday 19 October \nPanel #1 – Crew Welfare\n10:00 GMT / 13:00 ATH / 18:00 SGT\n \nCrew Welfare is on the top of the agenda of several industry stakeholders with calls from the industry by the Neptune Declaration on “Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change”. It is now high time that we focused on the vital role that seafarers play for safer and sustainable shipping as well as the whole trade and economy; highlighting ways to improve crew welfare taking into account that the pandemic has added new challenges in the work and daily life onboard. \n\nWhat are the key challenges of this pandemic crisis for the shipping industry? Are there any opportunities for crew welfare?\nAre there any alarming trends concerning crew welfare?\nHow would you assess industry stakeholders’ response on the issue of crew welfare until today?\nWhere should the industry focus on improving crew welfare today and in the post pandemic world?\nWhat are industry’s best practices with regards to crew welfare?\n\n\nMr. Simon Frank\, Thome Group\, Chief Human Resources Officer\nMr. Tom Jenkins\, Bahamas Maritime Authority\, Deputy Director (Investigations Department)\nMrs. Johanna Kull\, Alandia\, Loss Prevention Executive\nDr. Eng. William Moore\, American Club\, Senior Vice President\nDr. Periclis Tzardis\, ShipMedCare\, Chief Medical Officer\nMrs. Anna Wucher\, Mental Health Support Solutions\, Clinical Psychologist\n\nFull 3-day agenda on event website URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/2021-safety4sea-virtual-forum-crew-welfare/ CATEGORIES:BMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211020 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210920T121846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T121846Z UID:10000195-1634601600-1634687999@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:4th GREENTECH IN SHIPPING VIRTUAL FORUM DESCRIPTION:Engineering Solutions for Sustainability and Better Efficiency\n• Propulsion technologies\, wind-assisted ship propulsion \n• Scrubber technologies from manufacturer and shipowner perspectives \n• The peak of scrubber technologies – what’s next? \n• The role of SCR technology in NOx control \n• Ballast Water treatment – best practices and solutions \n• HVAC – electronic control\, increasing SEER rating \n• Green technologies contribution to reduced emissions and carbon management \n• Technologies helping to build ships with least possible carbon foot-prints URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/engineering-solutions-for-sustainability-and-better-efficiency/ CATEGORIES:BMA,Virtual Events ORGANIZER;CN="ALJ Group":MAILTO:info@alj-group.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210924T115655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T115655Z UID:10000200-1634515200-1634947199@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO 10th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships DESCRIPTION:Initial IMO GHG Strategy  \n\n\nThe initial IMO GHG Strategy\, adopted in 2018\, sets ambitious targets to halve GHG emission from ships by 2050\, compared to 2008\, and reduce carbon intensity of international shipping by 40% by 2030 compared to 2008. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-10th-meeting-of-the-intersessional-working-group-on-reduction-of-ghg-emissions-from-ships/ CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210927T153143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T153143Z UID:10000202-1634083200-1634342399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:CMA Shipping 2021 DESCRIPTION:CMA Shipping is brought to you by the Connecticut Maritime Association (The CMA). \nThe CMA is a non-for-profit organisation with a long history of supporting shipping professionals through all stages of their careers. \n3 Day Conference \nCommodore Gala Reception and Dinner \nNetworking \nFree Expo with 80+ Booths URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/cma-shipping-2021/ CATEGORIES:BMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210922T105038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T105038Z UID:10000199-1633996800-1634255999@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO FAL Committee Intersessional Working Group on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) DESCRIPTION:  \n“Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS)” is defined as a ship which\, to a varying degree\, can operate independently of human interaction. \nThe Facilitation Committee (FAL) deals with matters related to the facilitation of international maritime traffic\, including the arrival\, stay and departure of ships\, persons and cargo from ports. The Committee also addresses electronic business\, including the single window concept\, and aims to ensure that the right balance is struck between regulation and the facilitation of international maritime trade. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/maritime-autonomous-surface-ship-mass-he-facilitation-committee-fal/ CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210922T103754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T103754Z UID:10000197-1633305600-1633737599@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC) – 104th session DESCRIPTION:The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO\, covering both passenger ships and all kinds of cargo ships. This includes updating the SOLAS Convention and related codes\, such as those covering dangerous goods\, life-saving appliances and fire safety systems. The MSC also deals with human element issues\, including amendments to the STCW Convention on training and certification of seafarers. The MSC has a wide range of issues on its current agenda\, including goal-based standards\, autonomous vessels\, piracy and armed robbery against ships\, cyber security\, e-navigation and the modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-maritime-safety-committee-msc-104th-session/ CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210723T151442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T151456Z UID:10000191-1632960000-1633046399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:World Maritime Day 2021 DESCRIPTION:Every year the International Maritime Organization (IMO) celebrates World Maritime Day. \nThe  theme for 2021\, “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future”.  IMO seeks to increase the visibility of seafarers by drawing attention to the invaluable role they play now and will continue to play in the future. \n  \nIMO Secretary-General’s message: https://www.imo.org/en/About/Events/Pages/World-Maritime-Theme-2021.aspx \nWMD 2021 Banner URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/seafarers-world-maritime-day/ CATEGORIES:BMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210721T141952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T141952Z UID:10000189-1632700800-1633132799@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO IMSO Assembly – 27th (Extraordinary) session DESCRIPTION:The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) is the inter-governmental organization whose Primary Purpose is the oversight of certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided by mobile satellite communication systems. IMSO also serves as the Coordinator for the Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)\, appointed by the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) party States at IMO to ensure the worldwide operation of the system. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-imso-assembly-27th-extraordinary-session/ CATEGORIES:IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210927T112015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T112015Z UID:10000201-1632700800-1633046399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:Seatrade Cruise Global DESCRIPTION:The Seatrade Cruise Global is back! \nFor those able to travel to Miami\, get ready for inspirational speakers\, innovative products\, breath-taking destinations\, great content and\, above all\, the chance to reconnect safely with friends and colleagues. For those unable to attend in person\, we’ve developed a virtual event experience that provides extensive access and inclusivity no matter where you are in the world. \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/seatrade-cruise-global-miami-expo-and-conference/ CATEGORIES:IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210925 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210721T141535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T141535Z UID:10000187-1632096000-1632527999@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE (TC) – 71st session DESCRIPTION:The Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) oversees IMO’s capacity-building programme and the implementation of technical cooperation projects for which the Organization acts as the executing or cooperating agency\, ensuring that IMO supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-technical-cooperation-committee-tc-71st-session/ CATEGORIES:IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210721T141202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T141202Z UID:10000186-1631664000-1631923199@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO 9th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships DESCRIPTION:The IMO Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships is progressing work to help achieve the ambitious targets set out in the initial IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships\, which aims\, as a matter of urgency\, to decarbonise international shipping in this century. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-9th-meeting-of-the-intersessional-working-group-on-reduction-of-ghg-emissions-from-ships/ CATEGORIES:IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210903T125558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T125558Z UID:10000193-1631491200-1631923199@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:London International Shipping Week 2021 DESCRIPTION:The week long London International Shipping Week (LISW21) will be held in-person and virtually. \nLISW21 is offering various industry functions and unique networking opportunities for leaders across all sectors of the international shipping industry. \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/lisw-is-offering-various-industry-functions-and-unique-networking-opportunities-for-leaders-across-all-sectors-of-the-international-shipping-industry/ CATEGORIES:BMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210911 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210721T140703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T140703Z UID:10000184-1630886400-1631318399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON CARRIAGE OF CARGOES AND CONTAINERS (CCC) – 7th session DESCRIPTION:The Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) deals with the carriage of packaged dangerous goods\, solid bulk cargoes\, bulk gas cargoes\, and containers. The Sub-Committee keeps updated the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. It also keeps under review other Codes including the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) and the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code). The Sub-Committee closely collaborates with other UN bodies dealing with the multimodal transport of goods. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-sub-committee-on-carriage-of-cargoes-and-containers-ccc-7th-session/ CATEGORIES:IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210731 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210721T140342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T140342Z UID:10000182-1627257600-1627689599@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO LEGAL COMMITTEE (LEG) – 108th session DESCRIPTION:The Legal Committee (LEG) deals with any legal matters within IMO’s scope. This includes liability and compensation issues related to the operation of ships\, including damage\, pollution\, passenger claims\, and wreck removal. The Committee also addresses seafarer matters\, including the fair treatment  of seafarers\, and issues concerning unlawful activities at sea which affect the safety of navigation. \n  \nimo URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-legal-committee-leg-108th-session/ CATEGORIES:IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210724 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210721T135651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T135651Z UID:10000180-1626912000-1627084799@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IOPC FUNDS DESCRIPTION:The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) provide financial compensation for oil pollution damage that occurs in Member States\, resulting from spills of persistent oil from tankers. \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/iopc-funds/ CATEGORIES:IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Nassau:20210712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Nassau:20210716T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210721T135138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T135210Z UID:10000179-1626084000-1626444000@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO INSTRUMENTS (III) – 7th session DESCRIPTION:The Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) brings together flag\, port and coastal States to consider implementation issues\, including the analysis of consolidated audit summary reports from the mandatory IMO Member state Audit Scheme. The Sub-Committee has a key role in casualty analysis and issuing lessons learned from marine incidents. The Sub-Committee receives and analyses port State control data and keeps under review the procedures for port State control. Guidelines for survey and certification including the survey guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) also come under the remit of this Sub-Committee. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/sub-committee-on-implementation-of-imo-instruments-iii-7th-session/ CATEGORIES:IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210703 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210302T165251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T165251Z UID:10000174-1624838400-1625270399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO COUNCIL – 125th session DESCRIPTION:The Council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible\, under the Assembly\, for supervising the work of the Organization. The Council is made up of 40 Member States\, elected by the Assembly for two-year terms. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-council-125th-session/ CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210626 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210217T123100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T123100Z UID:10000166-1624579200-1624665599@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:Day of the Seafarers DESCRIPTION:25 June of each year is the “Day of the Seafarer”\, recognizing the invaluable contribution seafarers make to international trade and the world economy\, often at great personal cost to themselves and their families. \n“Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future” has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2021\, reflecting a clear need to raise awareness of seafarersʹ vital role in world trade and increase their visibility. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/day-of-the-seafarers/ CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210622T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210625T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210607T142505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T142522Z UID:10000178-1624354200-1624631400@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:Crew Welfare Week DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 has marked a new chapter in the nature of seafarers’ work. This pandemic\, which has been challenging for the whole world\, has also pushed seafarers to their limits as they are working long and hard\, facing unprecedented circumstances in order to keep trade flowing. Now\, more than ever\, seafarers need to be acknowledged for their valuable role\, designated as key workers to ensure priority vaccination and access to safe transit and travel.  As a result the whole industry has shed its attention to seafarers; wellness\, well-being and prosperity or in other words their welfare.\nAs seafarers play a vital role for a safer and sustainable shipping\, the topic of Crew Welfare is now more topical than ever. With that in mind\, we are pleased to announce the Crew Welfare Week as an industry initiative to discuss and embrace the role of the seafarers in shipping.\nCrew Welfare is on the top of the agenda of several industry stakeholders with calls from the Industry by the Neptune Declaration on “Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change” supported by more than 750 organisations of all types across the industry setting aside the regulatory requirement in many standards (ILO MLC\, TMSA\, DryBMS). URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/crew-welfare-week/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA,Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Nassau:20210621T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Nassau:20210622T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210513T162702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T163258Z UID:10000177-1624264200-1624399200@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:CrewConnect Europe Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Leadership\, the human element and the maritime workplace of the future.\nHear from leading experts including representatives from Klaveness Ship Management AS\, Holland America Group\, The Bahamas Maritime Authority\, Mission to Seafarers\, and more… \nThe 2021 conference program is available on official event website! \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/crewconnect-europe-virtual-conference/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA,Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210618 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210302T164709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T164709Z UID:10000173-1623283200-1623974399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC) – 76th session DESCRIPTION:The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL treaty\, including oil\, chemicals carried in bulk\, sewage\, garbage and emissions from ships\, including air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Other matters covered include ballast water management\, anti-fouling systems\, ship recycling\, pollution preparedness and response\, and identification of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas. \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-marine-environment-protection-committee-mepc-76th-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210608 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210302T164015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T164015Z UID:10000172-1622505600-1623110399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO FACILITATION COMMITTEE (FAL) – 45th session DESCRIPTION:The Facilitation Committee (FAL) deals with matters related to the facilitation of international maritime traffic\, including the arrival\, stay and departure of ships\, persons and cargo from ports. The Committee also addresses electronic business\, including the single window concept\, and aims to ensure that the right balance is struck between regulation and the facilitation of international maritime trade. \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-facilitation-committee-fal-45th-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210527 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210510T160356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T160356Z UID:10000176-1621987200-1622073599@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:MARSEC21+ VIRTUAL MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:After the resounding success of the first MarSec20+ conference\, Petrospot and CSO Alliance are pleased to invite you to the second event in this exciting series – the MarSec21+ Virtual Maritime Security Conference\, returning to the stage on 26-27 May 2021.\nMarSec21+ will reunite industry leaders from across commercial shipping\, ports\, bunkering\, physical security and cyber security specialisms\, to revisit the conversations opened and questions raised during December’s conference through the lens of the emerging post-COVID future. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/marsec21-virtual-maritime-security-conference/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA,Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210529 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210302T163215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T164056Z UID:10000171-1621814400-1622246399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (Remote meeting) - 8th session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-intersessional-working-group-on-the-reduction-of-ghg-emissions-from-ships-remote-meeting-8th-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210515 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210302T161904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T164131Z UID:10000170-1620172800-1621036799@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC) – 103rd session DESCRIPTION:The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO\, covering both passenger ships and all kinds of cargo ships. This includes updating the SOLAS Convention and related codes\, such as those covering dangerous goods\, life-saving appliances and fire safety systems. The MSC also deals with human element issues\, including amendments to the STCW Convention on training and certification of seafarers. The MSC has a wide range of issues on its current agenda\, including goal-based standards\, autonomous vessels\, piracy and armed robbery against ships\, cyber security\, e-navigation and the modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-maritime-safety-committee-msc-103rd-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210430 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210302T160808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T163356Z UID:10000169-1619395200-1619740799@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) – 45th session DESCRIPTION:The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) is the inter-governmental organization whose Primary Purpose is the oversight of certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided by mobile satellite communication systems. IMSO also serves as the Coordinator for the Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)\, appointed by the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) party States at IMO to ensure the worldwide operation of the system. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imso-advisory-committee-imso-ac-45th-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424 DTSTAMP:20260403T135330 CREATED:20210302T155413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T155413Z UID:10000168-1618790400-1619222399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON NAVIGATION\, COMMUNICATIONS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE (NCSR) – 8th session DESCRIPTION:The Sub-Committee on Navigation\, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) deals with all matters related to navigation and communication\, including the analysis and approval of ships routeing measures and ship reporting systems; carriage requirements and performance standards for navigational and communication equipment; the long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) system and the development of e-navigation. It also deals with search and rescue matters and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)\, including recognition of service providers. Joint working groups reporting to the NCSR Sub-Committee include the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group on Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue and the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matters. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-sub-committee-on-navigation-communications-and-search-and-rescue-ncsr-8th-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR