IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR) – 13th session
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-13 17:00 (America/Nassau) | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) deals with all matters relating to pollution prevention and response which falls within IMO’s remit. This ranges from all annexes of the MARPOL Convention through to the control and management of harmful aquatic organisms in ships’ ballast water and sediments; biofouling; anti-fouling system; pollution preparedness, response and cooperation for oil and hazardous and noxious substances; and the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. The Working Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals works under the auspices of the PPR Sub-Committee.

IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING (HTW) – 12th session
2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) deals with the human side of shipping, including training and certification; the review, updating and revision of IMO model courses; and guidance addressing issues such as fatigue.
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IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT (SSE) – 12th session
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) deals with a wide range of technical and operational matters related to systems and equipment on all types of ships, vessels, craft and mobile units covered by IMO instruments. This includes life-saving equipment, appliances and arrangements; and fire detection and fire extinguishing systems.

IMSO AC 52
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-19 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) is an intergovernmental body created in 1976 by the IMO, a UN agency. It supports global maritime safety by overseeing satellite providers for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and serving as the Co‑ordinator for the Long‑Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system, both established under the SOLAS Convention.

IMO FACILITATION COMMITTEE (FAL) – 50th session
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL) is a body within the International Maritime Organization that works to simplify and streamline international maritime traffic.

IMO LEGAL COMMITTEE (LEG) – 113th session
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The IMO Legal Committee (LEG) handles the Organization’s legal issues, including ship‑related liability and compensation for damage, pollution, passenger claims, and wreck removal. It also deals with seafarer rights—such as fair treatment—and legal matters involving unlawful activities at sea that impact navigational safety.

CLIA Business on the bay
2026-04-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Perez Art Museum of Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, United States
CLIA Business on the Bay is an annual event that brings together key stakeholders from across the cruise industry. The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is proud to serve as the Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of this prestigious gathering.

IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC) – 84th session
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) handles IMO’s environmental work, including preventing and controlling pollution from ships under MARPOL—covering oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, air pollution and greenhouse gases. It also oversees ballast water management, anti‑fouling systems, ship recycling, pollution response, and the designation of special and sensitive sea areas.

IOPC Funds
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) provide financial compensation to Member States for pollution damage caused by spills of persistent oil from tankers.

IMO MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC) – 111th session
2026-05-13 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) oversees IMO’s work on maritime safety and security, including updates to SOLAS, related safety codes, and the STCW Convention. Its agenda covers goal‑based standards, autonomous vessels, piracy, cyber security, e‑navigation, and other key safety issues.

Posidonia
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-05
Posidonia is one of the world’s leading biennial maritime exhibitions, held in Athens, bringing together global shipowners, industry leaders, and key maritime stakeholders. It serves as a premier platform for networking, innovation, and high‑level engagement within the international shipping community.

IMO TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE (TC) – 76th session
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) oversees IMO’s capacity‑building work and technical cooperation projects, supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda.

IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE (NCSR) – 13th session
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) handles IMO work on navigation, communication, ship routeing, reporting systems, LRIT, e‑navigation, and search and rescue, including GMDSS. It also oversees joint work with ICAO and ITU on SAR and maritime radiocommunications.

IMO COUNCIL – 137th session
2026-07-06 08:00 - 2026-07-09 17:00 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Council serves as IMO’s executive body, overseeing the Organization’s work on behalf of the Assembly. It consists of 40 Member States elected by the Assembly for two‑year terms.

IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO INSTRUMENTS (III) – 12th session
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24
The IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) oversees the implementation of IMO regulations by flag, port and coastal States, including analysing audit results under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme. It also reviews casualty and port State control data, develops lessons learned from marine incidents, and maintains survey and certification guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC).

IMO 22nd meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22) 2
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-04 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
IMO meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG).

IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON CARRIAGE OF CARGOES AND CONTAINERS (CCC) – 12th session
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-18
The IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) develops and updates international safety standards for the transport of dangerous goods, bulk cargoes, gases and containers.

IMSO A 30
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-16
The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)

IOPC Funds
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-23
The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) offer financial compensation for oil pollution damage occurring in Member States as a result of persistent oil spills from tankers.

IMO COUNCIL – 138th session
2026-11-02 - 2026-11-06
The Council is the IMO’s executive body, responsible for supervising the Organization’s activities under the direction of the Assembly. Between Assembly sessions, it undertakes all functions of the Assembly, except the authority to make recommendations to Governments on maritime safety and pollution prevention.

IMO 23rd meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships(ISWG-GHG 23)2
2026-11-23 - 2026-11-27
Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG)

IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC) – 85th session
2026-11-30 - 2026-12-03 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is responsible for IMO environmental regulations, including pollution prevention, emissions reduction, ballast water management, and marine environmental protection.

IMO MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC) – 112th session
2026-12-14 - 2026-12-18 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) deals with all IMO maritime safety and security matters for passenger and cargo ships. This includes updating the SOLAS and STCW Conventions, as well as addressing issues such as dangerous goods, fire safety, autonomous vessels, piracy, cyber security, and e-navigation.
