IMO LEGAL COMMITTEE (LEG) – 113th session
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 (America/Nassau) | 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.
