BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bahamas Maritime Authority - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210731 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 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;TZID=America/Nassau:20210712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Nassau:20210716T140000 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 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:20260504T165642 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:20210610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210618 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 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:20260504T165642 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:20210524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210529 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 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:20260504T165642 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:20210419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210409 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 CREATED:20210302T154338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T155512Z UID:10000167-1617840000-1617926399@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO COUNCIL – 33rd 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. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-council/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Nassau:20210407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Nassau:20210407T140000 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 CREATED:20210407T093247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T093247Z UID:10000175-1617800400-1617804000@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:2020 IMO Awards for Exceptional Bravery at Sea DESCRIPTION:IMO preparing its first ever Virtual Awards event on its official YouTube Channel on Wednesday\, 7 April 2021\, at 1p.m. London time. The event will feature the recipients of the 2019 International Maritime Prize and the 2020 IMO Awards for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. \nDuring the event\, you may have the opportunity to interact with some of the recipients using a live chat option\, for which a YouTube account will be required. You can access the premiere on the day using this link: https://youtu.be/TWIG-5OrQQw​ or by clicking on the image. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/2020-imo-awards-for-exceptional-bravery-at-sea/ CATEGORIES:BMA,Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210402 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 CREATED:20210121T140853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T140853Z UID:10000162-1616976000-1617321599@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO IOPC FUNDS DESCRIPTION:International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage (FUND) \nThe 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. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-iopc-funds/ CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210327 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 CREATED:20210121T135148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T135148Z UID:10000161-1616371200-1616803199@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR) – 8th session DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/imo-sub-committee-on-pollution-prevention-and-response-ppr-8th-session/ CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210220 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 CREATED:20210121T134026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T134544Z UID:10000160-1613347200-1613779199@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON HUMAN ELEMENT\, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING (HTW) – 7th session DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/sub-committee-on-human-element-training-and-watchkeeping-htw-7th-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:BMA,IMO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Nassau:20201207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Nassau:20210111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 CREATED:20201130T110928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T110938Z UID:10000157-1607328000-1610384400@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:Technical Co-operation Committee\, TCC70 DESCRIPTION:Technical Co-operation Committee\, 7 to 11 December. 70th Session. \nAbbreviated as TCC70. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/technical-co-operation-committee-tcc70/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Nassau:20201201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Nassau:20201204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 CREATED:20201130T110352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T110537Z UID:10000156-1606809600-1607101200@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:The BMA will be participating in IOPC Funds’ at the IMO DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the IOPC Funds’ governing bodies will take place from 2 to 4 December 2020. A circular containing the invitation and provisional agenda as well as details relating to the format of the meeting will be issued nearer the time. However\, documents for the meeting are already available to view or download via the document services section. \nFurther information on the meeting in general can be found here and in circular IOPC/2020/Circ.12. URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/the-bma-will-be-participating-in-iopc-funds-at-the-imo/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201202 DTSTAMP:20260504T165642 CREATED:20201130T105340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T105921Z UID:10000154-1606435200-1606867199@www.bahamasmaritime.com SUMMARY:The BMA is attending the Legal Committee meeting at the IMO\, 107th Session. DESCRIPTION:The BMA is attending the Legal Committee meeting at the IMO\, 107th Session. \nThree days  27th Nov\, 30th and 1st December \nLEG 107 \nOpening speech by IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim  \n  \n  URL:https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/event/the-bma-is-attending-the-legal-committee-meeting-at-the-imo-107th-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:IMO,Virtual Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR