Adoption: 13 February 2004; Entry into force: 8 September 2017
Invasive aquatic species present a major threat to the marine ecosystems, and shipping has been identified as a major pathway for introducing species to new environments.
To...Read more
The Wreck Removal Convention, 2007 intends to fill a gap in the existing international legal framework by providing the first set of uniform international rules aimed at ensuring the prompt and effective removal of wrecks located...Read more
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (Entry into force: 20 Aug 2013)Adoption: Geneva, 94th ILC session (23 Feb 2006) - Status: Up-to-date instrument (Technical Convention).
Preamble
The General Conference of the International Labour Organization,
Having been convened at Geneva by...Read more
International Safety Management Code
Resolution A.741(18) as amended by MSC.104(73), MSC.179(79), MSC.195(80) and MSC.273(85)
PREAMBLE
1 The purpose of this Code is to provide an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
2 The...Read more
Adoption: 5 April 1966; Entry into force: 21 July 1968
It has long been recognized that limitations on the draught to which a ship may be loaded make a significant contribution to her safety. These limits...Read more
Adoption: 1973 (Convention), 1978 (1978 Protocol), 1997 (Protocol - Annex VI); Entry into force: 2 October 1983 (Annexes I and II).
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international...Read more
Adoption: 1 November 1974; Entry into force: 25 May 1980
The SOLAS Convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. The first...Read more
Safeguarding Excellence!
Pacific Marine Services (PMS) Class is a new established classification society based in the United Arab Emirates, Heading in the proper course, dedicated to safe secure efficient (sse) ships and clean seas, PMS Class aims making an unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation in the A/P Gulf through technical support & compliance verification.
PMS Class