Issuing agency: Lloyd's Register
Column: Regulatory updates
source: https://www.lr.org/en/knowledge/regulatory-updates/imo-meetings-and-future-legislation/htw-11-summary-report/
The IMO Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping Sub Committee (HTW) is where the human aspects of shipping are discussed. HTW reports to the Maritime Safety Committee.
HTW 11 met at the IMO in London from 10 - 14 February 2025
Below is a brief overview of some of the significant outcomes from HTW 11:
The interim generic guidelines for the training of seafarers using alternative fuels and new technology were finalised.
Development of the interim guidelines for seafarers using methyl/ethyl alcohol as fuel was commenced.
The comprehensive review of the STCW Convention continued. Stage 1 of the road map, the review stage, which is the gap analysis, was completed. A work plan for Stage 2 was developed.
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