Issuing agency: Lloyd's Register
Column: Regulatory updates
source: https://www.lr.org/en/knowledge/regulatory-updates/imo-meetings-and-future-legislation/fal-49-summary-report/
The IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL) discusses facilitation of international maritime traffic, including the arrival, stay and departure of ships, persons and cargo from ports.
FAL 49 met at the IMO in London from 10 - 14 March 2025
Below is a brief overview of some of the significant outcomes from FAL 49:
As a work in progress item, the IMO dataset for Fuel Oil Consumption and CII Reporting has been added to the IMO Compendium to provide transparency during its development.
A new consolidated set of guidelines addressing the use of electronic certificates was finalised.
A work plan to develop the IMO strategy on maritime digitalisation was agreed.
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