IMO Instruments Sub-Committee 10th session (III 10) Summary Report
III 10 Session: Advancements in Cape Town Agreement and PSC Guidelines
The 10th session of the Implementation of IMO Instruments Sub-Committee (III 10) took place in London from July 22–26, 2024, with hybrid participation options. The session focused on delivering guidance for the Cape Town Agreement’s implementation and boosting its ratification before the UN Ocean Conference in June 2025.
Progress on safety guidelines for hydrogen- and ammonia-fuelled ships
The III 10 finalized interim guidance for the Cape Town Agreement, amendments to PSC procedures, and outcomes from audit reports. It made progress on draft PSC Guidelines, remote survey guidance, collision prevention recommendations, and updates to the Model Course on Port State Control. Some issues, including amendments to the 2023 list of obligations, were postponed.
