State Announces SCC Meeting on Navigation Safety, Dangerous Goods, Navigation Safety, Etc.

The State Department’s Shipping Coordinating Committee will conduct an open meeting April 25, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. to prepare for the 90th Session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Safety Committee at the IMO Headquarters, London, U.K., May 16 - 25, 2012. Matters to be considered include, among other things, consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments; measures to enhance maritime security; goal-based new ship construction standards; ship design and equipment; safety of navigation; and dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers.