The IMO Secretariat has been closely monitoring developments of the impact of COVID-19 at local and global levels and has followed advice provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of the United Kingdom (as the host government) and actions taken by other UN Agencies.
The Secretary-General acknowledges the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the shipping industry and the world as a whole and the negative impact on the good progress that IMO was making on key policy issues such as the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships, implementation of the single window system, the regulatory scoping exercise for autonomous vessels and the seafarer’s welfare issues, including abandonment. It is critical that work in this regard continue, and the Secretariat has made arrangements to continue working and supporting Member States in this regard to the greatest extent possible.
However, in order to protect staff and visitors and to contribute to wider efforts to mitigate the impact of the disease and in view of the new measures announced by the host Government, on Monday, 16 March, the Secretary-General has taken the decision to allow IMO staff to work remotely making full use of telecommuting and teleconferencing technology starting from Wednesday 18 March.
As the virus continues to spread the IMO Secretariat continues to function effectively and remains fully committed to delivering on the Organization’s objectives and mandates. Staff members remain committed to supporting Member States and are available to assist with any queries or actions, as per usual. Member States are thereby requested to use electronic communication as much as possible during this period and visits to the building are discouraged as the regular staff complement will not be in place. In addition, the IMOHQ cafeteria will be closed with effect from Wednesday 18 March.
The Secretary-General requests your forbearance in these unique circumstances and looks forward to continued cooperation and collaboration.
BIMCO and ICS are preparing the Seafarer Workforce Report 2021, (previously Manpower Report), which aims to provide estimates of the global supply and demand for seafarers. It has traditionally been prepared every five years since 1990 and is the trusted source of information on the global situation related to seafarer training and ship’s crewing.
Education and training of seafarers are vital to maintaining the supply of competent and qualified seafarers to meet the demands from the industry to safely operate the world merchant fleet. Therefore, it is crucial to preparing the Seafarer Workforce Report that BIMCO and ICS gain an understanding of any issues or trends concerning seafarer’s education and training that may have an impact on their future supply or affect their ability to perform the functions required on ships.
BIMCO and ICS are seeking the assistance and expertise of MET institutions around the world to provide their inputs into the Seafarer Workforce Report to help identify the key issues and trends in seafarer supply and demand in 2020.
As such, please find below a link to an Online Survey for MET Institutions, (one survey per institution), designed ideally completed by those managing or lecturing at the institution. This survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please note, you can save and go back to the questionnaire as many times as required before you ‘submit’.
ACCESS MET Institution Questionnaire: https://form.jotform.com/201693913424960
If you believe there is a more appropriate person/department to answer this questionnaire, please forward it to them or please send us their contact details by email (marinesurveys@bimco.org)
Should you require any assistance in completing the questionnaire, please do not hesitate to contact the above email address.
Thank you for your time and effort in completing this questionnaire.
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The GlobalMET annual conference for 2017 was held in Mumbai, India on 3rd and 4th November 2017. It included panel discussing with various personalities from the world of shipping and maritime training.
GlobalMET is privileged to announce the dates for the 2017 conference in Mumbai. A line up of eminent maritime personalities is slated to speak. Members as well as non-members are welcome to book a seat and attend the same.
Global Maritime Education and Training Association, TK Foundation and Maritime Academy of Asia and Pacific
Several eminent maritime personalities spoke at the GlobalMET conference.
GlobalMET made a presentation at the 2017 IMO HTW subcommittee, unveiling an improved electronic version of the SSTP.
Since 2015, GlobalMET, TKF and CHED have conducted workshops in the Philippines.
We have 104 member institutions from 31 countries.