Events - ICHCA International

Upcoming Events

IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 112) – 30 November – 4 December 2026

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO, covering both passenger ships and all kinds of cargo ships. This includes updating the SOLAS Convention and related codes, such as those covering dangerous goods, life-saving [...]

IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 85) – 16 – 20 November 2026

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL treaty, including oil, chemicals carried in bulk, sewage, garbage and emissions from ships, including air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Other matters covered include [...]

IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC12) – 14 – 18 September 2026

The Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) deals with the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes, bulk gas cargoes, and containers. The Sub-Committee keeps updated the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. It also keeps [...]

IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 12) – 20 – 24 July 2026

The Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) brings together flag, port and coastal States to consider implementation issues, including the analysis of consolidated audit summary reports from the mandatory IMO Member state Audit Scheme. The Sub-Committee has a key role in casualty analysis and issuing lessons learned from [...]

IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR 13) – 22 – 26 June 2026

The Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) deals with all matters related to navigation and communication, including the analysis and approval of ships routeing measures and ship reporting systems; carriage requirements and performance standards for navigational and communication equipment; the long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) system [...]

IMO Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC 76) – 8 – 12 June 2026

The Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) oversees IMO’s capacity-building programme and the implementation of technical cooperation projects for which the Organization acts as the executing or cooperating agency, ensuring that IMO supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Location: Virtual or In Person [...]

IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111) – 11 – 15 May & 18 – 22 May 2026

IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) – 27 April – 1 May 2026

IMO Legal Committee (LEG 112) – 24 – 28 March 2026

The Legal Committee (LEG) deals with any legal matters within IMO’s scope. This includes liability and compensation issues related to the operation of ships, including damage, pollution, passenger claims, and wreck removal. The Committee also addresses seafarer matters, including the fair treatment of seafarers, and issues concerning unlawful activities [...]

IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50) – 23 – 27 March 2026

The Facilitation Committee (FAL) deals with matters related to the facilitation of international maritime traffic, including the arrival, stay and departure of ships, persons and cargo from ports. The Committee also addresses electronic business, including the single window concept, and aims to ensure that the right balance is struck [...]

IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) – 9 – 13 March 2026

The Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) deals with a wide range of technical and operational matters related to systems and equipment on all types of ships, vessels, craft and mobile units covered by IMO instruments. This includes life-saving equipment, appliances and arrangements; and fire detection and fire [...]

IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12) – 23 – 27 February 2026

The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) deals with the human side of shipping, including training and certification; the review, updating and revision of IMO model courses; and guidance addressing issues such as fatigue. Location: Virtual or In Person – International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment, London [...]

IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12) – 19 – 23 January 2026

The Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) considers a wide range of technical and operational matters related to ship design and construction, including subdivision and stability. The Sub-Committee also covers testing and approval of construction and materials, load lines, tonnage measurement, safety of fishing vessels and the carriage [...]

Smart Digital Ports of the Future – 12 – 13 November 2025

Smart Digital Ports of the Future 12 - 13 November 2025 Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West Smart Digital Ports of the Future Europe 2025 returns for its 9th edition on 12–13 November 2025 at the Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West. Join industry leaders for [...]

Container Terminal Automation Conference Asia 2025 – 8 – 9 September 2025

Container Terminal Automation Conference Asia 2025 8 – 9 September 2025 Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Malaysia Port Technology International’s flagship Container Terminal Automation Conference (CTAC) is coming to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 8 – 9 September 2025 - marking its debut in Asia. Bringing the same high-quality [...]

Past Events

Event: IMO Pollution Prevention Response (PPR11)

Start Date: 19/02/2024 End Date: 23/02/2024 Owner : IMO The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) deals with all matters relating to pollution prevention and response which falls within IMO’s remit. This ranges from all annexes of the MARPOL Convention through to the control and management of harmful aquatic [...]

COMING SOON…. TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2023

This award was set up with the purpose of celebrating safety innovation in the global freight supply chain. Award entrants are required to show that a product, idea, solution, process, scheme or other innovation has resulted in a demonstrable improvement to safety. The 2023 Awards will open to entrants on [...]

Event: Container Terminal Automation Conference, 14 – 15 March 2023, Hamburg, Germany

Start Date: 14/03/2023 End Date: 15/03/2023 Owner : Port Technology International Port Technology International, a number of complimentary places available to ICHCA Members, contact secretariat@ichca.com for more information Click here for more details: Home - Container Terminal Automation Conference (ptievents.com)

Event: SHIP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SDC9

Start Date: 23/01/2023 End Date: 27/01/2023 Owner : IMO Contact secretariat@ichca.com if you are interested in attending this meeting as an observer guest of ICHCA (available to ICHCA members only) Click here for more details

Event: Trans Middle East, Dubai – 24/26 January

Start Date: 24/01/2023 End Date: 26/01/2023 Owner : Transport Events Limited number of complimentary places available to ICHCA Members, contact secretariat@ichca.com for more information Click here for more details

Event: Joint Meeting Presented By: The Honourable Company of Master Mariners – The silent killer – Enclosed Spaces

In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received. Whilst there can only be one winner of the award itself, the wide range of entries means that there are The silent killer - Enclosed Spaces, Opportunities for [...]

Event: HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING & WATCHKEEPING HTW9

Start Date: 06/02/2023 End Date: 10/02/2023 Owner : IMO Contact secretariat@ichca.com if you are interested in attending this meeting as an observer guest of ICHCA (available to ICHCA members only) Click here for more details

Event: ICHCA Technical Panel Steering Group

Start Date: 14/02/2023 15:00 BST Owner : ICHCA ICHCA’s Technical Panel is a core working body of ICHCA International, developing technical publications, guidelines and recommendations on a wide range of issues in cargo handling and operations, supporting ICHCA’s Technical Advisory service to members and inputting to the Association’s work [...]