⚓Public Meeting Notice for IMO III 11 Preparation
Notice of Public Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization III 11
Summary
The Department of State will conduct an open meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, both in-person at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, and via teleconference through Microsoft Teams. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the eleventh session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 11) to be held at the IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom from Monday, July 21, 2025, to Friday, July 25, 2025. Members of the public may participate up to the capacity of the teleconference line, which can handle 500 participants or up to the seating capacity of the room if attending in- person. The meeting location will be the United States Coast Guard Headquarters, and the teleconference line will be provided to those who RSVP.
Agencies
- State Department
Business Impact
The meeting addresses regulatory compliance and implementation of IMO instruments that can affect shippers and maritime businesses. Topics include port control, safety issues, and training guidelines that have direct implications for businesses involved in shipping and maritime operations.