समुद्रीय प्रशासन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Maritime Administration
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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India Strengthens IMO Engagement at III 12 through Active Leadership and Technical Participation 20–24 July 2026.

India Strengthens IMO Engagement at III 12 through Active Leadership and Technical Participation 20–24 July 2026.

The Directorate General of Shipping highlights the participation of Shri Nebu Oommen, Deputy Chief Ship Surveyor-cum-Senior Deputy Director General (Technical), who coordinated the Indian delegation at the 12th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 12) held at IMO Headquarters, London, from 20–24 July 2026.

The Indian delegation also included Shri Sandeep Kumar, Senior Principal Surveyor, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), reflecting the continued collaboration between the Administration and the national classification society in advancing India’s maritime interests at the international level.

The III Sub-Committee is a key IMO forum that addresses implementation, compliance and audit-related matters concerning international maritime conventions and the obligations of Flag, Port and Coastal States. The session deliberated on critical areas including Port State Control (PSC), marine casualty investigation, IMSAS audit-related matters, Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), ISM Code implementation and unified interpretations of IMO instruments.

India played a significant role for the session by coordinating the Correspondence Group on Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) and presenting its report for consideration by Member States. India will continue to coordinate the Correspondence Group to advance and finalize the work ahead of the next session.

The Indian delegation actively participated in the working groups on Port State Control and Casualty Investigation, contributing to discussions aimed at strengthening implementation, harmonisation and continuous improvement of maritime safety oversight and investigation frameworks.

During discussions concerning the situation in West Asia, India reiterated the importance of de-escalation, dialogue and peaceful engagement among the concerned Member States to ensure safe shipping and safety of life at sea.

Participation in III 12 reinforces India’s commitment to effective implementation of IMO instruments and to strengthening global maritime safety, compliance and governance.