ISO Focus+ - April 2012 Maritime matters

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With the international media spotlight focused on recent maritime disasters, ISO is dedicating the April issue of ISO Focus+ magazine to the maritime industry, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic. The issue offers an opportunity to review the latest developments in standards and examine which areas should be given priority in the years to come.

ISO has standards for life saving and fire protection, navigation and ship operations, ship design, pipes and machinery, and more. ISO is tackling emerging challenges for the industry, such as ship pollution and recycling and other environmental issues, as well as the crippling problem of piracy and the unique requirements of artic navigation.

Exclusive interview with IMO

This issue of ISO Focus+ features an exclusive interview with Koji Sekimizu, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), who emphasizes the close relationship between both organizations, “ISO has always worked closely with IMO in the meetings of its committees and subcommittees and we very much welcome its contribution.

“Our relationship has always been a great strength for both organizations and I will continue to promote it, as my predecessors have done in the past. I have no doubt that there will be a continued need for International Standards developed by ISO in many other aspects of IMO’s work in the future.”

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