Monday, 28th April 2014
In light of the entry into force of the Athens Convention, 2002 in April 2014, the International Group presented a paper to the IMO legal committee in order to raise awareness of key issues regarding the uniform application and implementation of the Athens Convention, 2002. The paper urges States to include the 2006 Reservation when depositing their instruments of ratification to the 2002 Athens Protocol, which will allow passenger ship operators to obtain the necessary insurance cover and certification to trade. The International Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association also supported this paper.
