New International Group Chair

The International Group (IG) has unanimously agreed that, at its November 2025 AGM, Rolf Thore Roppestad (CEO of Gard) will be proposed as the new IG Chair. Rolf Thore will succeed Andrew Cutler (CEO of Britannia P&I), at the end of his 3-year term in the role.

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Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board supports the Group’s P&I Qualification with funding for eligible Hong Kong applicants

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Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum publishes guidance on fire response

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43rd session of the IMO Facilitation Committee

International Group attendance

International Group signs MoU

International Group signs MoU with the Chinese Ship-Sourced Oil Pollution Compensation Fund

International Group at the 56th National Maritime Day Celebrations in Mumbai

International Group Chair Paul Jennings was guest of honour at the 56th National Maritime Day Celebrations in Mumbai on 5th April 2019 and delivered the keynote address.

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – Enforcement of UN, U.S. and EU Sanctions

The International Group has issued guidance to shipowners highlighting the risk of entering into activities with DPRK interests in breach of international sanctions.

IMO 2017 International Maritime Prize

The Secretary General of the IMO, His Excellency Mr Kitack Lim, awarded its prestigious annual International Maritime Prize for 2017 at its annual awards ceremony last week to Mrs. Birgit Sølling Olsen, former Deputy Director-General of the Danish Maritime Authority.

International Group signs large casualty Memorandum of Understanding with Venezuela

INEA has joined the list of signatory states to the Group Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the response to major Maritime casualties and incidents.