International News The latest posts from the International Institute of Marine Surveying HQ. Announcement of three IIMS honours Black Sea MoU releases results of 2025 CIC on Ballast Water Management CINS shares guidance on shipping lithium-ion cells and batteries in containers Fisherman’s death highlights risk of entanglements on potting vessels EU Commission publishes guidance on recreational craft customs and VAT treatment IMO passes non-mandatory safety code for autonomous ships New Handbook on Gender Mainstreaming in Maritime Sector released by WMU and IMO Minister of Transport calls for proposals to improve boating safety across Canada New Bill introduced to eliminate diesel-powered ferries across New York State See all international news items