Global fishing vessel safety treaty to enter into force
With the accession of Argentina, the Cape Town Agreement meets the requirements for entry into force. As a result, it will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding…
China is looking at the potential of ratifying the 2012 Cape Town Agreement and STCW-F, and a national conference discussed the implementation of the FAO PSMA agreement. Image: IMO
China fishing vessel safety workshop looks towards treaty ratification
A national workshop has discussed China’s potential ratification and implementation of fisheries-related conventions, including IMO’s 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA), aimed at improving safety standards on fishing vessels, and the…
