Argentina has officially joined the 2012 Cape Town Agreement, set to take effect in February 2027. This milestone enhances global maritime safety by establishing mandatory standards for over 45,000 fishing vessels. It aims to improve safety, working conditions for fishers, and protect marine environments, marking a significant advancement in fishing vessel safety.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Comité Maritime International (CMI) are urging governments to ratify crucial international maritime treaties that have not been widely adopted. The campaign emphasizes the importance of conventions like the Nairobi WRC, HNS Protocol, Hong Kong Convention, and the Beijing Convention for maritime safety and environmental protection.
Chile has become the first country to ratify the historic ocean conservation agreement, the High Seas Treaty. The treaty aims to establish marine protected areas in the high seas, covering two-thirds of the world’s oceans. Chile’s move has been praised by environmental groups, with 59 other countries needed for the treaty to enter into force.
