International News The latest posts from the International Institute of Marine Surveying HQ. 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 UK support for the Cape Town Agreement is huge step forward for international fishing safety Sisters run virtual TCS London Marathon in support of Sailors’ Society Black Sea MoU publishes Port State Control Annual Report 2025 Latest guidance for shipping lithium-ion cells and batteries in containers See all international news items