Since May 13, 2026 in London, the National Shippers’ Council of Cameroon is participating in the work of the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization.
This high-level meeting brings together member states and maritime transport stakeholders around issues of safety, governance, and sustainable transformation of the sector.
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The International Maritime Organization has been holding its 111th session since May 13 in London. It will conclude on May 22, 2026. On this occasion, the Cameroonian delegation is led by Mr. YAMEN TCHENDJO Achil Rosère, Technical Advisor, accompanied by Mr. NOLGA Fernand Douglas, Director of Trade Facilitation and Transport Observatory. Their presence in London reflects the CNCC’s desire to strengthen Cameroon’s voice in international bodies and to closely monitor the normative developments of global maritime trade.
The ongoing work focuses on key issues that reshape the sector’s balances. Discussions notably concern the establishment of a regulatory framework for autonomous ships, a technological innovation that raises safety, liability, and supervision issues. Participants are also examining the effects of geopolitical tensions on maritime supply chains, in a context where transport fluidity and the protection of seafarers remain major concerns.
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Another central focus: the energy transition of maritime transport. Debates address the regulation of alternative fuels and the adaptation of international standards to increasing environmental requirements. Added to this is the study of new amendments to the SOLAS convention, the reference text for the safeguarding of human life at sea, which continues to evolve to respond to contemporary risks.
Opened on May 13, 2026, the session will close on May 22, 2026. The expected decisions should help strengthen global maritime safety while accelerating the sector’s adaptation to ongoing technological, environmental, and geopolitical changes. For the CNCC, this participation is part of a dynamic of anticipation and consolidation of Cameroon’s logistical competitiveness on the international stage.
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