CIMAC Town Hall on MSC 111
Join the upcoming CIMAC Town Hall on Thursday, 28 May at 1pm CEST to hear key insights and outcomes from the 111th session of the International Maritime Organization Maritime Safety Committee (MSC .. more
MEPC 84: Progress made, but no agreement reached
As an NGO at the International Maritime Organization, CIMAC’s role is to contribute practical and technical solutions in support of the IMO processes, respecting any direction ultimately .. more
Change in the CIMAC Board: welcome Petar, thank you Daniel
At the recent CIMAC Board & Council meeting, kindly hosted by Woodward and CIMAC president Rick Boom, an important personnel change was announced: Daniel Chatterjee (Rolls-Royce Solutions) .. more
All four seasons in one week – CIMAC B&C meeting
The joint meeting of the CIMAC Board, Council and the U.S. member association was a first of its kind, and a great success. It provided an excellent platform for exchange and collaboration, with .. more
CIMAC Townhall on MEPC 84
The 84th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84), taking place in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026, provides important orientation for the future of climate action in .. more
32nd CIMAC Congress: preparations are underway
Although there is still some time to go before the 32nd CIMAC Congress, the global event for power, drives and propulsion, opens its doors in the Benelux region, preparations are already well .. more
Industry bodies ask IACS to harmonize propulsion control changeover rules
CIMAC, One Sea, the Nautical Institute and INTERCARGO have jointly called on the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to issue a unified interpretation of class rules .. more
CIMAC Town Hall: IMO FAL 50: Key outcomes for maritime digital transformation
Townhall on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CETThis session will present the key outcomes of the 50th session of the Facilitation Committee (FAL 50) of the International Maritime .. more
New guideline “Alternative fuels for stationary and marine 4-stroke engines“
CIMAC Working Group 17 (Gas Engines), led by Ingo Wilke and Mirko Lepel, has just released a new guideline “Alternative fuels for stationary and marine 4-stroke engines“. It provides .. more
CIMAC Town Hall: Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
Townhall on Friday, Mar 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CETDuring this session, the latest developments in Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) will be presented, linking practical industry .. more
Call for Papers for the 16th CIMAC CASCADES
The 16th edition of CIMAC CASCADES will take place in Okayama Convention Centre, Okayama City, Japan on 10 November 2026, bringing together young engineers to discuss key challenges and innovations .. more
CIMAC Strategy Group on Greenhouse Gas restarted
The CIMAC Strategy Group on Greenhouse Gas has been restarted and has officially resumed its work with a successful kick-off meeting.
The meeting focused on establishing a shared strategic .. more
CIMAC Town Hall: Understanding the IMO and CIMAC’s Role
Attend the upcoming CIMAC Town Hall meeting on January 30 from 1pm-2pm (CET) on Understanding the IMO and CIMAC’s Role! During this session, we will provide an overview of the International .. more
CIMAC becomes Associate Member of INTERCARGO
Good news from London: CIMAC has been accepted as associate (reciprocal) member of INTERCARGO.
INTERCARGO is the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners. The association has 180 .. more
CIMAC WG 20 publishes new paper
CIMAC Working Group 20 Hybrid Systems has just published a new paper: “Defining Hybrid Systems for the Maritime Industry”. This paper introduces a unified definition of hybrid systems, .. more
CIMAC Townhall Calendar
CIMAC Town Hall sessions will continue in 2026, building on the successful discussions held in 2025. These sessions remain an important platform for dialogue. Please find the exact dates, along .. more
CIMAC and Marine Battery Forum publish joint paper
The Marine Battery Forum and CIMAC have jointly unveiled a new paper titled “Environment for the Use of Batteries in Deep-Sea Shipping.” This publication provides an in-depth analysis .. more
CIMAC Circle at Marintec China 2025
Ammonia Engines Ready for Market – But Is the World Ready for Ammonia?
CIMAC Cirle on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:30 – 12:00, Forum Area, Marintec Innovation – Energytec (Hall .. more
Extraordinary IMO MEPC meeting fails to adopt Net-Zero Framework
The Extraordinary Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded without the expected adoption of the amendments to Annex VI of .. more
15th CIMAC Cascades in Busan: Driving Decarbonization and Digitalization in the Far East
On October 15, 2025, the 15th CIMAC Cascades took place at the Grand Josun Busan Ballroom in the Republic of Korea, under the theme “Decarbonization and Digitalization: Moving Toward a Green .. more
Town Hall on MEPC.ES2 Outcomes
Navigating Uncertainty: Town Hall on MEPC.ES2 Outcomes
The upcoming CIMAC Town Hall discussion on Oct 31, 13:00-14:00 (CET) will be addressing the outcomes and future direction following the .. more
WG 5 Guideline: Alternative fuels emission control for large combustion engines
This CIMAC guideline explores the emission-related implications of transitioning to alternative fuels in large combustion engines. It provides a structured overview of fuel types such as .. more
New Leadership for CIMAC Strategy Group Digitalization
The CIMAC Strategy Group Digitalization has appointed new leadership. At its recent meeting in Frankfurt, Marco Coppo from OMT was elected as the new Chair. Coppo had previously served as Co-Chair, .. more
IMO orientation seminar
Being part of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is not only about shaping the maritime world - it’s also about being part of a great #community. CIMAC is proud to be an NGO in .. more
Information about the influence on NOx emissions of ammonia in biogas
The latest CIMAC Guideline, developed by Working Group 17 “Gas Engines,” explores the influence of ammonia content in biogas on NOx and NH₃ emissions in stationary gas engine .. more