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GMU Leaders Take Part in 12th Session of IMO HTW Subcommittee

25.02.2026 | 2 min. czytania

On 23-27 February 2026, the 12th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training & Watchkeeping (HTW 12) is taking place in London. Taking part in the proceedings is HM The Rector of GMU, Professor Adam Weintrit. The event will see experts engage in discussions on issues including a comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code, new technologies and alternative fuels; fraud prevention and medical certification; monitoring and reporting (GISIS); and updating the content of model training courses.

The 15-person delegation from Poland will participate in the proceedings of the 12th Session of the IMO HTW Sub-Committee and contribute to the work of working groups appointed during the proceedings, including: 

  • the Working Group on the Comprehensive Review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code,
  • the Working Group on STCW Oversight and Verification Processes,
  • the Working Group on Developing Training Requirements for Seafarers Serving on Ships Using Alternative Fuels and New Technologies, 

and the following editorial drafting groups: 

  • the Model Courses Drafting Group, and
  • the Drafting Group on the scope of fatigue-related provisions for seafarers. 

Taking part in the proceedings from Gdynia Maritime University are: HM The Rector, Professor Adam Weintrit; Dr Captain Przemysław Wilczyński, Deputy Dean for Maritime Affairs, Cooperation, and Development at the Faculty of Navigation, GMU Associate Professor – Deputy-Chair of the National HTW Section and the Rector’s Plenipotentiary for STCW at Gdynia Maritime University; and, remotely, Dr Captain Henryk Śniegocki, GMU Associate Professor – Chair of the National HTW Section.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London is the United Nations specialised agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. 

GMU experts act on behalf of the Polish government within the IMO forum through their involvement in the sessions of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC); the Subcommittee on the Safety of Navigation, Radiocommunication, and Search and Rescue (NCSR); the Subcommittee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC); the Subcommittee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW); the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC); as well as any ad-hoc work groups. The experts analyse matters discussed at the sessions of IMO bodies and engage in the preparation of Poland’s stance as well as applications resulting from IMO resolutions.