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IMO News
Trinidad and Tobago Conducts Maritime Security Training
Trinidad and Tobago is the latest International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State to receive maritime security training. A self-assessment and audit training…
Thailand Prepapres for Oil Spill
Supporting countries to prepare for contingencies is an important part of International Maritime Organization (IMO) 's capacity building work.Thailand is the latest…
Georgia Mulls Maritime Single Window
The maritime single window enables all information required by public authorities in connection with the arrival, stay and departure of ships, people and cargo,…
UN Hails Shipping Progress on Environment
In a cautious yet upbeat message at the close of the Climate Action Summit in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the progress made by shipping…
IMO Progressing in Global Climate Action
The UN Climate Action Summit in New York (23 September) is giving global leaders the chance to show the world concrete proposals and tangible actions being taken…
Latin America Empowers Maritime Women
International Maritime Organization (IMO), with support from Malaysia, has given fresh impetus to an important regional network helping to promote women in the maritime…
E. Africa Focus on Marine Environ Protection
International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been working with southern and eastern African countries to help implement marine environment protection measures contained…
Workshop on Clean Shipping in Red Sea
Measures for preventing air pollution from ships as well as energy efficiency requirements for ships are in the spotlight at a training event for eight countries in the Red Sea…
IMO Promotes Wreck Removal
International Maritime Organization (IMO) is continuing its work to promote ratification of the international treaty covering wreck removal – at the 10th Maritime…
IMO Emphasis on Empowering Women
International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s World Maritime theme for 2019 – “Empowering women in the Maritime Community” has featured prominently in events at the…
Do Ports Need Global Regulation?
Ports are essential for the global supply chain - but do they need more international regulation?High-level speakers engaged in a lively debate at a joint Hutchison Ports…
IMO Course on Safe Handling of Cargoes
The safety of ships carrying bulk cargoes depends on proper implementation of International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules - and training is crucial.A new IMO…
IMO Workshop on e-Navigation in AsiaPac
The implementation of e-navigation - the user-friendly collection, harmonization and display of essential maritime information - will contribute to enhanced maritime…
IMO Expands Pacific Protection Activities
A key International Maritime Organization (IMO)-supported international center responsible for co-ordinating efforts to protect the marine environment in the north…
Maritime Security Workshop in Seychelles
Proper implementation of International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s maritime security measures is essential for trade.The Seychelles is the latest country to benefit…
Caribbean Builds Oil Spill Response Capability
Developing and maintaining sound capability to respond effectively to marine pollution incidents involving oil, hazardous and noxious substances is a priority in the Caribbean…
IMO Accelerates SDG
International Maritime Organization (IMO) has delivered the latest in a series of initiatives designed to help put the maritime sector into the mainstream of plans…
Greenland Summit Focus on Polar Code
Changing climatic conditions are opening up the polar regions to more and more maritime activity, said International Maritime Organization (IMO).But ships which…
SE Asia Plans Oil Spill Contingency
According to International Maritime Organization (IMO), one of the key elements in oil spill contingency planning is to define the communication channels to be used…
IMO Workshop on Maritime Security in Libya
International Maritime Organization (IMO) maritime security training is underway for Libyan port facility security officers, managers and designated authority officials…
