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IMO News
Brazil Addresses Biofouling
Biodiversity can be threatened by organisms which can build up on ships' hulls and other marine structures, a process known as biofouling.A press note from International…
Cambodia Readies with Oil Spill Preparedness
Supporting countries to prepare for contingencies is an important part of International Maritime Organization (IMO) 's capacity building work.According to the UN body…
China Shares Ship Recycling Knowledge
Global application of the regulations in International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s treaty for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling - the Hong Kong Convention…
Fishing Vessel Safety Workshop in China
Fisheries-related conventions are key tools used by flag, coastal and port States to effectively monitor and control fishing vessels and minimise the risk of illegal…
SAR Exercise in Pacific Ocean
A workshop, organized by International Maritime Organization (IMO) in collaboration with the Pacific Community (SPC), aimed to promote ratification of the International…
WOMESA Cleans Up Marine Litter in Africa
An inaugural female-led beach clean-up exercise in east and southern Africa has helped raise awareness of the problem that marine litter poses to the environment.In Kenya alone…
IMO Training for Seafarers in Timor Leste
The safety and security of life at sea, protection of the marine environment and over 90% of the world's trade depends on the professionalism and competence of seafarers.That…
Indonesia Exempts Domestic Fleet from IMO 2020 rules
Indonesia will not enforce new global rules mandating low-sulphur marine fuels on its domestic shipping fleet because of the high cost of cleaner fuel, an official from the country's Ministry of Transportation said this week.Under International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules that come into effect in 2020, ships will have to use fuel with a maximum 0.5% sulphur content, down from 3.5% now, unless…
Caribbean to Enhance Maritime Capacity
International Maritime Organization (IMO) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Chile, to extend Chile's technical assistance to countries in the Caribbean region…
IMO Council Selects Theme for 2020
International Maritime Organization (IMO) council has selected "Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet" as the World Maritime theme for 2020.According to a press note from the UN body…
Workshop on Maritime Security in S.Pacific
International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the South Pacific Community, in collaboration with the Government of Vanuatu, are holding a Regional Maritime Security Workshop in Port Vila…
American Rescuer Gets IMO Bravery Accolade
Petty Officer Michael Kelly, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard, will receive the 2019 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, for his courage…
Joseph Angelo Wins Global Maritime Prize
The prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2018 is to be awarded to Joseph J. Angelo, a former United States Coast Guard (USCG) and International Association…
IMO Condemns Tanker Attacks in Gulf
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has condemned recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Sea of Oman.The Council…
S. Arabia Accedes to 2 More IMO Treaties
Saudi Arabia has acceded to two important International Maritime Organization (IMO) treaties – the 1988 Protocol to the International Convention on Load Lines and…
Germany Joins Hong Kong Convention
Germany is the latest country to accede to International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s treaty for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling – the Hong Kong Convention.The…
South Africa Signs HNS Treaty
International Maritime Organization (IMO) informed that South Africa has become the latest country to accede to a key compensation treaty covering the transport…
JIT Trial Cuts Emissions
"Just-In-Time" (JIT) operations have the potential to cut the time ships spend idling outside ports and help reduce harmful emissions as well as save on fuel costs.According…
South Asia Fights Marine Pollution
The benefits and implications of acceding to the 1996 London Protocol on the prevention of marine pollution by dumping of wastes and other matter in the South Asian…
Ghana Focus on Safety of Ships and Fishing
In order to improve the safety of fishers and fishing vessels, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has put in place, over the years, several initiatives…