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Maritime Security and Safety in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov

Information about the evolving maritime security and security situation in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov region. The situation is impacting local populations, shipping, seafarers and global trade.

IMO-UNEP-Norway Innovation Forum

The IMO-UNEP-Norway Innovation Forum is a two-day hybrid (live in person at the IMO Headquarters in London and virtual) global platform aimed at championing innovation to accelerate the transition of the marine sector towards a zero- and low-emission future.

IMO’s work to cut GHG emissions from ships

2012 Cape Town Agreement to enhance fishing safety

Fishing is one of the most dangerous professions in the world, with thousands of fishers estimated to lose their lives every year when working to supply the world's growing appetite for fish and fish products. IMO is raising awareness of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) to help bring it into force. In 2019, more than 50 States committed to ratify the 2012 Cape Town Agreement by 11 October 2022.

IMO and the oceans

As the United Nations agency responsible for developing and adopting measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships, IMO has an integral role in meeting the targets set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - advice for seafarers and shipping

Advice to people on how to protect themselves and those around them from getting the disease.

Monkeypox disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries. IMO has issued Circular Letter which contains guidance issued by the WHO.

FSO SAFER - seeking funds to address oil spill risk

A UN-coordinated plan is seeking funds to address the threat posed by the deteriorating floating storage and offloading unit FSO SAFER, which is moored off the coast of Yemen. IMO is supporting the contingency planning efforts aimed at enhancing preparedness to mitigate the environmental impacts of a potential spill.