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2025 International Day for Women in Maritime: An ocean of opportunities
IMO Secretary-General underscores women’s potential to transform ocean industries.
Continue ReadingNew data highlights lack of gender diversity in maritime
IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey indicates ongoing gender disparity in the maritime sector, sparking renewed calls for action.
Continue ReadingIMO approves net-zero regulations for global shipping
Draft regulations will set mandatory marine fuel standard and GHG emissions pricing for shipping to address climate change.
Continue ReadingIMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping
Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes; launches work on substandard shipping.
Continue ReadingKenya advances legal framework for maritime security
Kenya is taking steps to strengthen its legal framework in line with key IMO instruments on maritime security, with technical support from IMO.
Supporting Member States to tackle underwater noise
Workshops led by IMO in Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica have helped raise awareness about the threat of underwater noise from ships, and how governments and industry stakeholders can address it.
IMO supports Guinea Bissau to advance digitalization in shipping
A needs assessment mission carried out in Guinea Bissau has laid the groundwork for the country to set up a maritime single window system in the Port of Bissau.
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