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Karin Orsel receives IMO Gender Equality Award
Maritime entrepreneur recognised for her work to advance gender equality and empower women in the industry
Continue Reading2025 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 ReadingImproving casualty reporting and investigation – trainers trained
A regional train-the-trainer course in Limassol, Cyprus (26-30 May) has provided participants from eight countries with new skills for marine casualty investigation.
Pakistan hosts first SENSREC workshop on hazardous waste in ship recycling
Representatives from government agencies, academia and the private sector took part in a workshop in Karachi (20-22 May) to enhance their knowledge and skills in hazardous waste management in Pakistan’s ship recycling industry.
Sierra Leone’s Freetown Port gears up for digital shift
A needs assessment mission carried out in Sierra Leone (26-30 May) has paved the way for implementing a maritime single window system in the Port of Freetown.
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