IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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IMO net-zero shipping talks to resume in 2026
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee adjourns discussions on the adoption of the Net-Zero Framework for one year.
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Maritime community explores ocean opportunities in Dubai
World Maritime Day Parallel Event focuses on advancing innovation and growth while protecting the ocean
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The ocean takes centre stage on World Maritime Day 2025
Global maritime community celebrates “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”
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IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation in the Pacific
New base in Suva, Fiji aims for deeper engagement with Pacific countries
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the International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. IMO's work supports the UN sustainable development goals.
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France signs Jeddah Amendment to combat illicit maritime activity
France has signed the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC-JA), a regional initiative to combat piracy, armed robbery against ships and other illicit maritime activities in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
Seychelles builds readiness at sea through regional maritime drills
Maritime and port security officials in Seychelles are strengthening national preparedness and coordination to respond effectively to potential security threats at sea.
Transboundary cooperation on the use of dispersants in West Africa
A group of West African States sharing maritime space discussed transboundary cooperation on the use of dispersants at sea following oil pollution incidents, at a workshop in Dakar, Senegal (28-31 October).
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