Mr. Kitack Lim
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization
Mr. Kitack Lim (Republic of Korea) is the ninth elected Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization.
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Day of the Seafarer 2023 highlights role in protection of oceans
Seafarers' work to protect the marine environment around them is highlighted on Day of the Seafarer 2023
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World Maritime University celebrates 40th anniversary
IMO-founded postgraduate World Maritime University marks four decades at Conference on Maritime and Ocean Sustainability
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IMO welcomes adoption of new oceans treaty
IMO has welcomed the adoption of a landmark agreement on a new oceans treaty to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas.
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Women in Maritime day: networks for gender equality
The International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May focuses on the theme "Mobilizing networks for gender equality”.
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Expanding maritime security law drafting skills in the United Republic of Tanzania
Staff at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communication and Technology in the United Republic of Tanzania are taking part in a workshop in Zanzibar (19-23 June) on how to transpose international IMO instruments dealing with maritime security into domestic legislation.
Boosting oil spill preparedness skills in Cuba
Ensuring government authorities’ personnel are equipped with the skills and knowledge to design effective plans to respond in the event of an oil pollution incident was the focus of a national workshop in Havana, Cuba (13-16 June). Participants learnt about hazards to responders, the effects of an oil spill on the local environment, as well as about oil spill contingency planning, response strategies and tactics, and management of response resources.
IMO joins Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies annual meeting
IMO updated Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) on its work on the reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions at its annual meeting which took place in Sydney, Australia (5-8 June). The IMO delegation was taking part as one of several invited observers, alongside representatives from 26 countries.
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Mr. Kitack Lim
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization
Mr. Kitack Lim (Republic of Korea) is the ninth elected Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization.
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