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Mr. Kitack Lim
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization
Mr. Kitack Lim (Republic of Korea) is the eighth elected Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization.
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NextGEN holds first meeting to push maritime decarbonization
IMO-Singapore NextGEN project aims to facilitate collaboration and information sharing across maritime decarbonization initiatives.
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IMO-Germany project to cut maritime transport emissions in Asia
IMO and Germany sign agreement to develop project to identify opportunities and solutions to prevent and reduce transport emissions.
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IMO-EU maritime technology cooperation centre Network project extended
Global MTCC Network (GMN) supports maritime decarbonisation through pilot projects and technology uptake.
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IMO Council set to expand under approved amendments
Amendments to IMO Convention will be forwarded for adoption at IMO Assembly in December 2021.
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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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Promoting National Maritime Transport Policies
IMO is continuing to introduce countries to the concept of National Maritime Transport Policies (NMTPs). Officials from 10 countries, including Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) took part in the 4th Advanced Maritime Leaders' Programme (20 April).
Draft amendments to modernize GMDSS set to be agreed
Important work to update the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is continuing in the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), which is meeting for its 8th session (19-23 April).
Informal discussions focus on lifecycle GHG/carbon intensity of cleaner fuels for shipping
IMO has facilitated virtual informal discussion sessions (14-15 April) on lifecycle GHG/carbon intensity for potential future fuels for shipping. Shipping will need new fuels to achieve the levels of ambition of the IMO's Initial GHG Strategy.
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Mr. Kitack Lim
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization
Mr. Kitack Lim (Republic of Korea) is the eighth elected Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization.
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