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    FAQ - EEXI and CII - ship carbon intensity and rating system

    From 1 January 2023 it is mandatory for all ships to calculate their attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) to measure their energy efficiency and to initiate the collection of data for the reporting of their annual operational carbon intensity indicator (CII) and CII rating. Read the Frequently Asked Questions.

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    FSO SAFER: Ship-to-ship transfer of oil completed

    A United Nations-coordinated plan aims to address the threat posed by the deteriorating floating storage and offloading unit FSO SAFER, which is moored off the coast of Yemen. IMO is supporting the contingency planning efforts aimed at enhancing preparedness to mitigate the environmental impacts of a potential spill.

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    Unsafe mixed migration by sea

    IMO’s contribution to the international community’s efforts to tackle unsafe, mixed migration by sea, which is placing hundreds of thousands of lives in danger every year.

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    World Oceans Day 2023 - Watch IMO Webinar

    As the United Nations agency responsible for developing and adopting measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships, IMO has an integral role in meeting the targets set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

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    Noise on and from ships

    Ship noise can have negative impacts – on both humans and marine life.

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    HNS Convention

    The HNS Convention is the last piece in the puzzle needed to ensure that those who have suffered damage from the transport of hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) by sea have access to a comprehensive and international liability and compensation regime.

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    Maritime Security and Safety in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov

    Information about the evolving maritime security and security situation in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov region. The situation is impacting local populations, shipping, seafarers and global trade.

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    Polar Code

    The Polar Code provides for safe ship operation in polar waters and the protection of the polar environment. The Code addresses the unique risks present in polar waters that are not covered by other instruments  entered into force on 1 January 2017.

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