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International Maritime Organization (IMO) holds first ever virtual awards ceremony.
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Countries from across the oceans team up to tackle marine plastic litter under the ambitious GloLitter Partnerships Project.
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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.
IMO regional webinar targets increased safety for fishing industry
A two-day Regional Workshop for stakeholders from the Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean States provided a platform to discuss progress towards ratification of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement.
Developing countries explore maritime alternative fuel opportunities
A new workshop package on 'Alternative fuels and energy carriers for maritime shipping' has been launched this week (13-16 April). Georgia, India and South Africa are the first countries to benefit from the package, delivered online and organized under the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project, with China set to take part in the second workshop at the end of April.
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