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Maritime administrators in MENA region prepare for audits
Senior maritime administrators from nine countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region completed a five-day workshop in preparation for their respective audits under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS).
Enhancing flag State implementation in Africa
A regional workshop led by IMO in Mombasa has helped maritime professionals in Eastern and Southern Africa enhance their understanding of flag States’ obligations under IMO conventions, and how to authorize Recognized Organizations to ensure these obligations are met.
Bangladesh accelerates efforts to tackle GHG emissions from shipping with National Action Plan
Bangladesh has officially launched the development of a National Action Plan (NAP) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. This marks a critical step toward aligning the country’s maritime sector with the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy and MARPOL Annex VI.
Nominations open for NextWave Seafarers Pilot Training Programme
Cadets from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are invited to apply for the NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025.
Training for alternative fuels
The large-scale rollout of the Train-the-Trainer Programme on Alternative Fuels for Sustainable Shipping, led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has begun, with the first training for 35 participants at the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre (MTCC-Asia) held at Shanghai Maritime University, from 14 to18 April.
New Maritime Labour Convention amendments set to boost seafarers’ conditions
Seafarers are set to benefit from improved working and living conditions following the adoption of important amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006.
Port State Control Officers receive advanced training in Comoros
A training session led by IMO was held in Anjouan, Comoros (7-11 April) to strengthen Port State Control (PSC) capabilities and support maritime safety, security and environmental compliance in the region.
Nominations open for Women’s Leadership and Empowerment training
Women in mid-stage maritime careers are invited to the inaugural “Maritime Women’s Leadership and Empowerment” training course in Malmo, Sweden, from September to October 2025.
IMO shares expertise on oil spill response
IMO has outlined key insights for tackling marine pollution incidents at INTERSPILL 2025 in London, United Kingdom (8-10 April).