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Kenya advances legal framework for maritime security
Kenya is taking steps to strengthen its legal framework in line with key IMO instruments on maritime security, with technical support from IMO.
Supporting Member States to tackle underwater noise
Workshops led by IMO in Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica have helped raise awareness about the threat of underwater noise from ships, and how governments and industry stakeholders can address it.
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IMO supports Guinea Bissau to advance digitalization in shipping
A needs assessment mission carried out in Guinea Bissau has laid the groundwork for the country to set up a maritime single window system in the Port of Bissau.
Port security drills in Madagascar enhance readiness against threats
Port security personnel in Madagascar have completed a full-scale exercise and specialized training in Mahajanga to boost the safety and security of the country’s major ports.
Countries sharpen oil spill response in the Red Sea
Countries in the Red Sea region are taking steps to improve their preparedness and response systems for major marine pollution incidents involving oil and hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) spills.
Mauritius embraces interagency cooperation for enhanced maritime security
Senior government officials in Mauritius are working to enhance maritime security governance and national-level decision-making, with IMO support.
New sulphur emission limits enter into effect in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean Sea officially became an Emission Control Area (Med SOx ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI on 1 May 2025. The sulphur content in fuel oil for ships operating in the area is now limited to 0.1%, significantly reducing air pollution and delivering major benefits to both human health and the marine environment.
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.