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South Africa and Costa Rica tackle ship noise and ocean pollution
South Africa and Costa Rica are taking practical steps to reduce the environmental impact of shipping on marine ecosystems, with support from the IMO. During a joint side event at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice (9-13 June), country officials presented their experiences in tackling ship noise and marine plastic pollution.
IMO action on invasive species highlighted at UN Ocean Conference
The IMO is stepping up efforts to combat the threat of invasive species introduced into new marine environments by ships. At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice delegates outlined the ongoing efforts to curb this threat, including moves towards global mandatory regulations.
Kenyan port personnel upgrade port security expertise
Kenya is strengthening the security of its port operations by equipping personnel with the knowledge and skills required to meet international maritime standards. A four-day Training of Port Personnel with Designated Security Duties (PPSD) workshop, along with a one-day security awareness training for general port personnel, is currently underway in Mombasa (9-13 June).
Shipping gears up for massive investments in decarbonization
The global shipping industry is preparing for a net-zero transformation that will have a sector-wide impact on everything from supply chains and business models, to ships, ports and the maritime workforce. Calls for investments in decarbonization are getting louder, as highlighted at the Blue Economy Finance Forum in Monaco.
Reducing marine plastic litter from ships - e-learning course launched
A new e-learning course from IMO aims to improve awareness and enhance global implementation of the garbage regulations, including addressing marine plastic litter from ships, is contained in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex V.
Improving casualty reporting and investigation – trainers trained
A regional train-the-trainer course in Limassol, Cyprus (26-30 May) has provided participants from eight countries with new skills for marine casualty investigation.
Pakistan hosts first SENSREC workshop on hazardous waste in ship recycling
Representatives from government agencies, academia and the private sector took part in a workshop in Karachi (20-22 May) to enhance their knowledge and skills in hazardous waste management in Pakistan’s ship recycling industry.
Sierra Leone’s Freetown Port gears up for digital shift
A needs assessment mission carried out in Sierra Leone (26-30 May) has paved the way for implementing a maritime single window system in the Port of Freetown.
IMO supports Cameroon’s decarbonization plans
Maritime officials in Cameroon have received essential training to develop a national action plan for cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping.