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IMO “mid-term” GHG reduction measures – expert workshop held
An expert workshop has been held at IMO headquarters (4-5 September), to present outcomes and key findings of a comprehensive impact assessment into proposals related to "mid-term" greenhouse gas reduction measures for international shipping.
Thailand strengthens oil spill preparedness
How do States handle claims arising from oil spills? A national workshop in Bangkok Thailand (3-5 September) is focusing on handling and administering claims arising from oil pollution damages. Forty-five Thai officials from key government entities, ports, and the oil and gas industry are gaining knowledge on practical aspects of managing such claims.
Shipping in St. Kitts and Nevis prepares to go digital
St. Kitts and Nevis is advancing plans to establish a Maritime Single Window (MSW) to digitalize its maritime sector, with support from the IMO, the OECS Commission, and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
National workshop in Guyana strengthens oil spill readiness
A national workshop (27-30 August), organized by IMO and RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe, brought together top officials from across Guyana to strengthen the country's defences against oil spills.
Statement by IMO Secretary-General on the MV Sounion
Following the recent attack on the MV Sounion in the Red Sea IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez said: “I am extremely concerned about the situation regarding the tanker MV Sounion which was targeted while transiting the Southern Red Sea..."
Enhancing Lebanon's readiness for oil spills
Lebanon’s ability to tackle oil spills received a significant boost last week, through a virtual IMO training event (13-15 August) focused on the critical importance of rapid response to oil pollution incidents.
IMO assists Cote d’Ivoire to improve safety of domestic ferries and fishing vessels
To help ensure safety of fishing vessels and domestic ferries not covered by regulations under IMO's Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) treaty, IMO has organized a national workshop in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (12-16 August).
Maritime security training boosts Somali port of Berbera
IMO’s ongoing work to support maritime security in Somalia continued this week with capacity building activities held at the port of Berbera (10-13 August). Participants from Somaliland Maritime Security Coordination Office, Berbera Port Authority, Coast Guard, Police, Immigration and the Customs considered ways to enhance port security – taking into consideration the increasing threats to maritime security in the region.
Rolling out the maritime single window in the Caribbean
To streamline procedures to clear the arrival, stay and departure of ships and enhance efficiency of shipping worldwide, IMO Member States are required to use a single, centralized digital platform or "Maritime Single Window" (MSW) to collect and exchange information with ships when they call at ports.
IMO is working with the OECS* and Antigua and Barbuda – the first country to establish such a platform in the region, with support from IMO – to establish an MSW in five countries in the Eastern Caribbean sub-region.