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Port security training for Madagascar
Madagascan port personnel have received training under the IMO Port Security Project, funded by the EU, to increase port security in the country.
A coordinated model for implementing treaties for safe and legal fishing
Key treaties under the FAO, ILO and IMO support safe and legal fishing. A workshop in Mombasa, Kenya focused on coordinated implementation of these treaties, which address fishing vessel safety, labour rights, and measures against IUU fishing.
Unlocking investment opportunities in ship recycling
Ship recycling countries are seeking stronger investments, as demands on the industry are expected to rise significantly in coming years. IMO’s SENSREC project engaged the global banking and investment community to discuss investment opportunties.
IMO Council makes key changes to how it conducts meetings
The IMO Council has modernized its meeting procedures to formally allow virtual participation and public livestreaming of plenary discussions.
Tackling transboundary oil spills in the Gulf of Thailand
Countries bordering the Gulf of Thailand have finalized a set of guidelines to manage the use of chemical dispersants to respond to oil spills in the region.
States work towards regional maritime security strategy for the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden
Signatory States of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) are working to develop a framework for regional coordination to tackle shared maritime threats.
Putting IMO instruments into practice in the Pacific
Public officials from 11 Pacific Islands countries have improved their capacity to implement some of IMO’s most crucial conventions, following a regional workshop in Nadi, Fiji.
Forum highlights new solutions to tackle invasive species
The 3rd GloFouling Partnerships R&D Forum and Exhibition held in Busan, Republic of Korea has shone a spotlight on the harmful impacts of invasive aquatic species – along with innovative ways to halt their spread.