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International Women's Day: IMO spotlights gender data gap
IMO marked International Women's Day, observed on 8 March each year, with a call for action to close the gender data gap in maritime and secure a more inclusive future for women in the sector.
Chittagong ship recyclers receive best practice guidance for hazardous waste management
Ship recyclers in Bangladesh have come together to look at best practices for hazardous waste management ahead of the Hong Kong Convention entering into force on 26 June 2025.
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Red Sea nations step up search and rescue coordination
Maritime authorities and rescue coordination centres in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are working to strengthen regional coordination and boost their search and rescue capabilities, with IMO support.
Bangladesh moves to strengthen ship recycling and hazardous waste laws
Draft amendments to update Bangladesh’s ship recycling and hazardous waste management legislation have been developed through the IMO’s SENSREC project, with the aim of aligning the industry with international environmental and safety standards.
Supporting marine casualty investigations in the Pacific
Pacific countries have enhanced their capacity to conduct marine casualty investigations following a technical IMO training course in Nadi, Fiji (17-21 February).
IMO progresses talks on greenhouse gas reduction from shipping
International efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions from shipping took a step forward as the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions (ISWG-GHG 18) concluded its latest round of discussions.
Regional training prepares African countries for IMO audits
A regional training course designed to strengthen the implementation of IMO treaties in African Member States has concluded in Tunis, Tunisia.
Interim generic guidelines agreed for training seafarers on ships using alternative fuels
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping has agreed on draft interim generic guidelines for training seafarers working on ships powered by alternative fuels and new technologies.
Enhancing maritime security in Somalia
IMO has reinforced its commitment to strengthening
maritime security in Somalia, hosting two capacity-building workshops in
Berbera (10–12 February) and Bosaso (17–18 February).