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11 July 2024

World Maritime Day theme 2025: Our Ocean - Our Obligation - Our Opportunity

Protecting the ocean is central to 2025 world maritime theme.

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10 July 2024

Captain Ian Finley to receive IMO International Maritime Prize

Captain Ian Finley selected as the recipient of the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2023.

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10 July 2024

Bravery Awards for tanker and tugboat crews

Two nominations to receive IMO 2024 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.

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05 July 2024

IMO reshapes its strategy for technical support to Member States

​IMO’s Technical Cooperation Committee has made headway towards finalizing a streamlined, comprehensive strategy for the organization’s technical support for Member States.

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24 June 2024

Day of the Seafarer spotlights safety at sea

Celebrating seafarers worldwide on 25 June: International Day of the Seafarer

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14 June 2024

Statement on the attack on merchant vessel TUTOR

IMO Secretary-General appalled at latest attack in the Red Sea and demands maximum assistance for seafarers.

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24 May 2024

IMO condemns “illegal, unjustifiable” attacks on ships in Red Sea

IMO Member States call for an immediate end to ongoing attacks on ships and seafarers transiting through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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17 May 2024

2024 International Day for Women in Maritime: Shaping the future of maritime safety

​This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime will focus on the crucial role of women in ensuring maritime safety worldwide, while highlighting the changing attitudes towards gender in the industry.

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