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    World Maritime Day theme 2026-2027

    "From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence" has been selected as the IMO’s World Maritime Day theme for 2026 and 2027, culminating in the annual celebration on the final Thursday of September.

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    IMO’s work to cut GHG emissions from ships

    IMO is contributing to the global fight against climate change. In 2023, IMO adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions. The revised IMO GHG Strategy includes an enhanced common ambition to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping close to 2050.

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    Supporting Seafarers: resources and general information

    Seafarers are a key part of the shipping industry, and they are at the heart of IMO’s activities. Seafarers and their relatives can find useful information and resources about their work and rights on this page.

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    Preparing seafarers for the energy transition

    IMO is working to ensure seafarers are well prepared for the energy transition in shipping, in line with the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships.

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    Comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code - FAQs

    Advances in digitization, automation, and emerging technologies are reshaping ships’ operations and the competencies required of seafarers. MO initiated a comprehensive review of the STCW Convention, ensuring it continues to serve as a foundation for safe, sustainable and human-centred maritime operations.

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    The IMO Net-Zero Framework - FAQs

    The IMO Net-Zero Framework is a new set of international regulations aimed at reducing GHG emissions from ships, in line with IMO's 2023 GHG Strategy. It consists of a global fuel standard and a pricing mechanism.

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    IMO and the oceans

    As the United Nations agency responsible for developing and adopting measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships, IMO has an integral role in meeting the targets set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

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    Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

    Carbon Capture and Storage beneath the seabed is recognized as one of several tools available to help reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. As a potential temporary solution, it can support global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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