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Middle East - Latest updates
Information related to shipping and seafarers - Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East.
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13-22 May - PREVIEW: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111)
The Maritime Safety Committee meets for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London (in-person supported with hybrid capabilities) from 13-22 May 2026.
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18 May - International Day for Women in Maritime 2026
The day celebrates women in the industry and is intended to promote the recruitment, retention and sustained employment of women in the maritime sector.
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19 May - Ensuring safety at sea: Launch of the revised Rescue at Sea Guide
IMO, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will present the revised edition of Rescue at Sea: A Guide to Principles and Practice in the Context of Refugee and Migrant Movements.
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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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2012 Cape Town Agreement to enhance fishing safety
Fishing is one of the most dangerous professions in the world, with thousands of fishers estimated to lose their lives every year when working to supply the world's growing appetite for fish and fish products. IMO is raising awareness of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) to help bring it into force. In 2019, more than 50 States committed to ratify the 2012 Cape Town Agreement by 11 October 2022.
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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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From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence
"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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