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    IMO and autonomous shipping

    IMO has a key strategic direction to Integrate new and advancing technologies in the regulatory framework. IMO is currently assessing existing IMO instruments to see how they might apply to ships with varying degrees of automation, through a regulatory scoping exercise on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS).

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    Red Sea area

    Conflict-related attacks in the Red Sea area - general information.

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    Marine geoengineering

    Marine geoengineering refers to attempts to manipulate the ocean to counteract the effects of climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through deliberate ocean‐based interventions. The London Convention and London Protocol provide the only explicit governance of marine geoengineering.

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    Protecting marine biodiversity

    By implementing IMO's global regulatory framework on marine environment protection IMO is supporting global efforts to address some of the challenges the planet faces through strengthened international cooperation.

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    Marine litter – how IMO is part of the solution

    Marine litter presents a huge problem in our oceans. But IMO and others have been taking action, by regulating the discharge of garbage from ships and supporting research work.

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    Recycling of ships and the Hong Kong Convention

    The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (the Hong Kong Convention) will enter into force on 26 June 2025. Find out how it will ensure that ships at the end of their operational lives are recycled safely and without posing unnecessary risks to human health and the environment.

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    Disease outbreaks – advice for shipping

    This page contains updates and links to information on disease outbreaks, including information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and guidance to the maritime sector.

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    Domestic Ferry Safety

    IMO is taking action by establishing global safety standards, offering expert training, and fostering regional collaborations to make domestic ferries safer, more efficient, and sustainable.

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