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IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes
IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of seafarers.
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IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks on international shipping arising from geopolitical conflicts.
Continue ReadingIMO Secretary-General condemns new attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary-General calls for maximum restraint and de-escalation in the region.
Continue ReadingAmerican maritime expert and diplomat to receive International Maritime Prize
"Consensus-builder" Jeffrey Lantz selected for top global recognition
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Kenya advances maritime security strategy
Kenya has taken a significant step towards finalizing its National Maritime Security Strategy (NMSS), following an IMO-supported workshop held in Mombasa (6-10 July), under the European Union-funded Safe Seas for Africa (SSA) programme.
Strengthening gender-inclusive maritime leadership
The 2026 Gender-inclusive Leadership in Maritime training course, delivered by the World Maritime University (WMU) in partnership with IMO and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International), concluded on 8 July.
Viet Nam and the Philippines advance efforts to tackle marine plastic litter
Viet Nam and the Philippines have taken important steps towards preventing marine plastic litter from sea-based sources with the development of their national port waste management plans.
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