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11 July 2025

2026-27 World Maritime Day theme to take policy to practice

Two-year theme to focus on putting instruments into action, backed by technical support.

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10 July 2025

Legal expert Rosalie Balkin to receive International Maritime Prize 

Dr. Rosalie Balkin is recognized for her outstanding contributions to international maritime law over a career spanning more than 50 years.

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10 July 2025

Bravery Award for hero seafarer who saved 12 lives at sea

Officer Lee Tae-Young to receive the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea; 22 nominees commended.

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01 July 2025

IMO targets seafarer fatigue, work and rest hours, and harassment at sea

IMO's Maritime Safety Committee seeks stronger compliance with global safety management standards to protect crew welfare

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16 July 2025

Training of trainers on green fuels for shipping held at IMO headquarters

IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme and the German development agency GIZ, through its International Power-to-X (PtX) Hub, are running their first joint Training-of-Trainers course on renewable PtX fuels for shipping. The course is equipping a new generation of trainers to support the global transition to low and zero-carbon fuels in the maritime sector. 

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15 July 2025

South Africa advances plans to decarbonize shipping sector

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to decarbonizing its maritime industry during a national workshop co-organized by IMO and the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) in Pretoria on 10 July.  

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10 July 2025

Seychelles advances national maritime security coordination with IMO support

Seychelles is charting a clear course toward stronger maritime security this week, as government officials gathered at the Coast Guard Base in Victoria for a national workshop and tabletop exercise (7-9 July) aimed at launching a fully operational National Maritime Security Committee (NMSC).

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