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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.
Continue ReadingLegal 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.
Continue ReadingBravery 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.
Continue ReadingIMO 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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Secretary-General urges “constructive dialogue” amid renewed Red Sea attacks
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called for intensified diplomatic efforts following a renewed wave of attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea.
Training tackles barriers for climate-vulnerable countries on path to net-zero
Maritime professionals from small island development states (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) have completed the first stage of an intensive sustainable maritime transport training, as part of the 2025 GHG-SMART Training Programme.
IMO supports Madagascar in boosting fishing vessel safety skills
Malagasy government officials are expanding their skillsets to help safeguard the country’s 100,000 fishers working on domestic and foreign vessels in the Indian and Antarctic Oceans.
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