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IMO launches global campaign to put maritime “policy into practice”
IMO Secretary-General calls for global application of safety and environmental standards under 2026-2027 World Maritime Day theme.
Continue ReadingIMO welcomes entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement targets sustainable use of marine biodiversity in international waters.
Continue ReadingRaft of shipping rules in force from 1 January 2026
Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea.
Continue ReadingIMO Secretary-General 2026 new year message
IMO Secretary-General sets his priorities for 2026 in new year message.
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First IMO ships’ routeing workshop to strengthen navigation safety
Government officials and maritime experts from Asian coastal States* gathered in Singapore (2-6 February) for the first IMO workshop on ships’ routeing and ship reporting systems.
Caribbean maritime leaders call for cross-sector action to decarbonize shipping
Caribbean policymakers and financiers have emphasized that decarbonization will not succeed through isolated projects or technologies alone, but through coordinated action across sectors and countries, supported by evidence-based planning and investment-ready pathways.
Draft workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has finalised a workplan to develop a safety regulatory framework for ships using new technologies and alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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