11th Session / 21 - 25 Jul
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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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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.
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.
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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