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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.
Strengthening domestic ferry safety in Southeast Asia
A series of high-level national roundtables on domestic ferry safety has marked a major milestone in efforts to strengthen maritime safety across Southeast Asia.
Comoros advances roadmap for National Maritime Information Sharing Centre
A workshop to formulate a comprehensive roadmap for a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre (NMISC) has taken place (30 June-3 July) in Comoros, marking an important step towards strengthening maritime security and enhancing regional maritime domain awareness.
New regional Women in Maritime Association launched in Europe
The Women in Maritime Association Europe (WIMA Europe) has been officially launched in Batumi, Georgia, marking an important milestone in efforts to strengthen the participation, visibility and leadership of women across the maritime sector in Europe.
Yemen charts roadmap for national maritime information-sharing centre
The Republic of Yemen is advancing its maritime security and information-sharing capabilities through a roadmap for its proposed National Maritime Information Sharing Centre (NMISC) while strengthening the Regional Maritime Information Sharing Centre (ReMISC) in Aden.
Advancing preparedness for transboundary oil spills in South-East Asia
A subregional workshop on “Enhancing collaboration for effective transboundary oil spill response” was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (23-24 June) to strengthen preparedness and cooperation for cross-border spill incidents.
Live demos, practical training boost biofouling action in Sri Lanka
A National Technology Demonstration and Training Workshop held in Colombo, Sri Lanka (23 to 26 June) brought together government agencies, industry stakeholders, tech providers and international experts to strengthen implementation of the IMO's Biofouling Guidelines.
Caribbean maritime leaders strengthen regional cooperation in Guyana
Senior maritime officials from 13 Caribbean Member States met in Georgetown, Guyana (22–24 June) for the Fifth Regional Meeting of Directors and Heads of Maritime Administrations, reinforcing regional cooperation and advancing shared maritime priorities.