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IMO's NextWave initiative expands opportunities for future seafarers
IMO is advancing the next phase of its NextWave Seafarers initiative, expanding opportunities for aspiring seafarers from developing countries to gain the sea-time experience required to enter the maritime profession.
Strengthening oil pollution claims handling capacity in Africa
Government officials from nine francophone African countries strengthened their capacity to prepare and administer claims arising from oil pollution incidents during a sub-regional workshop held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (8-10 June).
Learning to put IMO policy into practice at Dalian Maritime University
The next generation of maritime leaders are being trained to put IMO policy to practice and power maritime excellence – echoing IMO's World Maritime Day theme 2026-2027 – as seen during a visit to Dalian Maritime University (DMU), China.
Women in Maritime Day highlights gender equality progress and ongoing gaps
IMO celebrated the International Day for Women in Maritime in London (18 May), under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence”.
SAR workshop in Morocco boosts mass rescue preparedness for West and Central Africa
A subregional workshop and exercise on mass rescue operations (MRO) held in Tangier, Morocco (19 to 22 May) aimed to strengthen operational effectiveness and strategic coordination of search and rescue (SAR) services in West and Central Africa.
Supporting maritime digitalization in the Republic of the Congo
A needs assessment mission has been conducted in the Republic of the Congo (18-22 May), to review existing port processes and institutional frameworks and support preparations for the introduction of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system at the Port of Pointe-Noire.
Financing skills and partnerships in focus at maritime decarbonization workshop
Turning climate ambition into practical action was the focus of the Global Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres Network (GMN) Phase II workshop, hosted at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden, from 6 to 8 May 2026.
Methane-based fuels in shipping explored
International experts on methane-based fuels, including LNG, bio-methane and e-methane have shared their expertise during an IMO technical seminar at IMO headquarters in London (12 May).
Indonesia advances plan to curb marine plastic pollution
Indonesia has taken an important step in tackling sea-based marine plastic litter (SBMPL) with a national workshop focused on developing a Port Waste Management Plan (PWMP).