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IMO progresses work on ship emissions, pollution and ocean protection
Marine Environment Protection Committee “back on track” towards consensus on global shipping emissions
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No safe transit through Strait of Hormuz: IMO Secretary-General
Seafarer shares first-hand account with IMO about being stranded in the Persian Gulf
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IMO approves new guidelines on ship registration
IMO Legal Committee approves first international guidelines to deter maritime fraud and misuse of flags.
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Hazardous cargo compensation regime moves to entry into force
Belgium, Germany, the Kingdom of Netherlands and Sweden deposit ratifications to 2010 HNS Convention.
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“Fragmented responses are no longer sufficient”: IMO Secretary-General
Foreign Ministers updated on IMO actions related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz
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Facilitation Committee approves digitalization strategy and cyber security measures
IMO continues progress on digitalization to enhance maritime safety and security
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IMO condemns attacks on shipping, calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz
IMO Council condemns attacks on merchant ships and urges international coordination to safeguard civilian shipping, during extraordinary session in London
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IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East
The Council will focus on the impact on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
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