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IMO and WISTA International launch first Women in Maritime Survey
IMO and WISTA International survey will obtain baseline data on number of women and their positions in maritime and oceans fields
Continue ReadingIMO launches a year of action for seafarers
The World Maritime Theme for 2021 is dedicated to seafarers, highlighting their central role in the future of shipping.
Continue ReadingIMO symposium highlights pathways to shipping’s decarbonization
Various low- and zero-carbon marine fuels will allow shipping to meet its emissions targets, but more work is needed to address availability, safety and other issues.
Continue ReadingIMO urges action to deter piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Enhanced cooperation and implementation of best practices needed to avoid, deter and report attacks threatening ships and crew.
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IMO regional pollution centre assists with oil spill incident in Israel
REMPEC is assisting the competent authorities of Israel with technical expertise regarding the beaching of a large quantities of tar balls on the Israeli shoreline.
Croatia accedes to fishing vessel safety treaty
Croatia has deposited its instrument of accession to become a Contracting State to the 2012 Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety, demonstrating increasing Member State support for the regulations designed to safeguard fishing vessels and their crews.
Croatia accedes to ship recycling convention
Croatia is the latest country to accede to IMO's treaty for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling – the Hong Kong Convention. The Convention covers the design, construction, operation and maintenance of ships, and preparation for ship recycling in order to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling, without compromising the safety and operational efficiency of ships.
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