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IMO Gender Equality Award to go to maritime entrepreneur Karin Orsel
Celebrated maritime entrepreneur is a long-time advocate for diversity and inclusion in the shipping industry.
Continue ReadingIMO Secretary-General visits Red Sea countries
Visits highlight support for freedom of navigation and concern for seafarers.
Continue ReadingNew e-learning course tackles illegal wildlife trade
Joint initiative covers key concepts and measures to help end illegal market worth an estimated $200 billion per year.
Continue ReadingSafety a key concern in transition to net zero shipping
Spain hosts 2024 World Maritime Day Parallel Event with a focus on safety.
Continue ReadingPort security training for Madagascar
Madagascan port personnel have received training under the IMO Port Security Project, funded by the EU, to increase port security in the country.
A coordinated model for implementing treaties for safe and legal fishing
Key treaties under the FAO, ILO and IMO support safe and legal fishing. A workshop in Mombasa, Kenya focused on coordinated implementation of these treaties, which address fishing vessel safety, labour rights, and measures against IUU fishing.
Unlocking investment opportunities in ship recycling
Ship recycling countries are seeking stronger investments, as demands on the industry are expected to rise significantly in coming years. IMO’s SENSREC project engaged the global banking and investment community to discuss investment opportunties.
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