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IMO makes progress on net-zero framework for shipping
IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee advances talks on proposed regulations for cutting GHG emissions from ships.
Continue Reading2024 World Maritime Day anchors focus on maritime safety
Global maritime community marks 50 years of international ship safety treaty.
Continue ReadingMake your voice heard: IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey opens
Governments and industry urged to participate in global study to promote gender diversity in maritime.
Continue ReadingIMO Council steps up action on transparency and access to information
The IMO Council has decided to live-stream its plenary meetings and make its documents accessible to the public, in a bid to boost transparency in the Organization.
Continue ReadingUkraine explores accession to IMO oil spill response Convention
Ukraine is laying the groundwork towards eventual accession to the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation 1990 (OPRC), supported by a study led by IMO.
Supporting casualty investigation and reporting in Western Africa
An IMO regional workshop to support improvements in rate of investigation and reporting into marine casualties and incidents in Western Africa has taken place in Lagos, Nigeria (7-11 October).
Supporting the Western Balkans to strengthen compliance with seafarer training standards
Governments in the Western Balkans area of Europe have gained a deeper understanding of the communication requirements they must fulfil to help ensure that their national maritime training procedures and institutions meet global standards set by IMO.
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