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IMO delivers regional training for Asia-Pacific women auditors
Women auditors from across 20 Asia-Pacific countries took part in an intensive regional training course under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS...
Bonn climate talks hear updates on IMO net-zero regulations
The IMO is on track to adopt new mandatory regulations later this year to decarbonize shipping, the UN June Climate Meeting in Bonn was told.
The ...
Adriatic nations harmonize oil spill response to safeguard environment
Adriatic countries are bolstering their defences against marine pollution by harmonizing efforts across the region to prevent, prepare for and respond...
Caribbean maritime leaders explore training, safety and security cooperation
Maritime administrators gathered this week in Rodney Bay Marina, Saint Lucia to strengthen regional cooperation in maritime governance and capacity de...
African nations seek solutions to marine plastic litter from shipping and fisheries
The second GloLitter Africa Regional Task Force Meeting takes place this week (30 June - 4 July) in Antananarivo, Madagascar, bringing together key st...
IMO supports Madagascar in boosting fishing vessel safety skills
Malagasy government officials are expanding their skillsets to help safeguard the country’s 100,000 fishers working on domestic and foreign vessels in...
Training tackles barriers for climate-vulnerable countries on path to net-zero
Maritime professionals from small island development states (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) have completed the first stage of an intensive...
ASEAN countries advance maritime decarbonization with IMO support
Members of the ASEAN group of Southeast Asian nations are stepping up to move from ambition to action in maritime decarbonization.
To support thi...
Supporting seafarer welfare
Updates on the International Labour Organization(ILO)/International Maritime Organization (IMO) work to support seafarers wellbeing were provided to t...
South Africa and Costa Rica tackle ship noise and ocean pollution
South Africa and Costa Rica are taking practical steps to reduce the environmental impact of shipping on marine ecosystems, with support from the IMO....
IMO action on invasive species highlighted at UN Ocean Conference
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is stepping up efforts to combat the threat of invasive species introduced into new marine environments ...
Kenyan port personnel upgrade port security expertise
Kenya is strengthening the security of its port operations by equipping personnel with the knowledge and skills required to meet international maritim...