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Regional training prepares African countries for IMO audits
A regional training course designed to strengthen the implementation of IMO treaties in African Member States has concluded in Tunis, Tunisia.
The ...
Interim generic guidelines agreed for training seafarers on ships using alternative fuels
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) has agreed on draft interim generic guidelines for training seafarers working on...
Ghana charts course towards a National Action Plan for greener shipping
Ghana has commenced work to develop a National Action Plan (NAP) to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping, in line with IMO's GHG Strategy....
New IMO CARES report urges decarbonization of domestic shipping in Africa, Caribbean
A new report has highlighted key actions to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from domestic shipping in Africa and the Caribbean.
The report, de...
African countries prepare to roll out net-zero shipping strategy
African countries have mapped out practical measures they can take to advance the green transition of shipping on the continent, focusing on maritime ...
IMO agrees to draft Revised Action Plan on marine plastics
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response has agreed on the draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships, wit...
Nine countries announced as 2025 partners for IMO's GreenVoyage2050 Programme
Nine countries have been selected as the 2025 partnering countries of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme, IMO’s flagship technical cooperation programm...
Djibouti workshop strengthens port facility security
Local authorities in Djibouti have strengthened their port facility security plans (PFSPs) and upskilled the personnel responsible for their implement...
Philippines takes steps to enhance maritime liability and compensation laws
A national workshop in Manila, Philippines (27–31 January) aims to boost the understanding and implementation of IMO liability and compensation regime...
Yemen bolsters port security capacity amid ongoing maritime threats
A national training focused on enhancing port facility security was completed in Aden, Yemen (14-16 January), as part of the EU-funded Regional Progra...
Brunei hosts regional workshop to strengthen maritime liability and compensation regime
A regional workshop in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam (20-24 January) is helping countries better understand and implement IMO liability and c
Apply now! GHG-SMART nominations open for emerging green shipping leaders
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking highly motivated maritime professionals to participate in a year-long training programme aime...