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Day of the Seafarer spotlights safety at sea
Celebrating seafarers worldwide on 25 June: International Day of the Seafarer
Continue ReadingStatement on the attack on merchant vessel TUTOR
IMO Secretary-General appalled at latest attack in the Red Sea and demands maximum assistance for seafarers.
Continue ReadingIMO condemns “illegal, unjustifiable” attacks on ships in Red Sea
IMO Member States call for an immediate end to ongoing attacks on ships and seafarers transiting through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Continue Reading2024 International Day for Women in Maritime: Shaping the future of maritime safety
This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime will focus on the crucial role of women in ensuring maritime safety worldwide, while highlighting the changing attitudes towards gender in the industry.
Continue ReadingSupporting Indonesia to accede to key fishing vessel safety treaty
Indonesia is being supported by the International Maritime Organization on the steps needed to accede to the key fishing vessel safety treaty: the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA). A national consultation visit held in Bali (24-28 June) took place, at the request of Indonesia, to provide expert legal and technical assistance to support the State's accession process and ensure effective compliance and implementation.
69 Students Graduate from IMO’s International Maritime Law Institute
A total of 69 students from 38 countries graduated from the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Malta, marking the completion of the Class of 2023-2024. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of these new maritime law professionals who are poised to make significant contributions to the international maritime community.
IMO showcases support for developing countries
IMO showcased its full range of technical cooperation projects at an informal workshop highlighting the support available to Member States. Delegates took the opportunity to learn how they can access this assistance.
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