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IMO reshapes its strategy for technical support to Member States
IMO’s Technical Cooperation Committee has made headway towards finalizing a streamlined, comprehensive strategy for the organization’s technical support for Member States.
Continue ReadingDay 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 ReadingMaritime security training underway in Ethiopia
Ethiopian maritime security officials are enhancing their knowledge and skills around flag State control and compliance through an IMO workshop taking pace in Addis Ababa (1-5 July). It is the latest in a series of workshops delivered by IMO under the EU-funded Red Sea Project.
Reducing marine plastic litter – global project extended through 2025
A major global project to help the maritime transport and fishing sectors in developing countries move towards a low-plastics future, has been granted an extension by the main donor, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad).
IMO explores ocean threats from rocket launch debris
Debris dumped in the ocean during the launch of spaceflight activities could potentially harm the environment. However, a gap in existing international regulations means it is difficult to assess and manage the waste generated by these activities.
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