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NextWave Seafarers Project launched to bridge global seafarer gap
New initiative aims to tackle rising demands on the shipping sector while strengthening the maritime workforce.
Continue ReadingStatement on the release of the Galaxy Leader crew
IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has welcomed the release of the crew of the MV Galaxy Leader, after more than a year in captivity.
Continue ReadingIMO launches Regional Presence Office for the MENA region in Alexandria, Egypt
New office will coordinate technical assistance for countries in the region in the areas of maritime safety, security and environmental sustainability.
Continue ReadingIMO Secretary-General joins school children to launch ocean-themed World Maritime Day 2025
“Our ocean, Our obligation, Our opportunity” theme launched for 2025
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International Women's Day: IMO spotlights gender data gap
IMO marked International Women's Day, observed on 8 March each year, with a call for action to close the gender data gap in maritime and secure a more inclusive future for women in the sector.
Chittagong ship recyclers receive best practice guidance for hazardous waste management
Ship recyclers in Bangladesh have come together to look at best practices for hazardous waste management ahead of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) entering into force on 26 June 2025.
Red Sea nations step up search and rescue coordination
Maritime authorities and rescue coordination centres in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are working to strengthen regional coordination and boost their search and rescue capabilities, with IMO support.
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