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Statement 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
Continue ReadingDark fleet, decarbonization and geopolitical pressures remain top maritime focus areas in 2025
Range of pressing issues to be addressed this year by the world’s shipping regulator.
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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.
Polar Maritime Seminar highlights safety and sustainability in polar shipping
The 2025 Polar Maritime Seminar, co-hosted by IMO and Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council, in cooperation with the Arctic Council’s Working Group on the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment, concluded today in London.
Yemen bolsters port security capacity amid ongoing maritime threats
A national training on enhancing port facility security was completed in Aden, Yemen (14-16 January), as part of the EU-funded Red Sea Project.
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