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IMO Council steps up action on transparency and access to information
The IMO Council has decided to live-stream its plenary meetings and make its documents accessible to the public, in a bid to boost transparency in the Organization.
Continue ReadingWorld Maritime Day theme 2025: Our Ocean - Our Obligation - Our Opportunity
Protecting the ocean is central to 2025 world maritime theme.
Continue ReadingCaptain Ian Finley to receive IMO International Maritime Prize
Captain Ian Finley selected as the recipient of the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2023.
Continue ReadingBravery Awards for tanker and tugboat crews
Two nominations to receive IMO 2024 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.
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Intensive port security training completed in Madagascar
Comorian and Malagasy national authorities gained essential skills and knowledge to help ensure the security of their ports, following a series of IMO training activities held in Antananarivo, Madagascar (9 to 19 July).
Students speak up: How to boost diversity in maritime climate action
Creating content for younger generations. Strengthening connections with academia. Highlighting impactful work in developing countries.
These were some of the solutions brainstormed by a group of 15 enthusiastic students who came together at IMO HQ to focus on how to attract more diverse talent into the maritime decarbonization sector.
Open call for shipping and fisheries companies to join new global alliance on ocean litter
Businesses operating in the shipping and fisheries sectors are invited to express their interest in joining the Marine Plastic Litter Global Industry Alliance (GIA).
The alliance will bring together maritime and fisheries industry leaders to find innovative solutions to prevent and reduce ocean plastic pollution.
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