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IMO Council makes key changes to how it conducts meetings
The IMO Council has modernized its meeting procedures to formally allow virtual participation and public livestreaming of plenary discussions.
Tackling transboundary oil spills in the Gulf of Thailand
Countries bordering the Gulf of Thailand have finalized a set of guidelines to manage the use of chemical dispersants to respond to oil spills in the region.
States work towards regional maritime security strategy for the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden
Signatory States of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) are working to develop a framework for regional coordination to tackle shared maritime threats.
Putting IMO instruments into practice in the Pacific
Public officials from 11 Pacific Islands countries have improved their capacity to implement some of IMO’s most crucial conventions, following a regional workshop in Nadi, Fiji.
Forum highlights new solutions to tackle invasive species
The 3rd GloFouling Partnerships R&D Forum and Exhibition held in Busan, Republic of Korea has shone a spotlight on the harmful impacts of invasive aquatic species – along with innovative ways to halt their spread.
Vanuatu makes headway on national maritime policy
The Government of Vanuatu is forging ahead with the development of the One-Vanuatu Maritime Policy (OVMP), with the support of IMO and the Pacific Community.
Supporting ballast water management in East Asia
IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention) was in the spotlight at a regional workshop in Singapore, (12-14 November).
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Supporting casualty investigation and reporting in the Caribbean
Casualty investigation is crucial in order to learn from maritime incidents. A regional workshop held in Suriname focused on enhancing the rate of investigation and reporting into marine casualties and incidents.