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New Maritime Labour Convention amendments set to boost seafarers’ conditions
Seafarers are set to benefit from improved working and living conditions following the adoption of important amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006.
Port State Control Officers receive advanced training in Comoros
A training session led by IMO was held in Anjouan, Comoros (7-11 April) to strengthen Port State Control (PSC) capabilities and support maritime safety, security and environmental compliance in the region.
Nominations open for Women’s Leadership and Empowerment training
Women in mid-stage maritime careers are invited to the inaugural “Maritime Women’s Leadership and Empowerment” training course in Malmo, Sweden, from September to October 2025.
IMO shares expertise on oil spill response
IMO has outlined key insights for tackling marine pollution incidents at INTERSPILL 2025 in London, United Kingdom (8-10 April).
Global push to combat biofouling gains momentum
A global task force made up of partner countries and organizations of the GloFouling Partnerships Project is laying the groundwork for a follow-up initiative to address biofouling, which continues to be a major threat to ocean health.
IMO opens global talks to secure net-zero deal for shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) opened a critical round of negotiations aimed at finalizing new binding regulations to steer international shipping towards net-zero emissions over the next 25 years.
Supporting navigational safety in the Philippines
Maritime safety and e-navigation were in the spotlight as representatives from IMO, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Philippines came together in Manila under the SMART-C Traffic Project (28 March – 4 April).
Further progress on IMO "net zero framework" in Working Group
The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 19) met for its 19th session from 31 March to 1 April 2025, chaired by Mr. Sveinung Oftedal (Norway). The meeting was attended by some 1,000 delegates.
ITLOS-IMO joint Workshop explores maritime legal issues
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) joint Workshop (28 March), held at IMO Headquarters in London, brought together a range of legal experts from both organizations to discuss key maritime issues.