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Getting on board the green shipping revolution (video)
Explore the solutions propelling the green shipping revolution! A new video from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) delves into the innovative technologies and transformative approaches shaping the future of sustainable shipping, driven by the ambitious 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.
Industry leaders focus on future at 60th anniversary of Facilitation Convention
Global shipping influencers have applauded the historic changes brought about by IMO’s Facilitation Convention, which continues to shape the future of maritime transport six decades after it was adopted.
Pacific women in maritime begin specialized leadership training under SMART-C Women Project
Women maritime professionals from the Pacific region have completed their first training session under the IMO-Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project.
IMO supports efforts to combat waste dumping at sea
Five Member States in Central America and the Caribbean are exploring pathways to ratify and implement the London Protocol (LP) - the global treaty that bans the dumping of waste at sea.
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 Convention entering into force on 26 June 2025.
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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.
Bangladesh moves to strengthen ship recycling and hazardous waste laws
Draft amendments to update Bangladesh’s ship recycling and hazardous waste management legislation have been developed through the IMO’s SENSREC project, with the aim of aligning the industry with international environmental and safety standards.
Supporting marine casualty investigations in the Pacific
Pacific countries have enhanced their capacity to conduct marine casualty investigations following a technical IMO training course in Nadi, Fiji (17-21 February).