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Maritime security training underway in Ethiopia
Ethiopian maritime security officials are enhancing their knowledge and skills around flag State control and compliance through an IMO workshop taking pace in Addis Ababa (1-5 July). It is the latest in a series of workshops delivered by IMO under the EU-funded Red Sea Project.
Reducing marine plastic litter – global project extended through 2025
A major global project to help the maritime transport and fishing sectors in developing countries move towards a low-plastics future, has been granted an extension by the main donor, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad).
IMO explores ocean threats from rocket launch debris
Debris dumped in the ocean during the launch of spaceflight activities could potentially harm the environment. However, a gap in existing international regulations means it is difficult to assess and manage the waste generated by these activities.
Learn about ballast water management with new online course
A new free-to-access course on ballast water management is now publicly available on IMO’s e-learning platform. The course, ‘Introduction to Ballast Water Management and Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement’, is open to the public, giving all stakeholders in the maritime community and beyond the opportunity to learn about IMO's work in this area.
Supporting Indonesia to accede to key fishing vessel safety treaty
Indonesia is being supported by the International Maritime Organization on the steps needed to accede to the key fishing vessel safety treaty: the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA). A national consultation visit held in Bali (24-28 June) took place, at the request of Indonesia, to provide expert legal and technical assistance to support the State's accession process and ensure effective compliance and implementation.
69 Students Graduate from IMO’s International Maritime Law Institute
A total of 69 students from 38 countries graduated from the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Malta, marking the completion of the Class of 2023-2024. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of these new maritime law professionals who are poised to make significant contributions to the international maritime community.
IMO showcases support for developing countries
IMO showcased its full range of technical cooperation projects at an informal workshop highlighting the support available to Member States. Delegates took the opportunity to learn how they can access this assistance.
Maritime security training on control and compliance concludes in Mombasa
Maritime agencies in Kenya are examining critical control and compliance measures to be carried out on ships entering the country’s ports, to ensure maritime security.
Comoros sets out National Action Plan to strengthen oil spill response
Comoros has outlined an action plan to further support its national oil spill preparedness and response framework, following in-depth IMO training held in the capital city, Moroni from 10-13 June.