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Somali maritime security training targets ‘whole-of-government’ approach
Somali officials have strengthened their skills in decision-making and policy development through an IMO-led workshop focusing on a ‘whole of government’ approach to maritime security.
Supporting Ballast Water Management and Anti-fouling Systems Conventions in Madagascar
A national workshop in Antananarivo, Madagascar (14-17 May) has underscored the importance of IMO’s Ballast Water Management (BWM) and Anti-fouling Systems Conventions for the protection of the marine environment and biodiversity.
IMO Secretary-General spotlights seafarer safety amid ongoing Red Sea attacks and resurging piracy
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has underscored the plight of seafarers on the frontlines of maritime security threats, in light of ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea as well as rising cases of piracy off the coast of Somalia.
Supporting ballast water management in Cameroon
IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention) was the focus of a national workshop in Edea, Cameroon (14-16 May). Government officials received training on how to implement and enforce the BWM Convention, which aims to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms in ships’ ballast water from one region to another.
Strengthening maritime security in the Philippines
Philippine officials have successfully completed the IMO National Training Course for Port Facility Security Auditors, held in Manila, the Philippines (6-9 May). Senior officials from the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) – were trained in how to conduct port facility security audits and how to prepare effective reporting and follow-up actions.
IMO promotes safe, sustainable ship recycling in Bangladesh
A series of workshops held in Dhaka and Chattogram in Bangladesh has equipped up to 300 key stakeholders with essential knowledge about how to recycle ships in a safe and environmentally-sound manner. Four workshops held between April and May 2024 engaged ship managers, representatives of regulatory bodies and other stakeholders.
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Caribbean maritime administrations updated at regional meeting
Caribbean Member States have been updated on the latest developments at IMO during the Regional Meeting of Directors and Heads of Maritime Administrations (DIHMAR 3) in Rockley, Christ Church, Barbados (2-3 May 2024). Directors and Heads of maritime administrations were informed on information resources for latest regulatory and other developments at IMO.
Pushing for implementation of hazardous and noxious substances liability treaty
The final piece of the puzzle in the liability and compensation treaty regime for shipping will fall into place when the 2010 Convention on Liability for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS) enters into force.
Latin American countries push coordinated work to tackle marine plastic litter
Ensuring litter does not reach the sea from shipping and fisheries in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is a key ambition for countries in Latin America. Seven countries in the region have set out their priorities for regional action, during a meeting in Brasilia, Brazil (8-12 April): the Latin America Regional Task Force Meeting and Workshop, held under the GloLitter Partnerships Project.