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Regional training prepares African countries for IMO audits
A regional training course designed to strengthen the implementation of IMO treaties in African Member States has concluded in Tunis, Tunisia.
Interim generic guidelines agreed for training seafarers on ships using alternative fuels
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping has agreed on draft interim generic guidelines for training seafarers working on ships powered by alternative fuels and new technologies.
Enhancing maritime security in Somalia
IMO has reinforced its commitment to strengthening
maritime security in Somalia, hosting two capacity-building workshops in
Berbera (10–12 February) and Bosaso (17–18 February).
Ghana charts course towards a National Action Plan for greener shipping
Ghana has commenced work to develop a National Action Plan (NAP) to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping, in line with IMO's GHG Strategy.
New IMO CARES report urges decarbonization of domestic shipping in Africa, Caribbean
A new report has highlighted key actions to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from domestic shipping in Africa and the Caribbean.
African countries prepare to roll out net-zero shipping strategy
African countries have mapped out practical measures they can take to advance the green transition of shipping on the continent, focusing on maritime governance, infrastructure development, and job creation.
IMO agrees to draft Revised Action Plan on marine plastics
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response has agreed on the draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships, with a view to its approval by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) when it meets on 7 to 11 April 2025.
Nine countries announced as 2025 partners for IMO's GreenVoyage2050 Programme
Nine countries have been selected as the 2025 partnering countries of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme, IMO’s flagship technical cooperation programme supporting implementation of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.
Djibouti workshop strengthens port facility security
Local authorities in
Djibouti have strengthened their port facility security plans (PFSPs) and upskilled
the personnel responsible for their implementation in Djibouti City
(26-30 January).