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IMO Secretary-General calls for solutions, compromise at shipping climate talks
IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has urged countries to focus on solutions and areas of convergence as ongoing negotiations for cutting emissions from ships begin this week at the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 82).
Training in Kenya to boost security planning for ports
Key maritime agencies in Kenya have upgraded their skills in port security planning, through a training workshop led by IMO in Mombasa (23-26 September). The initiative aims to support Kenyan maritime authorities to strengthen essential measures to secure the country’s ports.
Landmarks light up in blue for World Maritime Day
From the Osmangazi Bridge in Türkiye to the Baron Bliss Lighthouse of Belize, landmarks across the globe were illuminated in “maritime blue” on 26 September to mark World Maritime Day.
IMO holds ship recycling workshop in Pakistan
A workshop to promote sustainable ship recycling was held in Pakistan – one of the top five ship recycling nations in the world. The SENSREC-DW Project held its first workshop in Karachi on 16 September, following IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez’s first official visit to the country.
UN agencies join forces to tackle extreme maritime weather
The United Nations bodies responsible for meteorological and maritime affairs have underscored the link between maritime safety and climate change, calling for stronger collaboration to address the issue at the 2nd WMO-IMO Symposium on Extreme Maritime Weather.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines moves to digitalize its maritime sector
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is advancing plans to establish a Maritime Single Window (MSW) to digitalize its maritime sector. As of 1 January, 2024, all IMO Member States are required to implement MSW systems to streamline port procedures and enhance efficiency.
IMO opens its doors for Open House Festival
Members of the public were invited to visit IMO’s official headquarters in London on 21 and 22 September, as part of the Open House Festival. Visitors had the chance to tour the building and meet IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez.
IMO updates ASEAN states
IMO has updated ASEAN states on its work at the latest ASEAN maritime transport working group session. The 47th session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Maritime Transport Working Group (ASEAN MTWG) was held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam (17 to 18 September), followed by the ASEAN-US Workshop: Developing Sustainable Ports Through Policy, Planning, Partnership and Innovation (19-20 September).
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SMART-C spotlights developing countries’ progress in maritime sustainability
Solutions for a greener global shipping industry were highlighted by international delegates attending a SMART-C Conference held in Busan, South Korea (11 September).