Whats New 2015
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IMO Secretary-General Sekimizu speaks about the need to ensure the highest safety standards on domestic ferries in the latest IMO News. The issue also includes features on the World Maritime University and maritime security. more....
World celebrates Day of the Seafarer 2015
Another successful Day of the Seafarer was celebrated on 25 June, with millions of people worldwide engaging on social media under the campaign theme, #CareerAtSea with hundreds of people sharing photos of their life at sea. The result is a mosaic of what a career at sea looks like through the eyes of many maritime professionals around the globe, helping to inspire people to consider a maritime career. The campaign also saw many countries organize events and celebrations to honour those who have chosen a Career at Sea. (more...)
A new marine pollution instrument
The Nairobi International Convention on
the Removal of Wrecks, which entered into force internationally in
April this year, provides another tool in the armoury of global treaties
adopted by IMO which are intended to help prevent pollution from ships
and minimize any damage caused. IMO’s Jan De Boer gave a presentation on
the “Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention: A new marine pollution
instrument” at a seminar on marine pollution in London (25 June)
organized by Lloyd’s Maritime Academy. more...
the Removal of Wrecks, which entered into force internationally in
April this year, provides another tool in the armoury of global treaties
adopted by IMO which are intended to help prevent pollution from ships
and minimize any damage caused. IMO’s Jan De Boer gave a presentation on
the “Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention: A new marine pollution
instrument” at a seminar on marine pollution in London (25 June)
organized by Lloyd’s Maritime Academy. more...
IMO in China for Day of the Seafarer
IMO’s Assistant Secretary-General Andy Winbow, a former seafarer himself, is in China on the Day of the Seafarer, delivering a keynote speech at a Competition of Seafarers’ Skills, held in Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, China (25-27 June). more...
Supporting the protection of South East Asian seas
A project to identify potential sea areas in South East Asia which could be put forward for designation as Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) is gaining traction with the holding of a second regional meeting in Hanoi, Viet Nam (24-25 June). A PSSA can gain extra protection through the adoption of associated protective measures, such as ship routeing systems. more...
IMO and the National Maritime Museum explore migration at sea
IMO has partnered with the National
Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom, to take a closer
look at issues surrounding migration at sea. The RE•THINK space allows
visitors to discover and reflect on a given theme from a different
perspective. The current exhibition on migration features three short
films produced by IMO. The films explore the following perspectives:
“The migrants’ story”, “The rescuers’ story” and “The international
response”. This special exhibition runs through to November 2015 at the
Museum and the films can also be viewed here.
Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom, to take a closer
look at issues surrounding migration at sea. The RE•THINK space allows
visitors to discover and reflect on a given theme from a different
perspective. The current exhibition on migration features three short
films produced by IMO. The films explore the following perspectives:
“The migrants’ story”, “The rescuers’ story” and “The international
response”. This special exhibition runs through to November 2015 at the
Museum and the films can also be viewed here.
Technical cooperation in the spotlight
Secretary-General Sekimizu has opened the Technical Co-operation Committee (TC) 65th session (22-24 June), which is being chaired by Mr. Zulkurnain Ayub (Malaysia). Items on the agenda include the review of activities delivered during 2014 and the proposed Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP) for 2016-2017. Click here for photos..
Fouling workshops in Asia
A national workshop on the implementation of the Anti-fouling Systems Convention has been held in Viet Nam (18-19 June). A second national workshop, on biofouling, is being held in the Philippines (22-23 June). IMO’s Markus Helavuori is in attendance. more...
Day of the Seafarer photo wall launched
What does a career at sea look like? In the run up to Day of the Seafarer on 25 June IMO has launched an online photo wall
inviting people around the world to post their best photos of careers
at sea and other maritime professions. On board ship, in port or in
training – post photos of yourself, colleagues or amazing seascapes. Be
inspired and join the campaign to inspire young people to consider a
career at sea. Find out more about the campaign here.
inviting people around the world to post their best photos of careers
at sea and other maritime professions. On board ship, in port or in
training – post photos of yourself, colleagues or amazing seascapes. Be
inspired and join the campaign to inspire young people to consider a
career at sea. Find out more about the campaign here.