Whats New 2015
UN communication heads discuss the future media landscape
How to build consistent and compelling messages on cross-cutting issues like climate change and sustainable development were among key topics examined at the annual meeting of the UN Communication Group. IMO`s Lee Adamson joined fellow heads of media and communication from more than 40 agencies and programmes across the UN system at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris (17-18June).
Nigeria accedes to five IMO treaties
H.E. Dr. Dalhatu S. Tafida, High Commissioner for Nigeria to the UK and
Permanent Representative of Nigeria to IMO, today (18 June) met IMO
Secretary-General Sekimizu to deposit instruments of accession to five
IMO treaties, including MARPOL Annex VI relating to air pollution requirements and energy efficiency of ships. more...
Permanent Representative of Nigeria to IMO, today (18 June) met IMO
Secretary-General Sekimizu to deposit instruments of accession to five
IMO treaties, including MARPOL Annex VI relating to air pollution requirements and energy efficiency of ships. more...
Regulatory update provided to emissions summit
IMO’s Edmund Hughes has presented an update of international regulatory developments for prevention of air pollution and the energy efficiency of ships to the 11th Integer Emissions Summit (16-18 June) in Brussels, Belgium. The presentation to the marine vessels stream focused on providing information on the outcome of the recent IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee session (MEPC 68). more...
Protecting the marine environment in the Caribbean
On 15 June, RAC/REMPEITC, the regional centre in charge of marine protection in the Caribbean, celebrated 20 years of service. During this time, the centre has assisted countries in the region to ratify and implement international conventions to protect the marine environment, including IMO conventions. Some 180 activities have been attended by more than 4500 participants throughout the Caribbean.
IMO at African Union Summit
IMO was in attendance as an observer at the 25th Summit of the African Union in Sandton, Johannesburg , South Africa (7-15 June). African Heads of State and Government resolved to intensify efforts towards the achievement of "The Africa We Want" as part of the wider African Union Agenda 2063, which includes maritime development as an integral part of the agenda. more...
A career at sea looks like...
As part of its annual Day of the Seafarer campaign, IMO today launches a new video animation
which aims to inspire young people to consider a career at sea. In
order to address the predicted global shortage of seafarers this brand
new video shows how diverse and exciting a career at sea can be. We
invite people from around the world to watch and share the video to
engage as many young people as possible. To find out more about this
year`s campaign, visit us here.
which aims to inspire young people to consider a career at sea. In
order to address the predicted global shortage of seafarers this brand
new video shows how diverse and exciting a career at sea can be. We
invite people from around the world to watch and share the video to
engage as many young people as possible. To find out more about this
year`s campaign, visit us here.
Stressing shared responsibilities
IMO’s Fred Kenney participated in the 3rd International Maritime Congress held in Szczecin, Poland (8-11 June). Speaking on behalf of IMO Secretary-General Sekimizu at the opening session, Mr Kenney stressed the need for coordinated, uniform, global regulation of shipping through the IMO system of shared responsibilities. He also spoke about this year’s World Maritime Day theme “Maritime education and training” and the new IMO Maritime Ambassador Scheme. more...
Mediterranean centre discusses pollution preparedness
The next five-year strategy (2016-2021) for prevention and response to marine pollution from ships in the Mediterranean is being discussed at the Eleventh Meeting of the Focal Points of the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC), at the centre’s headquarters in Malta (15-17 June). Mr Dandu Pughiuc is attending from IMO, which administers REMPEC . more...
Boosting MARPOL Annex VI implementation
A regional workshop aimed at boosting ratification and implementation of MARPOL Annex VI requirements relating to air pollution from ships and energy efficiency is being held in Sri Lanka (16-18 June). IMO’s Theofanis Karayannis is coordinating the workshop, which is being funded by the Government of Canada. more...