Whats New 2015
Next steps for IMO/Norad project
Senior officials from the six south-east Asia countries benefiting from an IMO-Norwegian Development Cooperation Agency (Norad) marine environment project are meeting for their second high-level meeting in Bangkok, Thailand (9-10 November) to review progress and discuss the next steps. The project is supporting the participating countries (Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam) in the legal, policy and institutional reforms and associated capacity building needed for effective ratification and implementation of a number of IMO's environmental treaties. more...
Djibouti contingency planning exercise
A national table top exercise on maritime contingency planning is being conducted in Djibouti (9-10 November), as part of a series of events leading up to the official opening of the Djibouti Regional Training Centre on Thursday (12 November). The aim of the exercise is to improve procedures and policies when faced with complex maritime security incidents. The table top exercise follows the successful model of table top exercises carried out in west and central Africa and is the first of a planned series in east Africa. more...
IMO joins 70th UN birthday celebrations
IMO has participated in celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. This includes sending the UN’s digital
ambassador Elyx, the cartoon character specially developed by renowned French
artist Yak, to see IMO’s headquarters and work in the field. Elyx’s virtual
journey around the world in 70 days
shed light on the work of the UN, with UN agencies and other bodies
contributing to show Elyx interacting with different areas of their work, and sharing
the results via social media. Additionally, around 200 iconic monuments,
buildings, museums, bridges and other landmarks in nearly 60 countries around
the world were lit up in UN blue. See IMO’s contributions here.
ambassador Elyx, the cartoon character specially developed by renowned French
artist Yak, to see IMO’s headquarters and work in the field. Elyx’s virtual
journey around the world in 70 days
shed light on the work of the UN, with UN agencies and other bodies
contributing to show Elyx interacting with different areas of their work, and sharing
the results via social media. Additionally, around 200 iconic monuments,
buildings, museums, bridges and other landmarks in nearly 60 countries around
the world were lit up in UN blue. See IMO’s contributions here.
Guarding against oil and chemical pollution in South Asia
A review of South Asia’s regional plan
for oil and chemical pollution preparedness and response has been
completed in Colombo, Sri Lanka (2-6 November). Participants from five
countries in the region took part in a table-top exercise – testing the
plan and developing a roadmap for its future implementation. more...
for oil and chemical pollution preparedness and response has been
completed in Colombo, Sri Lanka (2-6 November). Participants from five
countries in the region took part in a table-top exercise – testing the
plan and developing a roadmap for its future implementation. more...
History in the making
The role of maritime heritage in raising awareness of modern
shipping has been a strong theme for IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu in
recent years. It was echoed at the annual meeting of the International Congress
of Maritime Museums in Hong Kong today (5 November) in a presentation by IMO’s
Fred Kenney, which also touched on the complementary role modern shipping can
play in lending a contemporary relevance to museum collections. more...
shipping has been a strong theme for IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu in
recent years. It was echoed at the annual meeting of the International Congress
of Maritime Museums in Hong Kong today (5 November) in a presentation by IMO’s
Fred Kenney, which also touched on the complementary role modern shipping can
play in lending a contemporary relevance to museum collections. more...
Maritime security training in Viet Nam
A national workshop on advanced port security drills and exercises is taking place in Hanoi, Viet Nam (3-6 November). Port security officials, managers and officials designated by the national authority to deal with security incidents are getting the opportunity to take part in simulated security exercises in order to test the skills and knowledge gained in theoretical lessons, discussions and group work. The aim is to equip the participants for future planning, conduct and evaluation of security exercises, in order to improve the implementation of IMO maritime security measures. more...
Islamic Republic of Iran prepares for London Protocol
A three-day national workshop on the London Protocol is concluding today (2-4 November) in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. The workshop is focussing on raising awareness of the Protocol amongst relevant national agencies and organisations as well as setting out the key elements of implementing and enforcing the Protocol. The Islamic Republic of Iran is finalising its process to accede to the London Protocol. more...
Ballast systems approval process in focus
IMO’s Stefan Micallef has opened the International Forum on Ballast Water Management Technical Cooperation 2015, which is being held in Busan, Republic of Korea (3-4 November). The Forum is focusing on type approval of ballast water management systems and the ongoing revision of the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8). The Forum is being hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea.
Legislative run-down for Myanmar officials
Government officials from Myanmar are attending a five-day workshop at IMO Headquarters (2-6 November). The workshop will cover IMO treaties on liability and compensation, the draft Myanmar Merchant Shipping Law and fair treatment of seafarers. The workshop is being supported by IMO, ITF, Seafarer Rights International and the IOPC funds. more...