Whats New 2016
New approach to maritime security needed
Good maritime security should not be seen as an end in itself, it is a means to an end as it underpins and enables sustainable maritime development which supports improved and sustainable economic development. This was the message delivered by IMO’s Chris Trelawny, who was speaking at the International Sea Power and Security Symposium 2016, held in Istanbul, Turkey (13-14 April) which focused on the theme of “Collaboration for Maritime Security”.
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Maritime women raise Pacific profile
The Pacific Women
in Maritime Association (PacWiMA) is being re-launched this week at a
conference organized by IMO and the Pacific Community (SPC) (11-15 April). Hosted by Tonga
and supported by New Zealand, the conference reinforces the regional commitment
for a Pacific Platform for Action on Advancement of Women and Gender Equality.
By developing targets and indicators on women’s rights and gender equality,
this provides regional support for the global commitment for sustainable
development through empowering women. more...
in Maritime Association (PacWiMA) is being re-launched this week at a
conference organized by IMO and the Pacific Community (SPC) (11-15 April). Hosted by Tonga
and supported by New Zealand, the conference reinforces the regional commitment
for a Pacific Platform for Action on Advancement of Women and Gender Equality.
By developing targets and indicators on women’s rights and gender equality,
this provides regional support for the global commitment for sustainable
development through empowering women. more...
Young diplomats visit IMO
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has given members of the
Young Diplomats in London (YDL)
an insight into IMO and his life as an international civil servant, at an event
(photos)
hosted at IMO Headquarters, London (12 April). He outlined the importance of
shipping and how IMO treaties cover every aspect of a ship’s life, from the
drawing board to the recycling facility – including design, equipment, seafarer
training and so on. He also talked about his
background as a seafarer and technical expert, and his journey into a new life
as the head of a specialized United Nations agency. more...
Mapping to assist oil spill preparedness in Saint Lucia
IMO is funding
the development of Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Maps, an important oil
spill response preparedness tool, in Saint Lucia. The Government of Saint
Lucia is being assisted in the mapping by the Regional Marine Pollution
Emergency Information and Training Center for the Wider Caribbean (RAC
REMPEITC-Caribe), whose
experts have been touring the island this week (4-8 April 2016) to collect
Geographical Information System
(GiS) data and photos used to catalogue and chart coastal resources at
risk. more...
the development of Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Maps, an important oil
spill response preparedness tool, in Saint Lucia. The Government of Saint
Lucia is being assisted in the mapping by the Regional Marine Pollution
Emergency Information and Training Center for the Wider Caribbean (RAC
REMPEITC-Caribe), whose
experts have been touring the island this week (4-8 April 2016) to collect
Geographical Information System
(GiS) data and photos used to catalogue and chart coastal resources at
risk. more...
Training towards greater maritime security
Extensive maritime security
training involving countries operating under the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC) is
taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (20 March – 7 April). Maritime law
enforcement officials from 17 DCoC signatory States* are participating in
exercises dealing with transnational organized crimes at sea – including,
piracy/armed robbery against ships, drug trafficking, marine terrorism, weapons
smuggling and human trafficking. The training covers theory and hands-on
practical training in conducting criminal investigations at sea, boarding and
searching suspected vessels, collection, handling and preservation of evidence
at sea. more...
training involving countries operating under the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC) is
taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (20 March – 7 April). Maritime law
enforcement officials from 17 DCoC signatory States* are participating in
exercises dealing with transnational organized crimes at sea – including,
piracy/armed robbery against ships, drug trafficking, marine terrorism, weapons
smuggling and human trafficking. The training covers theory and hands-on
practical training in conducting criminal investigations at sea, boarding and
searching suspected vessels, collection, handling and preservation of evidence
at sea. more...
Supporting Mozambique’s coastguard capacity
Maritime security is on the
agenda at a table top exercise taking place in Maputo, Mozambique (5-6 April)
aimed at supporting Mozambique’s national capacity to perform coastguard functions.
The IMO-led exercise involves a range of scenarios, including policy decisions
and crisis/emergency management and response, to highlight the need for an
integrated, multi-agency approach in implementing maritime security measures
and maritime law enforcement. more...
Maritime security in the spotlight at APEC transport meeting
IMO has underlined its support for the joint capacity building
efforts to implement internationally agreed standards for tackling maritime
security threats at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Port
Moresby, Papua New Guinea (4-7 April). Henrik Madsen of IMO’s Subdivision for
Maritime Security and Facilitation addressed the 42nd APEC Transportation
Working Group (TPT WG), of which IMO is a
member. more...
efforts to implement internationally agreed standards for tackling maritime
security threats at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Port
Moresby, Papua New Guinea (4-7 April). Henrik Madsen of IMO’s Subdivision for
Maritime Security and Facilitation addressed the 42nd APEC Transportation
Working Group (TPT WG), of which IMO is a
member. more...
Mandatory e-data exchange set to be adopted at Facilitation Committee
The Facilitation Committee, meeting this week (4-8
April), is expected to adopt mandatory requirements for the electronic exchange
of information on cargo, crew and passengers as part of a revised and
modernized annex to the 1965 Convention on Facilitation of International
Maritime Traffic (FAL). Important proposed changes in the revised Annex include
the introduction of a new standard relating to the obligation of public
authorities to establish systems for the electronic exchange of information,
within a period of three years after the adoption of the amendments. Click for photos. more...
April), is expected to adopt mandatory requirements for the electronic exchange
of information on cargo, crew and passengers as part of a revised and
modernized annex to the 1965 Convention on Facilitation of International
Maritime Traffic (FAL). Important proposed changes in the revised Annex include
the introduction of a new standard relating to the obligation of public
authorities to establish systems for the electronic exchange of information,
within a period of three years after the adoption of the amendments. Click for photos. more...
Supporting oil spill response in Dominica
A national
workshop dealing with oil spill contingency planning, funded by IMO, is taking
place in Dominica. It includes an IMO oil spill response awareness session (30
March) attended by officials from Dominica’s Government and petroleum industry.
The workshop participants will then work with RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe
and Polaris Applied Sciences to update Dominica’s national oil spill contingency plan, incorporating Environmental Sensitivity Maps, which were developed
in 2012 with the help of IMO Technical Cooperation assistance. more...
workshop dealing with oil spill contingency planning, funded by IMO, is taking
place in Dominica. It includes an IMO oil spill response awareness session (30
March) attended by officials from Dominica’s Government and petroleum industry.
The workshop participants will then work with RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe
and Polaris Applied Sciences to update Dominica’s national oil spill contingency plan, incorporating Environmental Sensitivity Maps, which were developed
in 2012 with the help of IMO Technical Cooperation assistance. more...