Whats New 2016
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Empowering women in the maritime sector
A regional conference supporting women in the maritime
sector is being held in Debre Zeyit, Ethiopia (23-26 February). Under the theme
“Every Mile Counts: Building a legacy by women in the maritime sector" the
event is providing assistance to the Association of Women Managers in the
Maritime Sector in East and Southern Africa (WOMESA),
focusing on key achievements through constitutional, legislative and
institutional reforms – both for and by women. more...
sector is being held in Debre Zeyit, Ethiopia (23-26 February). Under the theme
“Every Mile Counts: Building a legacy by women in the maritime sector" the
event is providing assistance to the Association of Women Managers in the
Maritime Sector in East and Southern Africa (WOMESA),
focusing on key achievements through constitutional, legislative and
institutional reforms – both for and by women. more...
Supporting Ghana’s maritime administration
IMO is leading a technical advisory mission to Accra, Ghana (15-19 February) to assess the functioning of the maritime administration and assist in the review of its maritime legislation. The aim is to assist Ghana’s maritime safety administration and to look at ways to increase the effectiveness of flag, port and coastal State functions. more...
Assessing the Sudan’s maritime sector needs
IMO has completed an advisory and needs assessment mission (7-11 February) to assist the Sudan in building the capacities of its maritime sector. The mission identified the priorities and the steps forward for the development of the maritime sector in the Sudan. A road map of the follow-up actions to be taken, including the development of the human resource capacity and the long and short term training needs, is now being drawn up. more...
Infographic shows how the Polar Code protects the environment
A new IMO infographic illustrating "How the Polar Code protects the environment"
has been launched today (15 February) in six languages. It depicts the
various environmental requirements and recommendations of the Polar Code
relating to oil, sewage, garbage, chemicals and invasive species.
Download the infographic in: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. This builds on a previous infographic showing what the Polar Code means for ship safety, available in six languages here. more...
has been launched today (15 February) in six languages. It depicts the
various environmental requirements and recommendations of the Polar Code
relating to oil, sewage, garbage, chemicals and invasive species.
Download the infographic in: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. This builds on a previous infographic showing what the Polar Code means for ship safety, available in six languages here. more...
Ballast water manual progressing at Sub-Committee
The current draft of the "Ballast Water Management – How to do it" manual is on the table at the Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR), 3rd session (15-19 February), as the BWM Convention edges closer to entry into force. Other items on the agenda include draft MARPOL amendments and discussion of black carbon. The meeting was opened by IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and is being chaired by Mr Sveinung Oftedal (Norway). Click for photos. more...
IMO and EC cooperation confirmed
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim is in Brussels today (9
February) to meet European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc. In their first
meeting since Mr Lim’s appointment at the beginning of the year, the two
enjoyed productive discussions about climate change, passenger ship safety and
the need to promote quality shipping. Commissioner Bulc confirmed that the EC
was fully behind the principle that shipping should be governed by an
international regulatory framework developed by IMO and pledged her support for
active cooperation between the Commission and IMO. Mr Lim goes on to meet senior
EC civil servants during the remainder of his visit.
February) to meet European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc. In their first
meeting since Mr Lim’s appointment at the beginning of the year, the two
enjoyed productive discussions about climate change, passenger ship safety and
the need to promote quality shipping. Commissioner Bulc confirmed that the EC
was fully behind the principle that shipping should be governed by an
international regulatory framework developed by IMO and pledged her support for
active cooperation between the Commission and IMO. Mr Lim goes on to meet senior
EC civil servants during the remainder of his visit.
New video shows training on ballast water sampling and analysis
IMO has launched a video showing practical
training on ballast water sampling and analysis (8 February). This is part of
the organization’s efforts, under the GloBallast
Partnerships Programme, to counter the threat to ecosystems by invasive species
transported in the ballast water of ships. The video includes a recent training
exercise that brought together scientific experts, port state control
inspectors and marine biologists from various countries with a view to
understanding the possible challenges of implementing IMO’s Ballast Water
Management (BWM)
Convention.
training on ballast water sampling and analysis (8 February). This is part of
the organization’s efforts, under the GloBallast
Partnerships Programme, to counter the threat to ecosystems by invasive species
transported in the ballast water of ships. The video includes a recent training
exercise that brought together scientific experts, port state control
inspectors and marine biologists from various countries with a view to
understanding the possible challenges of implementing IMO’s Ballast Water
Management (BWM)
Convention.
IMO joins 70th UN birthday celebrations
IMO Secretary-General Lim was in attendance as UN
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked the formation of the UN in London, UK, with
a full house of students and diplomats (5 February). Speaking in Central Hall Westminster (photo gallery) where the first UN Secretary-General was appointed 70 years ago, Mr. Ban
addressed issues including climate change, the need for more women in global
leadership roles, and the migrant crisis. IMO contributes to these and many
more global issues, and has been joining the rest of the UN family in
celebrating the 70th birthday (see here). more...
Addressing biodiversity in the high seas
The UN is developing a new treaty to address the conservation of marine life and biodiversity in the high seas, beyond national territorial waters. Ahead of a preparatory committee meeting, to be held in March-April 2016, IMO’s Ed Kleverlaan attended an international workshop in Singapore (3-4 February) and outlined existing treaties and mechanisms to protect the oceans, such as the particularly sensitive sea areas (PSSAs) designated by IMO. more...