Whats New 2018
Closer look at the interpretation of maritime law
The challenges posed by maritime crime are bringing about discussions on legal issues involving the interpretation and implementation of maritime law. As a result, a workshop has taken place in Sri Lanka, Colombo (18-20 June) where maritime law experts and practitioners from around the world met to participate in two main sessions aimed at gathering State practice and interpretation information related to international legal instruments. more...
Supporting Member States towards the UN SDGS
IMO’s comprehensive technical cooperation programme supports Member States to implement IMO treaties effectively. This is one way in which IMO supports the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Technical Cooperation Committee, which is meeting for its 68th session (18-20 June), will be updated on key IMO capacity-building programmes. IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim opened the 68th session, which is being chaired by Mr. Zulkurnain Ayub (Malaysia). (Photos). more...
Fishers fatalities give impetus to fishing vessel safety work
Preliminary estimates of fatalities in fishing are now over 32 000 people annually. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says that the number of fishers injured or suffering from work-related illnesses are much higher. These stark figures provided the background to talks at the Fifth International Fishing Industry Safety & Health Conference (iFish5) (10–13 June), in St. John’s, Canada. IMO’s Sandra Allnutt outlined IMO’s work to address fishing vessel safety. more...
IMO events bring port issues to the fore
Global trade by sea is dependent on the interconnection between ships, ports and people – and everyone needs to be involved, from port operators, to regulators, to maritime security experts and innovators in technology. The theme of mutual cooperation and collaboration was highlighted throughout a special event on ports (11 June) and a symposium on port security operations (12-13 June), held at IMO Headquarters. more...
Standardising data for effective electronic business
IMO’s Facilitation Committee, meeting for its 42nd session, has approved a completely revised and updated structure for its Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business, including a new standard IMO reference data set, which will be used as basis for automated and digital systems for exchange of information when ships arrive at and depart from ports. more....
Graduation day for future maritime law leaders
IMO’s
globally recognized training centre, the IMO International Maritime Law
Institute (IMLI), has held its 29th annual
graduation ceremony at the Maritime Museum in Vittoriosa, Malta (9 June).
Fifty-one students from 41 countries graduated from programs covering all areas
of international maritime law in a ceremony presided over by IMO Secretary-General
and Chair of the IMLI Governing Board, Kitack Lim, who heralded the Institute
and congratulated the graduates on their achievement. more...
Seafarer’s wellbeing at the heart of this year’s Day of the Seafarer campaign
Seafarers' rights to be treated fairly and enjoy quality of life at sea is the focus this year's Day of the Seafarer campaign, under the theme: Seafarer's wellbeing. "Day of the Seafarer 2018 (25 June) will provide a platform to advocate for higher standards of welfare and enable shipping companies and others within the industry to show how they provide a good working environment for seafarers and thereby make a positive contribution to their wellbeing," said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim. more...
Maritime security drills in Uruguay
Drills and exercises to test maritime security knowledge and update skills are under way during a national workshop in Montevideo, Uruguay (5 to 8 June). The National Workshop has been designed to strengthen the technical capability of Designated Authority officials, port security officials and managers with respect to enhancing maritime security through conducting drills and exercises in accordance with the ISPS Code and relevant IMO guidance, by using the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Drills and Exercises Manual. more...