Whats New 2019
Diploma awarded to future maritime leaders
Students at the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) marked the successful completion of an intensive year of studies at a graduation ceremony held in Malta, (15 June). "Dear students, do not forget that it will be our concerted efforts that will ensure that our beautiful oceans are protected for future generations." said IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim who was addressing the graduates. more...
IMO and UN Environment – working together to keep the Mediterranean clean
A key IMO-administered pollution response
facility in the Mediterranean is to undertake a far-reaching programme of
activities designed to help address the adverse effects of shipping on human
health and marine ecosystems. At their bi-annual meeting in Malta (11-13
June), focal points for the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre
for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC), have agreed a number of steps. more...
France signs up to fishing vessel training treaty
France has become the 29th State to sign up to the IMO treaty on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F). The Convention sets the certification and minimum training requirements for crews of seagoing fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and above. It entered into force in 2012 and is a key pillar among the international instruments addressing fishing vessel safety. Ambassador Nicole Taillefer, Permanent Representative of France to IMO, met IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim at IMO Headquarters, London, to deposit the instruments of accession (12 June).
IMO explores the gender agenda at Nor-Shipping
In a year when promoting and empowering women is a dominant theme throughout the maritime community, IMO hosted a special event at the Nor-Shipping exhibition (6 June) to highlight the some of the challenges – and the solutions – around encouraging women to take up seafaring roles. more...
A sustainable maritime future for Africa
A
wide-ranging discussion during the "Africa@Nor-Shipping"
event in Oslo, Norway (5 June) explored a host of topics related to unlocking the full potential of Africa’s blue
economy. Three separate expert panels addressed
competition among different maritime sectors, ocean governance and the
importance of complying with international regulatory regimes,
particularly IMO’s ship safety, maritime security and environment rules. more...
Safety matters
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) is meeting for its 101st session (5-14 June), with a busy agenda encompassing maritime autonomous surface ships, polar shipping, fuel oil safety, goal-based standards and other agenda items. A number of draft amendments will be adopted, including amendments to mandatory Codes covering the carriage of potentially hazardous cargoes.The MSC was opened by IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and is being chaired by Mr. Brad Groves (Australia). Read more here. Click for photos more...
“Sustainable and balanced” – IMO Secretary-General outlines blueprint for blue growth
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim delivered a strong reminder about the vital importance of balanced and sustainable development to delegates at the Ocean Leadership conference at the Nor-Shipping 2019 conference in Oslo today (4 June). In a keynote address, Mr Lim spoke of the Sustainable Development Goals as a unifying factor breathing life into global efforts to improve the lives of people everywhere. more...
Laying the legal groundwork to protect Viet Nam's seas
IMO is supporting Viet Nam in its work to apply two IMO treaties aimed at protecting the marine environment. Under the MEPSEAS* project, a first national training course in Hai Phong, Viet Nam (3-7 June) is dealing with legal implementation of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) and Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS) conventions.Participants are key personnel involved in developing national policies and drafting national regulation. They are being trained on developing the legal, policy and institutional framework to implement the priority conventions the country has chosen under the MEPSEAS project. more...
The Polar Code - from theory to practice
IMO was on hand to offer advice and guidance at the third edition of the Arctic Council's Arctic Shipping Best Practice Information Forum, held in London, United Kingdom (3-4 June). The Forum supports the effective implementation of IMO's
Polar Code. This year's theme was "'From Theory to Practice" and provided an opportunity for sharing of best practices and experiences. The Forum was attended by representatives from a range of stakeholders with an interest in safe and environmentally sound Arctic shipping.
more...