Archive 2021
New report examines sea-based sources of marine litter
A new report by GESAMP outlines the various sources of marine litter and the impact and assesses the current availability of data and identifies knowledge gaps for the main categories of sea-based sources of marine plastic litter.
Shipping’s decarbonization – opportunities for developing countries
The decarbonization of the global shipping industry will require new low-carbon fuels. This presents a great opportunity for developing countries, a COP 26 side event heard. The IMO-UNCTAD organized event, Seizing opportunities for developing countries in providing zero-carbon fuels to global shipping (10 November), was held during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Reuniting after COVID - international organizations meet at IMO
Reuniting after COVID, IMO hosted the annual meeting for all UK Based International Organizations (UKBIO), to discuss a range of topics, including the impact of COVID-19 and post Brexit updates.
First remote audits completed
The first two remote audits under IMO's Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) have been successfully completed following efforts to reduce the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the audit schedule. Continuity in the IMSAS is key to promoting the consistent and effective implementation of the applicable IMO instruments and to assist Member States to improve their capabilities as flag, coastal and port States.
A global network for energy efficient shipping – film launch
From Africa to the Pacific, a host of pilot projects and capacity-building initiatives to show shipping decarbonisation in action are highlighted in a new IMO film: “A global network for energy efficient shipping.”
Remove slime from ships to cut emissions
Keeping ships’ hulls free from just a thin layer of slime can reduce a ship’s GHG emissions by up to 25 per cent, according to the preliminary findings of a new study, launched at COP 26 (4 November).
Supporting digital clearance in Pacific ports
IMO and the World Bank Group have joined forces to assist countries in the Pacific region to design pilot projects to encourage adoption of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system to digitalize clearance processes in their ports. More than 40 participants* from Fijian authorities and other relevant stakeholders joined the World Bank Group and IMO to take part in an induction webinar (2-3 November) on the MSW initiative for the Pacific region.
IMO at COP 26 - updates on work to cut GHG emissions from shipping
IMO has reported on its latest progress and achievements in addressing GHG emissions from international shipping at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26), in Glasgow, United Kingdom (31-12 November).
Impact of biofouling on GHG emissions - report launch at COP 26
The Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety* will debut the early findings of its new "Report on the Impact of Ships' Biofouling on Greenhouse Gas Emissions" at COP 26.