Archive 2021
Virtual workshop for oil spills in Pacific Island region
Phase one of a virtual workshop on the ratification and effective implementation of conventions relating to oil pollution preparedness, response and co-operation (OPRC) and the liability and compensation regime in the Pacific Island Region is currently underway.
IMO welcomes 175th Member State
The Republic of Botswana has become the latest State to join the International Maritime Organization (IMO). IMO now has 175 Member States.
Promoting safer fishing in Asia
IMO and the PEW Charitable Trusts have continued their global efforts to boost global fishing safety with a regional webinar aimed at IMO Member States in Asia.
Financial boost for IMO initiatives and institutions
IMO's work on support for seafarers, GHG emissions and affiliated educational institutions have received a financial boost from the Government of Malaysia.
Capacity building for marine casualty investigations
Nine IMO Member States in the Asia & Pacific region are participating in a course to address underreporting of marine casualty investigations.
IMO set to expand regional presence with new office in Pacific
IMO's Technical Cooperation Committee at its 71st session approved the establishment of an IMO Regional Presence Office for the Pacific Islands region.
Lighting up blue for World Maritime Day
The IMO headquarters in the United Kingdom was one of numerous landmarks in more than 30 countries that were lit up blue on 30 September 2021 to celebrate World Maritime Day.
New video highlights need for domestic ferry regulations
Domestic ferry operations play a crucial role in the movement of people and goods in many regions around the world. But about 95% of ferry casualties world-wide occur during domestic operations. In a new short animated video, IMO provides key messages on the importance of safety standards on domestic passenger ferries and the development of model regulations.
IMO World Maritime Day amplifies seafarer voices
Seafarer voices were front and centre on IMO's World Maritime Day, with an all-seafarer panel discussing a number of issues relating to this year's theme of "Seafarers at the core of shipping's future".