Archive 2023
IMO updates on work to cut GHG from shipping at COP 28
IMO has presented its latest work on reducing GHG emission from ships, including the adoption of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy, at the United Nations Climate Change conference (OP 28), meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 November – 12 December).
Pakistan becomes Party to Hong Kong ship recycling Convention
Pakistan has become a Party to the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (Hong Kong Convention).
Building mechanisms to enhance security in the Red Sea Area
As part of the "Regional Programme for Maritime Security in the Red Sea Area" (Red Sea Project), IMO took part in a regional maritime law enforcement forum in Addis Ababa (27-28 November) organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The event was designed to enhance awareness of the regional maritime domain and to promote dialogue in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Boost to enhance maritime security in West and Central Africa
IMO has signed a €2 million agreement with Germany to boost implementation of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct (YCC), under which countries in West and Central Africa have committed to tackle piracy, armed robbery against ships, and illicit maritime activity in the region.
Strengthening Mauritania's spill response planning
Preparation for a possible marine oil spill incident is crucial. Mauritania is being supported to develop its National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) - the foundation of an effective and sustainable oil spill preparedness and response framework. A national workshop has been held in Nouakchott, Mauritania (20-24 November) to support effective implementation of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC).
Strengthening cooperation for port State control
Collaboration and dialogue to harmonize and standardize port State control procedures and activities worldwide were the focus of the latest IMO port State control workshop. The Eighth IMO Workshop for PSC MoU/Agreement Secretaries, Database Managers and Chairpersons (14-16 November) was held at IMO Headquarters.
Supporting Samoa to digitalize its port call operations
Participants at a National Seminar on Facilitation of Maritime Traffic (27-29 November) in Apia, Samoa are learning about the benefits of using the Maritime Single Window and Electronic Data Interchange in facilitating ships’ clearance in Samoa’s ports. From 1 January 2024, amendments to the Facilitation Convention (FAL Convention) enter into force which make the implementation of Maritime Single Windows (MSWs) by ports mandatory.
Ensuring efficient port procedures in the Cook Islands
IMO is supporting the Cook Islands to accede to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL), a key treaty aimed at achieving the most efficient maritime transport as possible, through the smooth transit in ports of ships, cargo and passengers. A National Seminar on Facilitation of Maritime Traffic in Rarotonga, Cook Islands (21-23 November) provided advice on the latest amendments to the Annex to the FAL Convention which were adopted in 2022 and which will enter into force on 1 January 2024.
IMO Assembly opens
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has opened the 33rd session of the IMO Assembly (A 33), which is meeting at IMO Headquarters in London from 27 November – 6 December 2023. For the first time, the Assembly decided to livestream the plenary proceedings* to the public. The live stream can be followed here on the IMOHQ YouTube channel.