Archive 2023
Capacity building to manage the risks of biofouling
A series of training courses has taken place in several regions, designed to build capacity by increasing awareness of marine biofouling and the damage it can cause as a vector for the transfer of invasive aquatic species from one marine ecosystem to another. The “Introduction to Marine Biofouling: Impacts and Management of Risks” course provided a detailed introduction to biofouling, along with management solutions and technologies available to tackle it.
Saving lives in Africa through information sharing on search and rescue
Latest developments on search and rescue (SAR) procedures, techniques and equipment are being discussed at a workshop for representatives from five regional maritime rescue coordination centres (MRCCs) in Africa. The event in Cape Town (13-17 November) is a chance for the countries taking part - Kenya, Liberia, Morrocco, Nigeria and South Africa – to hear about recent changes brought about by modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and about new mobile satellite services.
Transboundary oil spills – strengthening cooperation in Africa
Oil spills at sea do not respect boundaries. How to cooperate and tackle a potential spill with dispersants in a transboundary setting was the focus of an in-person subregional workshop held in Johannesburg, South Africa (31 October-2 November).
Supporting regional mechanisms for dealing with oil spills in ASEAN Member States
IMO's commitment to supporting regional mechanisms to effectively deal with oil spills in ASEAN Member States was strengthened through delivery of an in-person regional workshop on operationalization of the ASEAN Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan (ROSCP), held in Klang, Malaysia (30 October-3 November).
Training for maritime security legislation in Kenya
National legislation enables provisions of IMO treaty instruments to be implemented in each country. IMO is assisting countries with this process. The latest workshop was held in Kenya (31 October -1 November).
Supporting ballast water management in Bahamas
The importance of the effective implementation and enforcement of the BWM Convention was the focus of a national workshop in Nassau, the Bahamas (31 October-2 November).
Strategic approach to implementing Djibouti Code of Conduct on maritime security
States around the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden have agreed to develop a common regional maritime security strategy. The aim is to achieve increased prosperity through the adoption of a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary approach to maritime security, governance and law enforcement.
The Signatory States to the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC) and its Jeddah Amendment concerning the security of the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden were meeting at the Sixth High-level Regional Meeting on the implementation of the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct in Cape Town, South Africa (24-26 October).
Towards a national oil spill contingency plan for Cambodia
Work to further develop Cambodia's national oil spill contingency plan has been underway at a workshop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (24-26 October). Some 50 delegates from across key government entities, ports, and the oil and gas and shipping industry took part in the workshop, the latest in a series of IMO-assisted events on oil spill contingency planning in South-East Asia.
World Maritime University graduates join global network ready to implement UN SDGs as the maritime leaders of tomorrow
The latest batch of future maritime leaders have graduated from the World Maritime University (WMU). The 2023 graduation (28 October) saw 283 graduates from 71 countries receive their Masters and Doctorate awards, including a record-breaking 99 female graduates and ten PhD graduates.