Archive 2024
Comoros to boost maritime security through multi-agency collaboration
Key government agencies involved in ensuring Comoros’ maritime security are taking steps to improve collaboration and streamline decision-making, with IMO support.
Supporting cleaner seas and better air quality in Morocco
A national workshop in Rabat, Morocco has helped lay the groundwork for the country to accede to and implement MARPOL Annex VI, including regulations aimed at cutting air pollution from ships in the Mediterranean.
Training in Mauritius to enhance port security planning
Maritime and port authorities in Mauritius have boosted their capacity to draw up and implement effective port facility security plans, following an IMO workshop held in Port Louis (9-13 December).
Nauru paves way to joining key maritime conventions
Nauru has concluded national consultations on its potential accession to two international conventions promoting safe and effective global shipping.
Chilean maritime institutions strengthen STCW compliance
Maritime authorities and training institutions in Chile have enhanced their understanding of the requirements needed to meet global maritime training standards set by IMO.
Brazilian, Jamaican ports draw up port waste management plans to tackle plastic litter
Brazil’s Port of Maceió and Jamaica’s Kingston Wharves Port have developed blueprints for new port waste management plans, aimed at protecting the marine environment from ship pollution.
Strengthening port facility security in Somalia
Border control, law enforcement and maritime authorities in Puntland, Somalia have completed key training to strengthen their capacity in port facility security assessment.
Kenya advances efforts to curb dumping of wastes at sea
Kenya is making strides in marine environmental protection with a focused effort towards implementing the London Protocol (LP), a global framework aimed at preventing pollution from the dumping of wastes at sea.
Workshop to strengthen Timor-Leste's role as a Flag State
A national workshop on Flag State Implementation (FSI) was held in Tibar, Timor-Leste, to help the country meet its international obligations under IMO conventions and strengthen its maritime governance.