Archive 2024
Training in Romania prepares countries for mandatory audits
IMO is assisting Member States as some prepare to undergo audits this year under IMO’s Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS). IMSAS requires all Member States to undergo a mandatory audit within the seven-year audit cycle.
Inert explosives and firearms training equipment boosts cruise ship security in the Caribbean
Maritime authorities in Antigua and Barbuda are using specialised security test piece equipment as part of an innovative IMO training programme to ensure passenger and baggage security on ships.
IMO on track to adopt mid-term measures to cut emissions from ships
IMO is advancing discussions on legally-binding ‘mid-term’ measures to help the maritime industry achieve net zero shipping, as set out in the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. The measures are scheduled for adoption in late 2025.
Seafarers’ “key worker” critical role in supply chains highlighted at WHO meeting
IMO has participated in the Ninth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) for a World Health Organization (WHO) instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (18-28 March), which is being held in hybrid format at the WHO headquarters, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Malagasy officials bolster skills to fulfil Flag State obligations
Government officials in Madagascar have gained the essential skills and knowledge required to fulfil the duties and obligations of a Flag State. A team of experts from IMO delivered a national training workshop on Flag State Implementation from 4 to 8 March in the capital Antananarivo.
Strengthening oil spill response in Belize
Oil spill preparedness training is underway at a national workshop in Belmopan, Belize (12-15 March), to help build capacity within the Belize government to deal with any potential oil spill incidents.
Port security audit training for Tunisia
Senior officials from Tunisia have completed training in conducting port facility security audits. The IMO National Training Course for Port Facility Security Auditors, held in Tunis (4-8 March) covered relevant provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter XI-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).
Maritime industry urged to do more for gender equality
To mark International Women's Day, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez is calling on the maritime sector to take greater steps to support gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Bahrain signs Jeddah Amendment to combat illicit maritime activity
The Kingdom of Bahrain has signed the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC-JA), a regional initiative to combat piracy, armed robbery against ships and other illicit maritime activities in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.