Archive 2024
African countries set plans to improve how they deal with oil spills
Twenty African countries have outlined priority areas for action to strengthen oil spill preparedness and response in the Western, Central and Southern African region.
African nations set top priorities for a sustainable maritime future
African maritime administrations have agreed on a set of concrete actions to take which will help shape the region’s maritime future, in line with global trends in technology, innovation and sustainability.
Strengthening casualty investigation and reporting in Madagascar
Malagasy officials have completed comprehensive training on marine casualty investigations – a crucial element in ensuring maritime safety and cleaner seas.
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Training on assessment, examination and certification of seafarers in MENA region
Maritime educators and trainers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have gained essential skills and knowledge in seafarers' assessment, examination and certification following an IMO familiarization training course in Bahrain.
Enhancing port digitalization to boost African trade
IMO has joined States of the African Alliance for Electronic Commerce (AACE)* to support work on ‘The Role of Single Windows and Digitalization in Boosting African Trade’ at a workshop in Casablanca, Morocco (4 December).
Namibia accedes to Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety
Namibia has deposited its instrument of accession to the 2012 Cape Town Agreement, demonstrating its support for the safety of fishing vessels and their crews.
Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden States push coordinated action on maritime security
States around the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden have reiterated their commitment to working together to address common maritime security threats in the region, by implementing the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment.
Supporting cleaner seas and better air quality in Egypt
A national workshop held in Alexandria, Egypt has helped lay the groundwork for Egypt to accede to and implement MARPOL Annex VI, including regulations aimed at cutting air pollution from ships in the Mediterranean.
Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes adopted
The rights of seafarers involved in investigations or detention have been the subject of discussions at the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for many decades.