Archive 2024
Putting IMO instruments into practice in the Pacific
Public officials from 11 Pacific Islands countries have improved their capacity to implement some of IMO’s most crucial conventions, following a regional workshop in Nadi, Fiji.
Supporting ballast water management in East Asia
IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention) was in the spotlight at a regional workshop in Singapore, (12-14 November).
Vanuatu makes headway on national maritime policy
The Government of Vanuatu is forging ahead with the development of the One-Vanuatu Maritime Policy (OVMP), with the support of IMO and the Pacific Community.
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Supporting casualty investigation and reporting in the Caribbean
Casualty investigation is crucial in order to learn from maritime incidents. A regional workshop held in Suriname focused on enhancing the rate of investigation and reporting into marine casualties and incidents.
Annual practical training and study visits for SIDS and LDCs
Maritime professionals from small island development states (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) have completed intensive sustainable maritime transport training in Busan, Republic of Korea (4-8 November).
Port security training completed in Madagascar
Security personnel working at Madagascar’s major ports have received vital training on how to identify potential security threats and take action to prevent risks to port facilities.
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Supporting shipping’s digitalization in Tuvalu
A national seminar in Funafuti, Tuvalu (11-13 November) is focusing on how to support smooth, efficient shipping in the country, through maritime digitalization and accession to the FAL Convention.
Supporting Colombia on waste dumping treaty – the London Protocol
The benefits of ratifying and implementing the London Protocol (LP) for protecting the marine environment from pollution were on the agenda for Colombian officials during a national seminar in Bogota, Colombia (6-7 November).
Advancing training for seafarers on LNG-fuelled ships
Seafarer trainers from Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam have been put through their paces for LNG-fuelled ships with advanced simulator and practical training at a workshop in cities of Ashiya and Yokosuka, Japan (30 October to 6 November).