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IMO Secretary-General visits Red Sea countries
Visits highlight support for freedom of navigation and concern for seafarers.
Continue ReadingNew e-learning course tackles illegal wildlife trade
Joint initiative covers key concepts and measures to help end illegal market worth an estimated $200 billion per year.
Continue ReadingSafety a key concern in transition to net zero shipping
Spain hosts 2024 World Maritime Day Parallel Event with a focus on safety.
Continue ReadingIMO makes progress on net-zero framework for shipping
IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee advances talks on proposed regulations for cutting GHG emissions from ships.
Continue ReadingPutting 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.
Forum highlights new solutions to tackle invasive species
The 3rd GloFouling Partnerships R&D Forum and Exhibition held in Busan, Republic of Korea (4-8 November) has shone a spotlight on the harmful impacts of invasive aquatic species – along with innovative ways to halt their spread.
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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