Press briefings - 2019
IMO Secretary-General opens 31st Assembly with a call for concrete action
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Kitack Lim, has opened the Organization's 31st Assembly session, calling for concrete action to address climate change and other challenges.
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Preparations intensify as 1 January 2020 global cut in sulphur in ship’s fuel oil looms
IMO-hosted roundtable meeting reviews readiness for the “IMO 2020” requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions - which enter into effect in just over one month’s time.
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IMO pushes forward with work to meet ship emission reduction targets
IMO Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships pushes forward with work to help achieve the ambitious targets set out in the initial IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships.
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IMO fishing vessel treaty gets major boost at historic IMO-led Ministerial Conference
Global regime to create much-needed safety standards for fishing vessels moves a significant step closer.
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Sulphur 2020: stakeholders prepare for a sea change from 1 January 2020
Member States and industry stakeholders outline their readiness - and highlight challenges - for sulphur 2020 implementation.
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EU/IMO global project drives energy efficiency in the maritime sector
The GMN global network of maritime technology cooperation centres has completed numerous pilot projects over the past three years, helping to drive forward the changes which are required to reduce GHG emissions from shipping.
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Addressing barriers to transboundary carbon capture and storage
Resolution will allow provisional application of an amendment to allow sub-seabed geological formations for CO2 sequestration projects to be shared across national boundaries.
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Addressing invasive species in ships’ ballast water - treaty amendments enter into force
Amendments to Ballast Water Management Convention entered into force on 13 October 2019.
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