Press briefings - 2020
IMO postpones further meetings due to COVID-19 but begins rescheduling plans
The next regular session of the IMO Council has been postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but work has begun to prepare for a revised meeting programme.
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“You are not alone” - IMO Secretary-General issues personal message
You are not forgotten,” says IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim in a personal message to seafarers everywhere, assuring them that IMO understands the unique problems they face during the coronavirus pandemic and is working tirelessly to find solutions.
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Customs and ports urged to maintain flow of critical goods during pandemic
Heads of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) urge coordinated and proactive approach to maintaining the integrity of the global supply chain.
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IMO and port State inspection authorities set pragmatic approach to support global supply chain
Port State control regimes which carry out inspections onboard ships met with IMO and highlighted their commitment to safe shipping during COVID-19 pandemic.
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IMO postpones further meetings due to COVID-19 (updated)
IMO has decided to postpone a number of meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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IMO urges keyworker exemptions for crew changes and repatriations
IMO echoes shipping industry calls for governments to keep shipping and supply chains open and grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tackling COVID-19 – a voyage together
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim stresses vital need to maintain commerce by sea and protect seafarers' welfare in face of coronavirus shut down.
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The power of visibility – IMO launches photo search for women in maritime
IMO's gender programme is launching a photo search to build a bank of images of women in maritime.
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