Press briefings - 2021
NextGEN portal to maritime decarbonisation projects launched
IMO-Singapore searchable web portal compiles maritime transport decarbonisation initiatives for collaboration and cooperation.
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Seafarer access to medical care a matter of life and death
Joint Statement by IMO and ILO highlights need for prompt access for medical assistance for vital key worker seafarers
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Women in maritime get new association in West and Central Africa
Diversity and maritime security were in focus at the inaugural event for the Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA).
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Cutting GHG emissions from shipping - 10 years of mandatory rules
2021 marks a decade of action since IMO adopted the first set of mandatory energy efficiency measures for ships.
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World Maritime theme 2022: New technologies for greener shipping
'New technologies for greener shipping' has been chosen as the World Maritime theme for 2022, reflecting the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future, while leaving no one behind.
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International Maritime Prize to go to Mr. Paul Sadler (UK)
Prize for 2020 is to be awarded to Mr. Paul Sadler, former representative of Government of the United Kingdom to IMO and of IACS.
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Vietnamese rescuer to receive IMO Bravery Award
Mr. Tran Van Khoi, Search and Rescue Officer from Viet Nam, will receive the award for rescuing four survivors from a sunken vessel.
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Day of the Seafarer 2021 explores fair future
IMO envisages what a 'fair future for seafarers' will look like on Day of the Seafarer 2021
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