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IMO Council steps up action on transparency and access to information
The IMO Council has decided to live-stream its plenary meetings and make its documents accessible to the public, in a bid to boost transparency in the Organization.
Continue ReadingWorld Maritime Day theme 2025: Our Ocean - Our Obligation - Our Opportunity
Protecting the ocean is central to 2025 world maritime theme.
Continue ReadingCaptain Ian Finley to receive IMO International Maritime Prize
Captain Ian Finley selected as the recipient of the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2023.
Continue ReadingBravery Awards for tanker and tugboat crews
Two nominations to receive IMO 2024 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.
Continue ReadingNational workshop in Guyana strengthens oil spill readiness
A national workshop (27-30 August), organized by IMO and RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe, brought together top officials from across Guyana to strengthen the country's defences against oil spills.
Statement by IMO Secretary-General on the MV Sounion
Following the recent attack on the MV Sounion in the Red Sea IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez said: “I am extremely concerned about the situation regarding the tanker MV Sounion which was targeted while transiting the Southern Red Sea..."
Enhancing Lebanon's readiness for oil spills
Lebanon’s ability to tackle oil spills received a significant boost last week, through a virtual IMO training event (13-15 August) focused on the critical importance of rapid response to oil pollution incidents.
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