Press briefings - 2019
SOLAS amendments entering into force 1 January 2020
A set of important amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and various codes enter into force on 1 January 2020.
Read moreIMO 2020 - cleaner shipping for cleaner air
Global limit on sulphur in ships' fuel oil reduced from 01 January 2020.
Read moreGlobal project launched to tackle plastic litter from ships and fisheries
IMO-FAO GloLitter Partnerships Project, with initial funding for the project is from the Government of Norway, aims to help shipping and fisheries move to a low-plastics future.
Read moreUN maritime agency commits to further action on gender equality
The IMO Assembly adopted a resolution on "Preserving the Legacy of the World Maritime Theme for 2019 and achieving a Barrier-Free Working Environment for Women in the Maritime Sector".
Read moreIMO Assembly elects new 40-Member Council
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization has elected the Members of its Council for the 2020-2021 biennium.
Read moreIndia accession brings ship recycling convention a step closer to entry into force
India, one of the world's five major ship recycling countries, accedes to IMO Hong Kong Convention, the treaty that will set global standards for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling.
Read moreInternational Maritime Prize for 2018 presented to Mr. Joseph J. Angelo (United States)
International Maritime Prize for 2018 presented to Mr. Joseph J. Angelo, former USCG and INTERTANKO senior executive who participated in IMO meetings for many years.
Read moreAmerican rescuer who saved four recognized with IMO bravery accolade
Petty Officer Michael Kelly, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard, received the 2019 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during this year’s IMO Awards ceremony.
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