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108th Session / 15 - 24 May
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IMO agrees possible outline for maritime “net-zero framework”
IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping.
Continue ReadingIMO to open regional office in Fiji to serve the Pacific
IMO will open its seventh Regional Presence Office, in Suva, Fiji, to serve countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region.
Continue ReadingStatement on the attack on the True Confidence bulk carrier
IMO Secretary-General conveys condolences and renews call for collective action to protect seafarers.
Continue ReadingPreventing and combatting violence and harassment in the maritime sector
IMO and ILO take action for preventing and combatting violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault
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IMO biofouling project to address biodiversity threat extended
IMO’s TEST Biofouling project has received the greenlight to continue its work to tackle the transfer of invasive species via ships’ hulls for another year. A no-cost extension signed between IMO and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) will extend the TEST Biofouling project until 31 December 2026.
Legal Committee finalizes new guidelines on seafarer criminalization
IMO’s Legal Committee has finalized a new set of guidelines to ensure seafarers are protected against unfair treatment if detained in foreign jurisdictions on suspicion of committing a crime. The fair treatment of seafarers was high on the agenda of the Legal Committee’s 111st session, which took place from 22 to 26 April at IMO headquarters in London.
Port State Control Officers boost their maritime security skills
Where do you start if asked to inspect a ship? Does the ship conform with IMO treaties? Should the ship be detained? Those are the types of questions that port state control officers must answer to ensure adequate security and safety standards are met. Participants from Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen are meeting in Mombasa, Kenya (22-26 April) to receive training on these issues.
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