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IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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IMO Gender Equality Award to go to maritime entrepreneur Karin Orsel
Celebrated maritime entrepreneur is a long-time advocate for diversity and inclusion in the shipping industry.
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IMO Secretary-General visits Red Sea countries
Visits highlight support for freedom of navigation and concern for seafarers.
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New e-learning course tackles illegal wildlife trade
Joint initiative covers key concepts and measures to help end illegal market worth an estimated $200 billion per year.
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Safety a key concern in transition to net zero shipping
Spain hosts 2024 World Maritime Day Parallel Event with a focus on safety.
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IMO –
the International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. IMO's work supports the UN sustainable development goals.
What's New
A coordinated model for implementing treaties for safe and legal fishing
Key treaties under the FAO, ILO and IMO support safe and legal fishing. A workshop in Mombasa, Kenya focused on coordinated implementation of these treaties, which address fishing vessel safety, labour rights, and measures against IUU fishing.
Unlocking investment opportunities in ship recycling
Ship recycling countries are seeking stronger investments, as demands on the industry are expected to rise significantly in coming years. IMO’s SENSREC project engaged the global banking and investment community to discuss investment opportunties.
IMO Council makes key changes to how it conducts meetings
The IMO Council has modernized its meeting procedures to formally allow virtual participation and public livestreaming of plenary discussions.
Hot Topics
- Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS)
- Annual IOEO Summary Report for 2023
- IMO Financial Statements
- Financial Regulations and Financial Rules
- IMO Code of Ethics
- Code of Conduct for Delegates, Observers and Other Participants at IMO Meetings, Events and Activities to Prevent Harassment including Sexual Harassment
- Women in Maritime Speakers Bureau
- Lessons Learned from Marine Casualties
- IMO Secretariat Policy On Access To Information
- Maritime Safety Investigation Reports
