IMO’s Legal Committee met in person for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 22 to 26 April 2024. The Committee deals with all legal matters within the…
IMO-University of Plymouth symposium on Maritime cyber security and resilience The International Maritime Organization (imo) and the University of Plymouth’s Cyber-SHIP Lab are jointly organizing a Symposium on “Maritime cyber security…
21 June 2023. London, United Kingdom – Celebrating the incredible feats and dedication to diversity and inclusivity in the maritime sector, WISTA UK held their second Annual IMO Summer Reception in…
IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime survey highlights current gender diversity across the sector and sets a benchmark for progress Gender diversity in maritime is extremely fragmented by sector, according to data…
LISW 2021 | The future of shipping SHIPPING LEADERS SET TO REUNITE IN PERSON AT IMO FOR LISW21 HEADLINE CONFERENCE Shipping industry movers and shakers are set to reunite in…
IMO and Arctic States Slammed for Endorsing Continued Arctic Pollution NGOs protest outrageous approval of Arctic Heavy Fuel Oil “ban” which will drive continued pollution of the Arctic throughout…
Shipping industry’s CO2 footprint projected to grow despite efficiency gains An ageing fleet of ships and historically low levels of newbuild activity present significant challenges to the International Maritime Organization’s…
IMO Environment Committee approves amendments to cut ship emissions Draft amendments to the MARPOL convention would require ships to combine a technical and an operational approach to reduce their carbon intensity. Draft…
NGOs Urge IMO To Rethink Weak HFO Ban, Demand Stronger Arctic Protection Infographic: The IMO Draft Arctic Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Regulation: A Ban In Name Only? Register now: MEPC…
Maritime Safety Committee takes practical steps to support shipping and seafarers during pandemic The Maritime Safety Committee, 102nd session (MSC 102), 4-11 November 2020 (virtual session) approved a circular containing protocols…
IMO Secretary-General Emeritus Mr. William A. O’Neil, remembered Mr. William A. O’Neil, Secretary-General Emeritus of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has died in the United Kingdom, aged 93. IMO Secretary-General Kitack…
IMO and Republic of Korea partner to address ships’ GHG emissions Four-year partnership will support GHG reduction training in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The…
IMO webinars put fishing vessel safety high on agenda A series of regional webinars will promote the importance of ratifying the Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety. One year…
IMO working group agrees further measures to cut ship emissions Proposed amendments to the MARPOL convention would require ships to combine a technical and an operational approach to reduce their carbon intensity. Draft new…
Lloyd’s Register response to GMF comments on regional regulation in shipping. Lloyd’s Register (LR) is aware that there have been calls for greater regional regulation of the global shipping industry…
Key protocols to support safe crew change updated IMO has issued updated protocols to ensure safe crew change during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://bit.ly/30EnSiO The Framework of Protocols was first issued…
Argentina – MARPOL ANNEX VI – Latest Developments on Domestic Implementation Argentina – Marpol Annex VI Suspension of Validity of Argentine Regulation Banning Discharge of Wash Waters from Open Loop Scrubbers…
Wärtsilä participates in Norwegian project aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions Wärtsilä Corporation, 2 Oct 2020 at 3:15 PM E. Europe Standard Time Shipping is faced with the need to meet…
New guidance to facilitate repatriation flights for seafarers Passenger and repatriation flights are essential to allow stranded seafarers to go home, and for their relief crews to be able to join ships. New guidance issued by…
Shell sets course for net-zero emissions shipping Sep 29, 2020 – Today, in a new report, Decarbonising Shipping: Setting Shell’s Course, Shell highlights the important role that hydrogen and fuel…
400,000 seafarers stuck at sea as crew change crisis deepens Some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on ships, continuing to work but unable to be relieved,…
UN Secretary-General renews call on governments to act on crew change crisis to avoid global supply chain disruption as major businesses cite forced labour Major global businesses join maritime…
Nautilus Federation unions call for end to crew change crisis on World Maritime Day 23 September 2020 The Nautilus Federation, an influential group of 22 maritime and inland waterways unions,…
“NextGEN” shipping decarbonization concept mooted for green and efficient navigation A new concept for a collaborative global ecosystem of maritime transport decarbonization initiatives has been introduced by the International Maritime…
EU’s 2030 climate target: ECSA publishes study on implications of EU ETS for shipping With the European Commission announcing an increased climate target for 2030 and aiming to extend the…