Tag: IMO

The "Third meeting of the Joint ILO–IMO Tripartite Working Group to Identify and Address Seafarers’ Issues and the Human Element" took place 26-28 November in Geneva, where the aim was discussing and adopting ‘Guidelines on the fair treatment of seafarers detained on suspicion of committing crimes’.  

Following calls from BIMCO, Bangladesh, India, Norway, Pakistan and the ICS the IMO has issued guidance regarding the implementation of the Hong Kong and Basel Conventions.

Signatory States of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) are working to develop a framework for regional coordination to tackle shared maritime threats. 

Karin Orsel, co-founder and CEO, MF Shipping Group has been selected to receive the 2025 IMO Gender Equality Award.  

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and collaborators on kicked off Hong Kong Global Trade Summit 18 November.

The Government of Vanuatu develops the One-Vanuatu Maritime Policy (OVMP) with the support of IMO and the Pacific Community. 

Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez will lead IMO’s delegation to the annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. 

The 46th Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Convention and the 19th Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Protocol (LC 46/LP 19) met at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters from 28 October - 1 November 2024.  

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of September 2024.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has completed a series of visits to countries in the Red Sea area.