Tag: IMO

During the latest IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting, held from April 7–11, 2025, several new outputs were approved, including the development of a legally binding instrument on biofouling and the endorsement of guidance on in-water cleaning of ships’ biofouling.

The IMO is currently running a campaign, through April 30, to share proven best practices in ferry safety, ranging from innovative safety measures to technological advancements.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of February 2025.

Bangladesh has officially launched the development of a National Action Plan (NAP) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping.

Cadets from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are invited to apply for the NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025.

The large-scale rollout of the Train-the-Trainer Programme on Alternative Fuels for Sustainable Shipping, led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has begun.

A training session led by IMO was held in Comoros (7-11 April) to strengthen PSC capabilities and support maritime safety in the region.

Women in mid-stage maritime careers are invited to the inaugural “Maritime Women’s Leadership and Empowerment” training course in Malmo, Sweden, from September to October 2025.  

A global task force made up of partner countries and organizations of the GloFouling Partnerships Project is laying the groundwork for a follow-up initiative to address biofouling, which continues to be a major threat to ocean health. 

BIMCO drafted a paper to submit to the BC COP-17, asking for clarity and for obstacles to be removed as the HKC enters into force shortly.