Tag: IMO

IMO and Human Rights at Sea discussed the ongoing issue and rising cases of abandoned seafarers globally.

BIMCO co-sponsored a paper asking the IMO to improve the ballast water record book. The aim is to improve the existing IMO guidance on the topic.

As shipping is currently exploring new fuel alternatives in line with the Initial GHG Strategy, IMO has facilitated virtual informal discussion sessions, on 14-15 April, on lifecycle GHG/carbon intensity for potential future fuels for shipping. 

Developing countries are about to explore maritime alternative fuel opportunities through a new workshop package, launched under the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project.

IMO creates a new module on the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) for crew change and repatriation of seafarers.

The IMO Council has approved draft amendments to the IMO Convention, adding three additional language texts as authentic versions of the IMO Convention.

The United Arab Emirates has acceded the International Convention On Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001.

The ceremony of IMO awards 2019 took place virtually for the first time, recognizing the contributions of a long-standing maritime industry chief and presenting its highest bravery accolade to two maritime pilots from Brazil and an off-duty seafarer from the Philippines.

30 countries from across the oceans joined forces to tackle marine plastic litter under the GloLitter Partnerships Project.

The heads of five UN organizations recently issued a joint call for seafarers and aircrew to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination.