Tag: IMO

States around the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden have reiterated their commitment to working together to address common maritime security threats in the region. 

Captain Ian Finley, Permanent Representative of the Cook Islands, has been presented with the prestigious IMO International Maritime Prize for 2023.

The third meeting of the Joint ILO IMO Tripartite Working Group to identify and address seafarers’ issues and the human element, which met in Geneva, Switzerland (26–28 November 2024) adopted Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes.

The 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea has been presented to two sets of nominees at annual IMO Awards ceremony.

IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, opened the 109th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109) on 2 December addressing urgent maritime safety concerns and strategic goals for the 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.