Organisations
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IMO : Newest group championing women in maritime meets in Senegal
The newest group set up with the support of IMO to champion the place of women in the maritime sector has held its first conference since being inaugurated in Dakar, Senegal. Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA) is part of IMO’s Women in Maritime programme, WIMA. WIMOWCA…
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IMO Secretary-General receives new President of the Comité Maritime International
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has received Dr. Ann Fenech, new President of the Comité Maritime International (CMI) at IMO Headquarters (6 December). Mr. Lim and Dr. Fenech, the first female President in the CMI’s 125 year history, discussed continued and future collaboration, including on issues such as Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)…
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ZESTAs Granted IMO Consultative Status
Association to provide expert knowledge on zero emissions ZESTAs (Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association) has been granted International Maritime Organization Consultative Status by IMO Council. Subject to final approval by the IMO Assembly next year, ZESTA is invited to send observers to attend IMO meetings of interest to the organization…
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WMU : Grant from Danish Shipping Provides 9.82 Million DKK for Fellowships
The World Maritime University (WMU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a new grant that provides fellowship funding from Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S // D/S Orient’s Fond. The 9.82 million DKK grant will provide seven full fellowships per year for the intakes of 2023, 2024 and 2025 to the MSc…
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President Doumbia-Henry Selected Once Again for Lloyd’s List Top 100 Most Influential People in Shipping
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) has been selected for the second year in a row for the Lloyd’s List Top 100 annual ranking of the most influential people in shipping that states, “The inspirational university president is looking to leave a lasting mark on the…
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The Seafarers’ Trust : Wellbeing of seafarers worldwide
The ITF Seafarers’ Trust, a UK charity established in 1981, funds programmes that advance the wellbeing of maritime workers, seafarers and their families. They are funded by the Trust’s own capital funds, and by the investment income of the Welfare Fund at the International Transport Workers Federation, a global federation…
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IMO : Free to access e-learning course: “Energy Saving at Sea” launched
A new e-learning course aimed at equipping seafarers with knowledge around reducing energy use onboard a ship has been launched. The free-to-access, self-paced “Energy Saving at Sea” online course comprises two separate modules, one tailored to crew working in the engine department and the other tailored to crew working in the…
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IMO : Boosting Maritime Security in Thailand
Maritime transport is a vital part of Thailand’s vision for sustainable economic growth. IMO, in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Department for Transport, conducted a maritime security needs assessment workshop in Bangkok (28 November to 2 December), organized jointly with the Marine Department of Thailand. The event was held with a view…
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Singapore and the Netherlands accept IMO Convention amendments
Singapore and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have become the latest countries to accept amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which will expand the size of the Council, extend the term of its Members, and recognize three additional language texts as authentic versions of the Convention.…
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IMO supports Central America and Dominican Republic on thematic priorities
A regional workshop has been held in Guatemala to share with leaders of the Central America and Dominican Republic maritime administrations (ROCRAM-CA) the latest developments in the thematic priorities being established as part of the organization’s pilot programme. The week-long meeting (14-18 November), hosted by the Maritime Authority of Guatemala in…
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